Rita Ann Kline, 74, of Marseilles, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services were private at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles.

She was born August 21, 1944, in Ottawa, to William and Glenna (Rentz) Smith. In 1963, she married Harry G. Kline of Marseilles who preceded her in death in 2005.

Rita was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Marseilles. Rita loved her horses, riding and caring for them and being in the outdoors. She was an avid gardener, she always had a large garden and beautiful plants and flowers. She was a wonderful mother and grandma and a great cook and baker.

She is survived by three sons, Brandon (Christina) of Marseilles, Justin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Tyson of Marseilles; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two brothers, William (Peggy) Smith of Florida and Dennis (Lucille) Smith of Arizona.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; one sister, Linda Manning; and two brothers, Buddy and Larry Smith.

Memorials may be given to the charity of the donors' choice.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com