Rita A. Imel, 76, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, June17, 2015, at Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport. She was born March 4, 1939, in Sterling, the daughter of Jack and Goldie (Gorzny) Stichter.
On April 8, 1961, in Morrison, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Imel. Rita enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and getting away in the RV.
Survivors include husband Kenneth; sons Aaron (Cindy Schryver) Imel of Polo, Arlyn (Sandra) Imel of Muskogee, OK, Andrew (Annette) Imel of Fordland, MO; grandchildren Scott Hill, Stacey James, Heather, Shane, Heath, Brandon, Ashton Imel; 7 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Darlene Miller and Patricia Menzies.
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St. Polo, IL 61064. Private burial will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Polo.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
