Obituary of Rita M. Pyka

Rita M. Pyka nee Pallach, 98, of Blue Island, passed from this life Monday, March 23, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Aloysius R. Pyka. Rita was the loving mother of Rita (the late Richard) Hardy, the late John (Patricia) Pyka and the late Raymond Pyka. She is the cherished grandmother of Douglas (Michelle) Pyka and Erin (Robert) Franzese. Rita is the adored great grandmother of Derek Pyka, Vincent Franzese and Stella Franzese.She is the dear sister of Chester (Barbara) Pallach and the late John "Doc" (Irene) Pallach, Theodore (Frieda) Pallach and Rose (Bill) Marx. She is the caring aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Rita leaves many other family members and friends to cherish her memory. Rita was born May 16, 1921 in Blue Island to the late Martha nee Chudzinski and John Pallach. Her family was her pride and joy. Rita was good natured and fun loving, she enjoyed nothing more than a good family party, especially during the Holidays. Rita enjoyed good times on the Riverboats, sipping a cocktail while playing the slots! She was a faithful and founding member of the former St. Isidore Parish, dedicating many hours volunteering for the various fund raising efforts of the parish over the years. Rita was also a member of the Ladies Rosary Society of the Church. She was a woman of strong faith in God, accepting life's challenges with grace and dignity. Rita had a generous heart and an adorable smile. A private graveside service will be conducted at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.