Rita Kolzak
December 7, 1929 - June 10, 2016
Rita Kolzak, 86, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born December 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Casimir and Sophie Strych. She lived in Libertyville for many years before retiring to Sun City West, AZ with her husband Hillard. Rita was kind and loving and made friends easily. She had a special way of welcoming people into her home and making them feel comfortable. She will be remembered for her warm hugs and great smile. She is survived by her daughters Lynne Wennerstrom and Cynthia (Rob) Magiera; grandchildren Nicholas Buddell, Kenneth Buddell, Matthew Cullen, Jeffrey Cullen, John Wennerstrom, Alyssa Wennerstrom, and Brittany (Robert) Hock; and by her great grandchildren Nathan Wennerstrom and Sophia Hock. She was preceded in death by her husband Hillard, daughter Carol (Tom) Buddell, and by her siblings Gene Strych and Evelyn Dressler. A memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Rita’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Rita Kolzak, 86, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born December 7, 1929, the daughter of the late Casimir and Sophie Strych. She lived in Libertyville for many years before retiring to Sun City West, AZ with her... View Obituary & Service Information