Rita Marie England's Obituary
Rita Marie England, 52, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away January 11, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Rita was born in Urbana, Illinois, on December 2, 1972, the daughter of Duane and Sharon (Shaffer) England. Rita will be remembered for the loving care that she gave to her many animals. She loved all the dogs, cats, birds, raccoons, and other animals that came into her care. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her plants. Rita was a 1991 graduate of Atwood-Hammond High School.
Rita is survived by her mother Sharon England; siblings Lucie (Timothy) Kurtz-Porter and Thomas Edward England; 2 nieces; one nephew; and uncle Tom Kurtz of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her father, grandmother, and close friend Dean Duggins.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Rita. A private family memorial will be held in the spring. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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