Rita J. Settles, 69, of Big Rock, IL passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1948 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (LaGow) Roach. She married Fred Settles in Yorkville, IL. Rita was an avid lover of rescuing cats and enjoyed her own cats. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Rita specially enjoyed spending time with her great nephew, Keaton.
She is survived by one sister, Kathy Sorensen of Yorkville, IL, one brother, Doug (Crystal) Roach of Plano, IL; one niece, Marcia (Andrew) Pakenham, four nephews, Brian (Michele) Sorensen, Drew (Amy) Roach, Keith (Lacy) Roach, and Nate (Roxy) Roach; one great niece, Kearson Roach, and a special great nephew, Keaton Roach.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred, one brother-in-law Jim Sorensen.
According to Rita’s wishes there will be no visitation and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Young at Heart P.O. Box 1293 Palatine, IL 60078 (847) 529-2025 Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to
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Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
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Plano, IL 60552
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