Rita C. Shepler, 72, of Elmhurst. At peace Sept. 6, 2004. Loving wife of Donald Shepler; dear mother of Susan (Mark) Steiner, Jennifer (Steve) Guzman and the late Donald; cherished grandmother of Donald, Eric, Zachary, Sara and Gabrielle; sister of Virginia (the late Jake) Neubecker, James (Elizabeth) Zalewski and Theresa (the late Norbert) Kosinski; beloved aunt of many. At the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, where friends may visit Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Prayers Saturday 9 a.m. at the Mortuary followed by a Celebration of Funeral Mass, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst, at 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert, Niles. Memorials, in Rita’s name, to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 820 Davis St., Suite 420, Evanston, IL 60201 are appreciated. Info 630-834-1133 .
