Rita McKeon
March 17, 1933 - May 15, 2022
Obituary
Rita F. McKeon age 89 of Darlington, WI passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at SSM - The Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. She was born March 17, 1933 in Grant County, WI, the daughter of Adolph and Anna (Averkamp) Salzmann. Rita graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque, IA. She was united in marriage to Edward McKeon on January 26, 1954 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Dickeyville, WI. They lived and farmed in Lafayette County from 1954 until 1970. She then worked at Micro Switch in Warren, IL, for 22 and a half years, retiring in 1995. Rita is survived by her children: Greg (Janet) McKeon of Mineral Point, WI, Brian (Tanna) McKeon of Monroe, WI, and John (Shelly) McKeon of DeKalb, IL; her son-in-law: David Brick of Dodgeville, WI; seven grandchildren: Mathew (Stephanie) McKeon, Kelly McKeon-Krober, Justin (Zia Brucaya) McKeon, Jordan (Kelly) Brick, Logan (Rachel Dubbink) Brick, Travis McKeon, and Kasidi McKeon-Dorland; seven great-grandchildren: Lauryn, Addison, and Hadley Krober, Reagan and Hayes Brick, Jameson and Levi Dorland; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Edward in 2020; one daughter: Madonna Brick in 2021; one great-granddaughter: Madisyn McKeon in 2015; three brothers: Joseph (Lillian) Salzmann, Father Edmund Salzmann, and John (Mary) Salzmann; four sisters: Sister Clara Salzmann, Marian (Irvin) Lange, Catherine (Arnold) Lange, and Helena (William) Lawinger.Rita was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, its Council of Catholic Women, and its Catholic Daughters of America. She was also a member and past treasurer of the Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel American Legion Post #214 Auxiliary. Rita loved spending time with her family, going out to eat with her friends, and working with her flowers and shrubs. Rita and Edward loved to travel - especially the trips they took to Alaska and Ireland. She cherished the time she spent with her family creating memories they will all remember forever. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (104 E. Harriet St., Darlington) with Fr. Luke Syse officiating. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Park Place, Darlington) with a rosary being prayed at 4:30 P.M. and on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at Holy Rosary Catholic 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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A Memorial Tree was planted for Rita F. McKeon
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Erickson Funeral Home, Ltd. - Darlington
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Mark Krober
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Thinking of Rita being with her beloved Ed once again. I will be thinking of everyone today. I love you all. ..Mark
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Judith Lange
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I so enjoyed the times we stayed overnight with Rita and Eddie. Rita would talk about growing up with her siblings and I enjoyed getting to know what it was like for her and my mother-in-law Marian. Her children are so dedicated to her and Eddie. I will always cherish these memories. Judy Lange
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Edward Rielly
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I was very sorry to learn of Rita's passing. Her children probably do not know me, but I am a first cousin of Ed's. My mother, Irene McKeon Rielly, and Ed's father were siblings. I have been living in Maine since 1978 but would see Ed and Rita occasionally at Holy Rosary Church when I returned to see my sister, Mary Flanagan, who passed away a few years ago. I wish that I could be at the funeral, but that will not be possible. However, I will be remembering Rita (and her family) in my prayers. Ed Rielly
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Lori Neumann
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My condolences to Rita's family. She was a loving and kind woman!
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Larry Kieffer
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If there's a McDonald's in heaven a new couple have arrived looking for pancakes. Always the best when Ed and Rita were there. I always looked forward because every time I learned something