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Rita Marie Dunning Naughtin

Birth	:	5 Apr 1927 Spalding, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2017 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6674995, -98.3675003
Description	:	Rita Marie (Dunning) Naughtin, 90, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Spalding, NE, peacefully left this world on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will be the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Spalding, NE with a 3:30 p.m. committal service. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Rita was born April 5, 1927 to Marguerite (Leonard) and Francis E. Dunning in Spalding, Nebraska. Rita lived most of her life... Read More	Rita Marie (Dunning) Naughtin, 90, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Spalding, NE, peacefully left this world on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh will be the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Spalding, NE with a 3:30 p.m. committal service. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Rita was born April 5, 1927 to Marguerite (Leonard) and Francis E. Dunning in Spalding, Nebraska. Rita lived most of her life in Spalding. She graduated from Spalding Academy in 1945. After working a year at the Soil Conservation Office as secretary and Spalding Appliance Store as clerk, she began her college education. Rite graduated from Saint Catherine Junior College outside Springfield, KY in 1948. She then accepted a teaching position at the Spalding Public School where she taught K-2 and music. She was the leading force in beginning a co-op/community band. Spalding Academy youngsters were invited to participate. Rita always had as her goal to continue her education. She organized many off-campus courses. She received credits from Wayne State, UNL, and St. Mary’s in Omaha. She received her BAE in Elementary Education and Music K-12 from Wayne State College in 1969. In 1981 she received her MA in Elementary Education from Kearney State College. Rita taught at Spalding Public, Spalding Academy, and Wheeler Central Schools. She also taught District #38 in Greeley Co., Center #20 in Wheeler Co., and District #14 in Boone Co. After 32 years dedicated to teaching K-12 students she retired in 1988. On August 19, 1950, Rita married Michael B. Naughtin in Spalding. They were blessed with 8 children: Marguerite (Marvin Tremel), Michaeline (Gale Rieck), Michael (Glenda), Arthur, Arlene (Bob Schleicher), Ann (Michael Schlick), Roberta, and Richard. 21 Grandchildren: Jennifer, Jeff, Sara, Brian, Lyndsey, Stephanie, Julie, Carrie, Kim, Elise, Michaela, Audra, Isaac, Caitlin, Devin, Erin, Faith, Briana, Levi, Caleb, Jacob. 20 great-grandchildren and expecting another. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers Robert and Leonard Dunning, daughter-in-law Cheryl (Swanson) Naughtin and great-granddaughter Navaeh Ambrose. Rita’s life was spend doing all that she could to instill a love of music in her children and students. She was involved in providing music at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding for over 50 years. She taught private music lessons to students in Spalding, Primrose, Cedar Rapids, and Greeley. Many of her students continued on with music as their career. Catholic Daughters of the Americas was always important to her. She held offices in the local court, served as District Deputy, and as I & II State Regents for eight years respectively. She was a charter member of Our Lady of Spalding Court #2099. Rita was president of the Spalding Senior Center for many years. She had numerous hobbies. She taught bridge to many enthusiasts. Playing card games of any kind was a most favorite past time. The ACE of Spades being her favorite card! She enjoyed yard work, especially tending to her variety of flowers. Rita was very fond of cooking and baking for others. She was well known for her delicious cinnamon rolls, angel food cakes with seven-minute frosting, and lemon cream pies. She found pleasure in travelling and bowling. Her greatest devotion was to her family. Until moving to Grand Island, Rita was a faithful, active member at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding where she served many years as choir director. In addition, she was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Rita was a lifetime member of the Saint Ann’s Altar Society for which she was president for a number of years. Rita and Mike were strong supporters of Spalding Academy and volunteered many hours during their lives together. Rita also held the office of president of the Spalding Academy Alumni and was greatly honored to receive SA’s distinguished alumnus for 2007. While living in Grand Island, attending Sunday masses continued to be of utmost importance. She was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Rita celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at Primrose Retirement Community in April 2017. Rita inspired and touched the lives of many. She will be greatly missed.

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Rita Marie Dunning Naughtin's memorial is located at: Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA.
When did Rita Marie Dunning Naughtin death?
Rita Marie Dunning Naughtin death on 27 Dec 2017 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6674995
Longitude: -98.3675003

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Edward Dunning

(1896 - 1958)

Marguerite M. Leonard Dunning

(1897 - 1988)

Spouse

Michael Bernard “Mike and MB” Naughtin

(1918 - 2006)

Siblings

Leonard Francis Dunning

(1921 - 2013)

Robert Joseph Dunning

(1923 - 1963)

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1. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6674995, -98.3675003

2. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6958008, -98.3617020

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Coordinate: 41.7182999, -98.1753006

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13. Greeley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

14. East O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

15. O'Connor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

16. Saint Anthony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5607986, -98.1616974

17. Sunset Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5611000, -98.1605988

18. Sunrise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5760994, -98.1278000

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6175003, -98.6352997

20. Orford Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7953000, -98.0864300

21. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

22. Bartlett Cemetery
Bartlett, Wheeler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -98.5643997

23. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

24. Rose Hill Cemetery
Albion, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6762000, -98.0003900