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Rita Koolen Obituary

The family of Rita Koolen (Arkona, Ontario) announces her passing on September 25, 2026. Rita is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She is survived by: her husband Tony; her children, Ian (Amy) and Amanda (Jim); her grandchildren, Sarah (Mackenzie), Olivia (Cole), Nolan, Ava and Aliyah; her siblings, Tony, Thyria (late Sue), Leo (Kay), Pete (Ria), Anney (Casey), Betsy, Frank (late John) and Arnold (Tena); and her in-laws, Gerry, Dorothy (late Theresa), Linda and Mary (late Eddy).

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Denning's (9 James St S, Forest, ON N0N1J0). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 12:15 PM at the Arkona Cemetery (8628 Townsend Line, Arkona, ON N0M1B0). A reception will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 12:45 PM at the Forest Legion Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176 (58 Albert St, Forest, ON N0N1J0).

In mom's memory, donations to the Strathroy Hospice would be greatly appreciated to help other families receive the same comfort.



Tue

Sep 29

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Denning's
9 James St S, Forest, ON N0N1J0

Tue

Sep 29

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Denning's
9 James St S, Forest, ON N0N1J0

Wed

Sep 30

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Denning's
9 James St S, Forest, ON N0N1J0

Wed

Sep 30

Reception

12:45 PM

Forest Legion Royal Canadian Legion Branch 176
58 Albert St, Forest, ON N0N1J0

Wed

Sep 30

Burial

12:15 PM

Arkona Cemetery
8628 Townsend Line, Arkona, ON N0M1B0

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