Rita Flora Ralston Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita Flora Ralston of Burlington, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 1, 2024 at the age of 101. Rita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Flora Ralston to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Frank and Eunice Mildred Davison (Murphy); her husband Donald E. Ralston, Jr.; her children, Timothy Ralston and Antonette "Tonie" Stuessel; her brother Richard Davison; her son-in-law Clayton "Tate" Klemish; and her grandchildren, Adona Ralston and John Klemish.
She is survived by: her children, Angela Klemish of Phoenix, AZ, Martha Upton (Manke) of Burlington, Nanette Verrips of Burlington and Michael Ralston of Burlington; her siblings, Robert Davison (Shirley) of Longmont, CO. and Ruth Whalen (Bartels) of Iowa City, IA.; her sister-in-law Joni Davison of Dubuque; her son-in-law Edward Stuessel of Marion, IA.; and her grandchildren, Steven, Kimberly "Susie", Samantha, Alex, Danielle, Nicole, Marie, Phillip, Hannibal "Axton", Jessica and Megan. She is also survived by Twenty-eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial has been established.
