Rita M. Madeja, age 81; beloved wife of 51 years to Thomas A. Madeja; loving mother of Steve Madeja; dear sister of Joann (the late Raymond) Wagner and the late Edmund, Patricia Bernard, Mary Jane and David; cherished aunt of Mary Jane, Jim and Paul. Memorial Mass Saturday November 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michael Church, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Manteno Veterans’ Home, 1 Veteran's Dr, Manteno, IL 60950. Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to Lawn Funeral Home (708) 429-3200