It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita J. Hartigan (Avoca, Iowa), who passed away on January 19, 2020, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita J. Hartigan to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Paul Schaer and Josephine Schaer (Gushard). She is survived by : her daughters, Jennifer Jackson (Michael) of Nickerson, Neb and JoAnn Fuhlrodt of Fremont, Neb; her grandchildren, Holliann, Matthew, Evan, Taylor Jackson, Felisha Hartigan, Heaven, Star and Mylei Fuhlrodt; her great grandchildren, Lillyann Muller, Marleigh, Raya Croy, Jackson Hazelrig, Maximus Brown and Leilani Hazelrig; and her siblings, Paul Schaer (Cyndi) of Omaha, Neb, Janet Carlson of Avoca, Iowa, Carol Ann Condon (Patrick) of Lincoln, Neb and Mark Rosenthal (Angie) of Omaha, Neb. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pauley Jones Funeral Home