Rita C. Sweeney (Stark)

MADISON/STOUGHTON-Rita C. Sweeney (Stark), age 86, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Stoughton. She was born on Jan. 20, 1927, in Racine, the daughter of James and Agnes Stark (Mangold). Rita married Miles Sweeney on June 30, 1956, in Milwaukee at Gesu Church. Despite health problems, Rita always stayed positive. She was a very friendly and outgoing person and was well liked by all who met her. She had numerous hobbies involving arts and crafts. Rita was active within the deaf community and enjoyed special events, such as Lion's Camp and picnics. She was also a member of the Happy 55 Club. She will be greatly missed. Rita is survived by her daughters, Mary (Leigh) Brandes and Carolynne (Ron) Sweeney; son, Kevin Sweeney; sisters, Marlene and Honore; and brothers, Paul and Raymond; plus numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Miles; sister, Dorothy; and brother, James. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service on Saturday. A Heartfelt Thank You to the 2nd floor staff at Nazareth Health, our second family. Special Thanks to the Agrace HospiceCare team and the vigil volunteers whom so generously gave of their time in the late night and early morning hours. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.