Rita M. Madsen, of LaGrange; beloved wife of the late Howard; loving mother of Kathy Madsen, Susan Capps, Scott (Diane), Kevin, Brian, & the late Brent Madsen; proud grandmother of 10; dear sister of the late William Meyer & the late Shirley (the late Dale) Peterson; preceded in death by loving parents Sebastian & Mary Meyer; a loved aunt, and a friend of many. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Funeral prayers 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 27 from the funeral home to St. Cletus Parish, LaGrange for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at 12:45 p.m. at Ashkum Cemetery in Ashkum, IL. Memorial donations in Rita’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500