Rita Charlotte Leavitt, nee Doyle, 91, of Willowbrook. Former Lyons Township High School Art Teacher. Beloved wife of the late Peirce. Loving mother of Peter (Mary) and Dan (Melinda) Leavitt. Devoted grandmother of Peirce, Ethan, Ross, Josh, Caleb and Grace. Dear sister of Anthony (late Jeanne) Doyle. Fond aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt of many. Visitation 4 to 8pm Tuesday, June 9th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St. (at Fairview Ave.), Downers Grove. Prayers 9:15am Wednesday, June 10th at the funeral home to Our Lady of Peace Church, Darien for Mass at 10am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Chicago Society of Artists, Inc., attn: Jon W. Balke, 25059 W. Kay Street, Plainfield, IL 60586 appreciated. Funeral home phone 630/964-6500
I am so sorry to hear of Rita’s death; she was a dear friend to me, and I will miss her greatly. Gloria Bialek