Waterloo Region Generations
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Rita Emmaline "Emma" Voll

Female 1919 - 2014  (94 years)


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  • Name Rita Emmaline "Emma" Voll 
    Born 4 Jul 1919  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Name Rita Emmaline "Emma" Karges 
    Residence 1921  4 Dekay St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Roman Catholic 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-316469 
    Died 29 Jun 2014  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I316469  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Augustus Alexander "Alex" Voll,   b. 25 Apr 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Cecelia Teresia Schmuck,   b. 28 Sep 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 23 Jun 1913  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F29614  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family George Jerome "Jerome" Karges,   b. 24 Mar 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Children 
     1. Darlene Karges
     2. Dianne Marie Karges
     3. Wayne Karges
     4. Sandra Karges
     5. Gary Karges
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F60484  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • In Memory of Rita Emmaline Karges (Voll) 1919 - 2014

      Rita passed away at Grand River Hospital surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 29, 2014, five days before her 95 birthday. She leaves loving memories to be cherished by her children Dianne (Len) Flood, Wayne (Lynn), Sandra (Keith) Messham, Darlene Burgetz and Gary. Special grandmother of Christine Will, Sharon Burns, Mark Flood; Dayna and Julie Karges; Ben Messham, Amy Healy, Jessica Messham; Cathie McClennan and Dan and Jim Burgetz. Loved receiving visits from her great-grandchildren Jack Burns, Daniel Karges, Colwyn and Avery Messham, Sarah and Michael McClennan, Kaela, Jayden and Joshua Burgetz. Survived by her brothers Wib and Carl Voll.

      Now reunited with her husband George (1999) and son-in-law Allan Burgetz (1978). Predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy Kraft, Bernice White, Gladys Voisin, Ollie Pfeffer, and brother Gerald Voll.

      Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Nantes and Linda Todd for their years of special care. Thanks also to Mary of Forest Hill Hairstyling for rising early each Saturday to do her hair.

      Rita enjoyed playing cribbage and cards and attending LA Fitness. Thanks to Susan Gerth and ladies for years of friendship and workouts. She also enjoyed participating in the Seniors Program at the Downtown Community Centre. Thanks to the staff there and those at the respite program at Sunnyside Seniors Home.

      Rita was a long time member of St. Francis Catholic Women's League and prayer network.

      Rita's family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. (519) 749-8467. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 49 Blueridge Ave., on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11am. Reception to follow in the church hall. Cremation has taken place.

      As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice (cards available at the funeral home). Please visit www.henrywalser.com to view Rita's memorial.

      "Rita Karges - Sunday, June 29Th, 2014". 2021. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/rita-karges/1899170/obituary.php.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 19 Page 11.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128084680/rita-karges.

    3. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224830508/rita-emmaline-karges.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 4 Jul 1919 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Jun 2014 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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