Rita M. Miller, 91, of Brookston passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in her residence. She was born on February 21, 1925 in Wolcott, IN to the late John T. and Gertrude Haberkorn Vogel. Rita was a 1943 graduate of Wolcott High School. On October 23, 1947 she married Gerald Miller, and he passedContinue Reading
Rita M. Miller, 91, of Brookston passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in her residence. She was born on February 21, 1925 in Wolcott, IN to the late John T. and Gertrude Haberkorn Vogel. Rita was a 1943 graduate of Wolcott High School. On October 23, 1947 she married Gerald Miller, and he passed away on January 24, 2003. Rita was a homemaker and enjoyed vegetable gardening and raising raspberries and strawberries. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Alter and Rosary Society.
She is survived by her children: Thomas E. Miller (wife Linda), Crawfordsville; Karen M. Wright (husband Gary), West Lafayette; Mary L. Kriebel (husband Sig), Brookston; JoEllen F. Miller, Kissimmee, FL; and daughter-in-law Theresa Miller, West Lafayette.
Grandchildren: Michelle Schwartz (husband Larry), Kristy Carrico (husband Bob), Kelly Griffis, Angela Bridges, Melissa Miller, Joelle Kriebel, Nathan Kriebel, Liana Kriebel, and Sam Kriebel. Great grandchildren: Abraham Schwartz, Mary Schwartz, Clement Schwartz, Noah Griffis, Tyler Carrico, Avery Carrico, Reid Carrico, Kolten Synesael, Evan Bridges, and Logan Bridges. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Gerald L. “Jerry” Miller, and sister Josephine Illingworth.
Visitation is Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 5-8 pm at Soller-Baker Lafayette chapel. Rosary is at 4:45 pm. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday 11 am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Ambrose Ziegler officiating, and interment at St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family request memorial contributions to Matrix LifeCare, 938 Mezzanine Dr. B, Lafayette, IN 47905.
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