Rita M Gaffke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita M Gaffke of Elgin, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on July 10, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita M Gaffke to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rita leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank V. Kersten and Stella Kersten; her husband James Gaffke; and her sister Maryann Kersten Jones. She is survived by: her son David T.; and her grandchildren, David, Jordan, Kaitlin Hubler, Rachelle and Christina Pacchini. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, and friends.
Before retirement, for many years, Rita made significant contributions to the Real Estate industry, working as a Realtor in several area agencies.
