Rita Parks's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Indianola, Iowa

Rita Parks

January 31, 1942 - January 9, 2026 (83 years old)

Indianola, Iowa

Rita Parks's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2026 in Indianola, Iowa

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Rita Parks

January 31, 1942 - January 9, 2026 (83 years old)

Indianola, Iowa

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Rita Parks Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rita Parks of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 83, on January 9, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vern Speidel and Dorothy Speidel (Vahle); her son Anthony Parks; her grandchildren, Danny Parks and Lacy Pasa; her sister Nancy Hoglund; her brothers-in-law, Don Faas and Dennis Proctor; her brother Ryan; and her sister-in-law Laurel Parks.

She is survived by: her children, Becky Cline (Mike), Robyn Pasa (Dan), Dan Parks (Teresa), Carrie Hosey (Dennis) and Brad Riggall (Linda); her grandchildren, Meghan Cline, Shannon Baker, Jamie Jolley, Antonio Caraccio, Patrick O'Donahue, Willie Pasa, Thomas Parks, Ben Parks, Alex Zalewski, Samantha Parks, Katlyn Parks, Alexis Cope, Cannon Riggall, Dallas Hosey, Quincy Hosey, Madison Hillman and Denver Hosey; her brothers, Jim Speidel and Steve Speidel (Lynn); and her siblings-in-law, Eric Hoglund, Nancy Proctor and Elaine Faas. She is also survived by 29 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to Wesley Life Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Funeral Homes



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