Rita Katherine Staffne Obituary

We bid farewell to Rita Katherine Staffne of Grafton, North Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 30, 2026 at the age of 98. Rita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William H. Kartes and Otilda Kartes (Koehmstedt); her husband Richard; her children, Margaret Bodell and Michael Staffne; and her granddaughter-in-law Tanya Staffne.

She is survived by: her daughter-in-law Cathy Staffne of Grafton, ND; and her grandchildren, Tracey Fettig (Ken) of Bismarck, ND, Michael Staffne of Fargo, ND, Brian Staffne (Jill) of West Fargo, ND, Darren Staffne (Kristi) of West Fargo, ND, David Staffne (LeeAnn) of West Fargo, ND and Amanda Page (Tyler) of Warren, MN. She is also survived by 21 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.