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Rita R. Wario

1984 - 2025

Rita R. Wario obituary, 1984-2025, Dyer, IN

BORN

1984

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane

Dyer, Indiana

Rita Wario Obituary

Click here to watch the live stream of Rita's funeral service: https://www.youtube.com/@livingwordchurch-lansingil7441

Rita R. Wario, nee DeJong, age 40, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Hussein Wario. Loving mother of Ebbah Wario, Gabriella Wario, and Zakariah Wario. Cherished daughter of Arthur and Anetta DeJong. Dear sister of Arthur (Karen) DeJong, Elizabeth DeJong, Eileen DeJong, Sarah-Lynn (Steven) Kleyn, Suzanne (Reyenga), Rebecca (Mark) Boer, Grace (Jon) Kooiman, Martin (Karmin) DeJong, and Edna (Aaron) Kamphuis. Daughter-in-law of Khadijah Haguye Sigirso. Sister-in-law of Roba Wario, Diram Wario, Dungiti Wario, Woticho Wario, and the Honorable Ali Wario Guyo. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her son Nehemiah Wario, her brother Andrew DeJong, her father-in-law Wario Guyo Waakole, and her beloved dog Buddy.


Visitation Monday, April 7, 2025 from 5:00—8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral Service Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. directly at Living Word Church, 2248 186th St, Lansing, IL. The family requests that you wear athletic clothing for her visitation and funeral service. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery—Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Compassion International (www.compassion.com) or donations to the family for the education of Rita’s children please Venmo @Hussein-Wario


For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

Published by Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer on Apr. 7, 2025.

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Edna Easter-Wise

April 10, 2025

Hi Wario, I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved wife, Rita Wario. There are truly no words that can fully express my condolences during this difficult time. Please know that I am praying for you, and your family, and I trust that God will provide comfort and strength to you, your children, her parents, siblings, and all who loved her.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,

Edna Easter-Wise

Al

April 7, 2025

Rita, you are now in the Lord of Lords, King of Kings hands and face to face with our Father in Heaven. You were always so cheerful, giving, loving and a good friend-you and the entire family...oh yeah and Buddy too. You will be sorely missed. Being at your house, you always smiling and cheerful. May GOD and Jesus love and keep your loving Spirit guided in and by their everlasting eternal care and love of you and your family 'till you are all reunited in Heaven according to our Fathers plans for each of us.

Fay Eliopoulos

April 7, 2025

Truly represented Jesus well in her life and has impacted countless people in her sphere of influence and beyond.

Michelle Rivas

April 6, 2025

Rita made such a beautiful difference in my life through the run club she led. Getting to know her during those runs was truly special—her passion, her energy, and the way she brought people together was something I’ll always cherish. She had this way of making even the hardest runs feel light with her silliness and laughter. I’ll forever treasure those memories. Rita’s warmth, joy, and spirit will stay with me always. She is deeply missed.

Tim & Pam Witvoet

April 6, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you.

Katrina Calhoun-Cleveland

April 6, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God continue to give you strength as you navigate this new journey in life..

Esther Sankey

April 6, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to Wario and family . May God see you through with your kids too . Give you the strength to keep strong without Rita . Even though I had not met her but what I read and heard , she was a wonderful strong woman. I followed her journey and saw how strong she was. Take heart my school mate Wario. God will see you through and remember God loves her more . Baki salama and Mungu akubariki .

Kimiata Fields

April 6, 2025

God bless Wario and his children in this time of need.. lord I ask that you wrap your arms around his children and shield them with your armor..
amen

Tala Sakala

April 6, 2025

Rita's testimony profoundly impacted my faith in the one true God. Her life touched countless others, spreading joy that was truly infectious and beyond understanding, as it came from God. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy of faith and joy will continue to inspire us all.

For Hussein and Rita's children, I offer this blessing from Numbers 6:24-27: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace." May this blessing bring comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Anita Haak

April 5, 2025

May God bless Hussein and Rita's children in this time of deep great sorrow. I wish I could attend but will be thinking of you all and praying for you all, too.

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Apr

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smits Funeral Home

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311

Apr

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Living Word Church

2248 186th St., Lansing, IL 60438

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Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN 46311