Rita F. Hodges
July 10 1923 - June 26 2014
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Obituary
Rita Florence (Schroeder) Hodges, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, passed into Eternal Life Thursday, June 26, 2014, age 90, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Magdalena Schroeder; her sister, Berna-Mae (Cletus) Mayer; and her brother, Emmett Schroeder, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 10, 1923, graduated from Seton High School (Class of 1941), earned a nursing arts diploma from Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in 1944, and in 1945 was the first graduate of the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Cincinnati General Hospital (where she met her husband). Married in 1946, she became a full-time homemaker in 1947. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Willis H. Hodges, Jr., of Worthington, Ohio, and their four children: Rev. Robert Stephen Hodges, O.Praem., of Costa Mesa, California; John P. (Kathleen) Hodges of New Albany, Ohio; Kathleen A. (Michael) Lupidi of Liberty Township, Ohio; Susan M. (Samuel) Nemer of Columbus, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; her brother, Donald (Jacqueline) Schroeder of Cincinnati, Ohio; as well as four nephews, one niece, many cousins and their families. Friends may call Sunday, June 29, 2014, from 2-5 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (with a Prayer Vigil at 4:30 p.m.). Additional visitation on Monday, June 30, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at St. Timothy Church, 1088 Thomas Lane, Columbus, Ohio, with her funeral Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 N. High St., Lewis Center, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Foundation, 19292 El Toro Road, Silverado, California 92676. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
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Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Rita F. Hodges
From : Frash family, Jeanine, Kenton, Jenifer & Lisa
To : Dr. Hodges and family
Date: June 29th 2014
So sorry for the loss of your dear wife and mother. Your loved one will always be as close as a memory, and God of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer. With Heartfelt Sympathy, The Frash Family
From : Jesse Watson
To : Father Steve Hodges
Date: June 30th 2014
Dear Father Steve,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear mother.
My sister Linda said that she talked with you at the Kobacker House last week. The e-mail address is my wife's work e-mail. Please send her your address and phone number, so that I can get in touch with you. It's been a very long time, and it would be nice to catch up.
You and your family are in my prayers. May your mom rest in peace.
From : Teresa and Bill Grossman
To : The Hodges family
Date: June 30th 2014
Dear Dr Hodges and family,
I don't know you but I wanted to express my sympathy. My husband graduated from Watterson in 1969 so I read of your wife/mother's passing on a Watterson notification. My mother was exactly 8 months older than Rita born November 10th 1922 and she also graduated from Seton. I just imagined that maybe they knew each other or even lived close to each other. Mom grew up mostly on Vittmer Ave off of Glenmore. I lost Mom in December of 2009 she was 87, but today when I read the wonderful obituary for Rita, I felt memories of her stories of
Seton and Elder H.S's. Her name was Virginia Bayer by the way. Again so sorry for all of you. Our prayer are with you. Teresa and Bill Grossman
From : Mary Barbara Ciardelli Alexander
To : Dr. Hodges and Family
Date: July 1st 2014
Dear Dr. Hodges,
My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your beloved Rita. She had a wonderful life with a beautiful family. You have my deepest sympathy,
Mary Barbara