Rita Kathleen Vaughn Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Kathleen Vaughn of Dayton, Iowa, who passed away on April 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Rita Kathleen's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Edward and Lillian Marie Zeman (Hokanson); and her grandson Ryan Vaughn. She is survived by: her husband Phil Vaughn of Dayton, IA; her sons, Phil Vaughn Jr. of Lawrence, KS, Anthony "Tony" Vaughn (Sandi) of Frasier, IA, Jason Vaughn (Elaine Wheeling) of Dayton, IA and Andrew Vaughn of Dayton, IA; and her sister Judy Vaughn of Denison, IA. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; many great-grandchildren.
