Rita Kay Antes Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita Kay Antes of Ionia, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 24, 2024 at the age of 80. Rita Kay touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Johnson and Evelyn Johnson (Chapman); her sons, Gale Antes and Eugene Antes; and her siblings, Joyce Johnson, Patricia Heilman, Rhoda Perkins, May Johnson, Eugene Chapman, William Chapman and Richard Johnson.
She is survived by: her children, MaryLou Pitchford (Erik) of Ionia, Jack Antes of Texas and KathyJo Martin (Rob) of Texas; her grandchildren, Maria Pitchford (Rob Montgomery), Erika Pitchford, Chelsea Lestourgeon, Carl Lestourgeon, Conrad Louks, Jack Antes, Ashli Antes, Kaci Antes and Connor Antes; and her great grandchildren, Braxton, Briley, Ivy and Gravity.
