Mary Rita Huber

April 10, 1925 - October 13, 2016

Mary “Rita” Huber (nee McLaughlin) Age 91, of Essex, IL, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Born April 10, 1925 in Kankakee, IL to the late Jeremiah and Mae (nee Farris) McLaughlin. Rita graduated from Chebanse High School, Class of 1941. She was previously employed at the Bear Brand Hosiery Factory in Kankakee, IL. Member of the St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Essex and their Council of Catholic Woman, where she received the honor of Woman of the Year in 1996. Rita was also member of the Essex Historical Society. Surviving are two sons, Frank (late Nancy) Huber and Donald (Pat) Huber, both of Essex; nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, William Huber, whom she married February 12, 1947; son, William Huber; and brother, Bud McLauglin. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Monday, October 17, 2016 from 9:00 AM – 11:00. Mass of Christian Burial will also be on Monday, October 17th at 11:30 AM at St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church in Essex. Interment will follow in St. James Cemetery in Irwin, IL. For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com