Rita Pederson (nee Laursen), 85, of Streamwood, died January 1. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Wayne, loving mother of Debra (the late Brian) Morrison and John (Debra) Pederson; proud grandmother of Scott, Kyle, Kierstin, the late Marissa and the late Eric; cherished great grandmother of Ryan, Baylee, Paisley and Haiden; fond sister of the late Anna (the late Sydney) Shephard and the late Lillian (Gunnar) Petersen. Rita was always devoted to her grandkids and great grandkids.
Visitation Saturday January 7, 10:00a.m. until the time of service 12Noon at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment Memory Gardens.
For information (630)289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.