Rita Margaret Schuur

Rita M. Schuur, age 77 of Little Falls, MN, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at her home in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls with Father Mark Innocenti officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday and 8:00-10:00 A.M. Wednesday at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls. Parish prayers will be said at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at the funeral chapel. Rita Margaret Copa was born May 21, 1934, in Little Falls, Morrison County, MN to the late William and Hattie (Ringwelski) Copa. She attended Little Falls High School graduating in 1952. Rita was united in marriage to Joseph Schuur on July 11, 1953 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. Following their marriage, Rita and Joe moved to Chicago, IL and later to Fridley, MN. In 1974, the couple moved to Little Falls, MN. Joe died March 6, 1998. Rita worked in Little Falls as a realtor for Century 21 and at ERA Realty. She retired in 1996. After her retirement, Rita volunteered at the St. Francis Clothes Review and at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She enjoyed bingo, playing cards, going to the casino and spending time with her family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are her children, William Schuur of Little Falls, MN, Joseph (Vicki) Schuur of Corcoran, MN and Deborah Zinniel of Maple Grove, MN; brothers, Ray (Karen) Copa of Leech Lake, MN, John (Marge) Copa of Little Falls, MN and a sister, Mary Ann Pennebecker of Waupaca, WI; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Schuur in 1998; son, James Schuur in 1961; parents, William & Hattie Copa and brothers, Mark & Thomas Copa. Casket Bearers are Tony Copa, Kimberly Copa-Voytko, Jeff Copa, Mike Copa, Brad Zinniel & Sam Schuur. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Coborn's Cancer Center.