Rita J. Nolan, Kaukauna, age 88, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in De Pere on December 11, 1927 to the late Louis and Adeline (Bougie) Dashner. Rita graduated from Appleton High School in 1945 and worked at Home Mutual Insurance until her marriage. Rita married John Glenn Nolan at St. Joseph Parish on October 25, 1947. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2015 after 67 years of marriage. Rita worked at Clark Cleaners in Kaukauna for 15 years. She enjoyed crocheting and made many afghans for family and friends. Rita enjoyed vacationing at Roberts Lake and Silver Lake with her family when her children were young. She also enjoyed trips to Door County and Rhinelander with her husband. Rita loved baking, walking and dancing with her husband. She always lent a hand to those in need and treasured her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rita is survived by her children: Diane Bloy of Kimberly; Steve Nolan of Verona; and Mary Ann (Roger) Fiebelkorn of Manawa; son-in-law, Jim Nelson of Brooklyn Park, MN; daughter-in-law, Linda Plutchak of Madison; grandchildren: Aaron Bloy and Melanie (Andy Lee) Bloy Lee, Emily and Amanda Nolan-Plutchak and Amelia (Ryan) Casper; great grandchildren: Elizabeth and Olivia Bloy, Madeline, Alaina and Annalise Lee, Declan and Ryland Nolan-Plutchak; sister-in-law: Agnes Nolan; and close cousins: Audrey Deprez and Beulah Gurnee. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, and husband, John, Rita was preceded in death by her children: Linda and Donald Nolan; grandson, Nick Nolan-Plutchak; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Lorraine Morsette, Robert Nolan and Margie (Pat) Randerson.

Visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at HOLY CROSS PARISH (309 Desnoyer St. Kaukauna) beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Pomeroy will officiate. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial will be established in Rita's name. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.

We love you and miss you Mom.