Rita Mae Morris Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Rita Mae Morris (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Columbus, Ohio, whose life came to an end on July 9, 2024 at the age of 98, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Mae Morris to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Schwartz and Winifred Schwartz (Mara); her husband Joe; and her sister Margaret Ann Schwartz. She is survived by: her children, Timothy Morris (Susan) of South Haven, MI, Geraldine Boren (Daniel) of Beecher and Kathleen Gorecki (Zefin Jr.) of Bourbonnais; her grandchildren, Zefin III Gorecki (Kristyn) of Bourbonnais, Melissa Duke (John) of Okemos, MI, Ryan Gorecki (Amy) of Bourbonnais, Erin Baittinger (Andrew) of Petoskey, MI, Maggie Kuckie (Jim) of Bourbonnais and Dominic Morris (Jai) of Aveiro, Portugal.; her great grandchildren, Joseph Baittinger, Brynlee Gorecki, Evelyn Duke, Danny Baittinger, Zefin Gorecki IV, Blakelyn Gorecki, Wyatt Baittinger and Livia Morris; and her niece Nikki Morris of Villa Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for masses or donations to St. Rose of Lima Chapel, Kankakee, or St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Kankakee.
