Rita F. Fabek

Rita Fabek

(Nee Chidsey)

Age 76 went to the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.

She is survived by her loving daughter Cheryl who was by her side. Survived also by her brother-in-law Robert Fabek, sisters-in- law Dolores (Lola) Fabek and Marie Fabek also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her husband Charles (1976); parents Robert and Ruth (nee Henneberry) Chidsey; Sister and brother-in-law Joan (Joseph) Garbin, Paul and Anna Fabek, Victoria (Clarence) Wedic, Stephanie (Martin) Hotuyec, Michael (Loretta) Fabek, Ann (Andrew) Shepich, Catherine (Louis) Pounovich , Thomas Fabek and Martin Hotuyec.

She attended the Joliet Schools and graduated from St. Francis Academy 1952. She was retired from the City of Joliet with 36 years of service most of them as a City Collector. She was very active at the Cathedral of St. Raymond as a past president of the CCW, Cathedral Seniors (past treasurer). She also has served on the Parish Council, Administrative Committee, Diocesan Peace and Justice Committee. Rita was once honored as CCW A�??Woman of the YearA�?i��. Rita and her daughter were very grateful to Regina Simmons for her excellent care and companionship, and the added support of her goddaughter, Mary Spata.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cathedral Choir in her name would be appreciated.

Funeral services for Rita Fabek will be held Thursday January 12, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment to Resurrection Cemetery Romeoville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3-8 p.m.