Rita McDonough's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2026 in Fox Lake, Illinois

Rita McDonough

November 2, 1942 - October 8, 2026 (83 years old)

Fox Lake, Illinois

Rita McDonough's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2026 in Fox Lake, Illinois

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Rita McDonough

November 2, 1942 - October 8, 2026 (83 years old)

Fox Lake, Illinois

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Rita McDonough Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Rita McDonough of Fox Lake, Illinois is shared. Rita, born on November 2, 1942, passed away on October 8, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita McDonough to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin Honeyman and Anne Honeyman; her husband Joseph; her grandchildren, Harley Villiard and Tanya McDonough; and her siblings, Ben Honeyman, Marge Pedersen and Linda Brooks.

She is survived by: her children, Marty McDonough (Renee), Cynthia McDonough, Jim McDonough, Jeff McDonough, Daniel McDonough (Tanya) and Kristi Kunish (Walter Kozlowski); her sister-in-law Sally Honeyman; and her close friend Pat Moore. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Ringa Funeral Home (122 S Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the Grant Cemetery (26730 W Molidor Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamsher Lakeside Funerals & Cremations



Sat

Oct 17

Visitation

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ringa Funeral Home
122 S Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Sat

Oct 17

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Ringa Funeral Home
122 S Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Sat

Oct 17

Burial

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Grant Cemetery
26730 W Molidor Rd, Ingleside, IL 60041

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