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Rita Linder Obituary

Mass of Christian Burial for Rita Josephine "Jo" Linder, 82, Lawrence will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. She departed Friday, July 15, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Jo was born July 13, 1934 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Mervin and Gertrude (Logsdon) Thompson.

She married Kenneth Carl Linder June 18, 1960 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death November 15, 1987.

Also passing before Jo are her parents; brothers, Vincent and Edward

Thompson; and sisters, Mary Margaret Fletcher, Gertrude Sabin, Kathleen Thompson, and Genevieve McGuire.

Survivors include her daughter Ann Barth and husband Roger; sons Jay Linder and wife Ann, Stephen Linder and wife Laura, and Paul Linder; grandchildren Samantha Beck and husband Mark, and Kristin Barth; Daniel, Michael, Joseph, John, and Brigid Linder; and Emily Linder; one great grandchild on the way, and many extended family members.

The family will greet friends at 9:00 a.m. one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, July 19th at the church.

Memorials may be made in her name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2016.

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John & Joan Nora

July 18, 2016

I was truly saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her quite fondly the times in Arlington Hts. May she rest in peace.

Rae Nora

July 17, 2016

My heart is broken my darling friend, yet I know you are where you want to be.Will miss our long talks and all the laughter.
Rest in peace,will see you when GOD calls me home. May the BLESSED MOTHER wrap you in HER blue cloak and carry you to OUR LORD.
You will always be in my heart and prayers. Rae Nora.

Angela Dickerson

July 17, 2016

Miss you already JoJo! You were my favorite "ma"...Love you always, Angela

Kathy Gyles

July 16, 2016

You will be truly missed. So glad I had the chance to visit with you this pass Monday. We had some terrific times in our Renew group.

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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