Rita Theresa Pour, 85, of Coulterville, IL, formerly of New Athens, IL, born August 31, 1936, in Lively Grove, IL, passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022, at the Coulterville Care Center in Coulterville, IL. She was a homemaker but had also served as a bartender at local restaurants. Rita loved her time watching baseball, softball and bowling.
She was preceded in death by her parents – Anton and Theresa (Buss) Greten, five brothers – Anthony, Urban, Gilbert, Joseph and Leo Greten, two sisters – Marie Behrman and Josephine Schmersahl, two brothers-in-law – Lawrence Behrman and Edmund Schmersahl, a sister-in-law Ailene Greten and one daughter-in-law – Sheila Pour.
Rita is survived by her three sons – Raymond Lee (Shannon) Pour of Belleville, IL, Kenneth Paul Pour of Riviera Beach, FL and Kevin Louis (Dawn) Pour of Waterloo, IL, two brothers – Lambert (Carolyn) Greten of Fairview Heights, IL and Jerome (Pat) Greten of Marissa, IL, sister-in-law Mary Ann Greten of St. Libory, IL, five grandchildren – Jeremy, Nichole, Monica, Erica and Brogan, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in the form of Mass offerings to St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL.
Visitation: Friends may visit with family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday May 31, 2022, and from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home prior to the visitation.
Funeral: Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL with Fr. Von Deeke officiating. Interment will follow at St. Agatha Catholic Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Heil-Schuessler in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
My condolences to the Pour family. Loved bowling against Rita and her team all those years ago. Such fun!!! Always enjoyed talking and laughing with her when we’d meet someplace. She was a special lady.
ReplyDear Jerry and Pat,
Sending our most sincere condolences your way. Will remember you and all her family in prayer.
ReplyOur sympathies to Ray, Kenny and Kevin on the passing of your mom.
ReplySo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pour family and their friends during this difficult time. 🙏🏻
ReplySo sorry for your loss Ray, Kenny,Kevin….your mom loved watching you play ball!.. Those are GREAT memories 💞
ReplySo sorry to read about Rita passing. She was a lot of fun to be around. Rest In Peace until we meet again.
ReplySympathy to the family and friends. Many memories in your heart forever❤️
ReplyMy sincere condolences to the family. Had some fun loving memories with this lady. R.I.P. Rita.
ReplyRita was a great person, full of fun! She loved her boys so much. I have many memories of her. RIP Rita.
ReplySorry for your loss. Rita was a great friend and good person. She loved her boys and their families. Prayer for Rite and family
ReplyMy condolences to the family, especially the boys.
ReplyRay, Ken, Kevin and families, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your dear mother Rita. May she rest in peace
ReplyMy deepest sympathy to Rita’s sons, and families. I enjoyed working with Rita, and her company. She was always cuttin’ up. Rita was a friend. I’ll always remember our fun times together. You’ll forever be in the living arms of our Lord, Jesus. See you again someday.
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My deepest sympathy to Rita’s sons, and families. I enjoyed working with Rita, and her company. She was always cuttin’ up. Rita was a friend. I’ll always remember our fun times together. You’ll forever be in the living arms of our Lord, Jesus. See you again someday.
Ray, Ken, Kevin and families, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your dear mother Rita. May she rest in peace
My condolences to the family, especially the boys.
Sorry for your loss. Rita was a great friend and good person. She loved her boys and their families. Prayer for Rite and family
Rita was a great person, full of fun! She loved her boys so much. I have many memories of her. RIP Rita.
My sincere condolences to the family. Had some fun loving memories with this lady. R.I.P. Rita.
Sympathy to the family and friends. Many memories in your heart forever❤️
So sorry to read about Rita passing. She was a lot of fun to be around. Rest In Peace until we meet again.
Our sincere condolence to Rita’s family. May she Rest In Peace.
Sympathy and prayers for Rita’a family
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Pour family and their friends during this difficult time. 🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss Ray, Kenny,Kevin….your mom loved watching you play ball!.. Those are GREAT memories 💞
Our sympathies to Ray, Kenny and Kevin on the passing of your mom.
Dear Jerry and Pat,
Sending our most sincere condolences your way. Will remember you and all her family in prayer.
My condolences to the Pour family. Loved bowling against Rita and her team all those years ago. Such fun!!! Always enjoyed talking and laughing with her when we’d meet someplace. She was a special lady.