Rita McCauley
July 22, 1925 - August 28, 2016
Obituary
Rita A. McCauley, age 91 of rural Shullsburg, WI passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her home. She was born July 22, 1925 in Guttenberg, IA the daughter of Albert and Rosalie (Miller) Felder. Rita graduated from St. Mary's High School in Guttenberg and later went on to receive her degree from Mt. Mercy school of Nursing in Cedar Rapids, IA in 1946. She was united in marriage to Joseph "LeRoy" McCauley on April 22, 1948 in Guttenberg. Rita grew up in the Guttenberg and Wadena, IA area. In 1946 she moved to Shullsburg, WI where she worked as a nurse at the hospital in Shullsburg. After her marriage to Joseph in 1948 she made the decision to stay home and raise her two sons. Rita is survived by her two sons: Steven (Bernie) McCauley of Lancaster, WI and Richard McCauley of rural Shullsburg; one granddaughter: Kathleen (Aaron) Troxel; two great-granddaughters: Alayna and Sadie Troxel; and one sister: Theresa (Herb) Troester of Vernal, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Joseph on November 26, 2014, two brothers: Raymond and Lawrence Felder; two sisters: Martha (Stub) Whittenbaugh and Florence Felder.Rita was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Shullsburg and its Council of Catholic Women. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially the family's 4th of July picnic that she always hosted at her home. She enjoyed traveling and entertaining guests from near and far. Rita will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church (344 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg) with Rev. Sudhakar Devarapu officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. where a rosary will be prayed at 4:00 P.M. and on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at St. Matthew's Church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Rita's name.
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Mary Gensler
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Sending my sympathy and a hug to Rick, Steve, Bernie and Kathy. Rita brought a smile to everyone with her. Her positive energy and kindness always made you feel welcomed. I'll never forget the super 4th of July parties at the farm! I've never enjoyed bingo more before or since!
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CAROLYN ALLENDORF
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OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO RICK STEVE BERNIE AND KATHY RITA ALWAYS MADE US FUDGE AND SUGAR COOKIES FOR CHRISTMAS WHAT A WONDERFUL TREAT ALL OF US KIDS LOVED THEM SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY.
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My dear family. Sorry about your loss. When the enemy death strikes, the sting of death can be very painful, and can leave us with emotions that are hard to understand. Know that when you pour out your heart to God (Psalms 83:18) in prayer, He will give you His Peace that surpasses all understanding to guard your thinking and your heart. May the family stay together during this difficult times.
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Tameka B
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May you find comfort in knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted -Psalms 34:18
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Wilbur/Margaret Holland Families
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The Wilbur/Margaret Holland families would like to express our sympathies to you at this time of sadness. Rita was a wonderful, kind, and compassionate person. She possessed a great sense of humor that we all enjoyed. May you each find comfort in being together at this time and sharing the special family bond/memories you all have in common. Our sincere sympathy.
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Linda Atkin
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Dear Rick and Steve, My condolences to you at Aunt Rita's passing. Mom, Dad, Mary Jo and I attended mass this morning for Aunt Rita, and it was nice to feel we were sharing mass with you although we're so far apart. Mary Jo and I were reminiscing last night about your family, and I have very fond memories of visiting you when we were kids, and playing the game 'Mousetrap', and getting sips of Aunt Rita's Pepsi. Love, Linda and Korey Atkin, Vernal, UT