Rita T. Polek Obituary

In loving memory of Rita T. Polek of Canton, Michigan, who departed this world on December 5, 2025 at the age of 98. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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 T. Polek to pay them a last tribute.

Though Rita has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer J. Hattie and Agnes Hattie; and her siblings, Mary Wrathell, Robert Hattie, Donald Hattie, Jerome Hattie and Michael Hattie.

She is survived by: her brother Elmer J. Hattie Jr. (Skip); and her husband Joe. She is also survived by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, two sisters-in-law, and countless friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home - Canton (42600 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. The lying in state will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John Neumann Catholic Church (44800 Warren Rd, Canton, MI 48187). A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.