Rita Kotlarek

April 13, 1927 - April 25, 2017

KOTLAREK, Rita age 90 passed away April 25, 2017. Loving wife of the late Frank for 39 years. Devoted mother of Tim (Deborah), James (Patricia), and Greg (Mary Beth) Kotlarek. Caring grandmother of Neal (Cathy) Kotlarek, Elizabeth (David) Russo, Merideth (Mark) Bidner, Adam Kotlarek, Jessica (Rich) Geyer, and Rachel Kotlarek and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Richard (Billie) Janer and sister-in-law of Teresa Janer and Margaret Walter. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rita retired from Ford Motor Company after 26 years of dedication. She was a devout Catholic who was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Rita enjoyed traveling and frequently visited Florida. She will be missed dearly.

Visitation Friday 2pm-8pm with a 7pm Rosary Service at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Instate Saturday 9:30am until time of Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in her name.

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