Rita Mae Diekhuis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Mae Diekhuis of Mason City, Iowa, born in Rockwell, Iowa, who passed away on June 17, 2021 at the age of 95. 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 Mae Diekhuis to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle Moorehead and Rose Moorehead (Kielty); her husband Robert of Washington; her son-in-law Larry Benson; her grandson Brent Benson; and her siblings, Bill Moorehead, Shirley Casebolt and Gen Willsher.
She is survived by: her children, Don (Lea) of Rockford, Pat Snavely (Mark) of Peculiar, Margaret Schlader (Mike) of Rockford, Ed (Pam) of Ankeny, David (Jane) of Elkhart, Mary Jo Howard of Stockton and Mark (Kristi) of Nora Springs; and her sisters, Helen Huff and Beth McIlrath. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
