Rita Adele Houghtalin, age 68 of Hastings passed away March 9, 2011 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. \r
She was born January 12, 1943 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl M. and Adele M. (Austin) Argetsinger.\r
Rita attended Hastings High School. She married Lynn Houghtalin on February 12, 1988. Rita worked along side Lynn in their family Siding business for many years. She loved working in her numerous gardens and feeding and watching the birds. She enjoyed spending time outside and being with good friends. \r
Rita was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Lynn A. Houghtalin of Hastings, MI sons; Allan L. Howe of Kinsley, KS, Wayne C. Schovan of Wichita, KS, daughter, Teresa A. Hutton of Derby, KS, step-daughter, Melinda (Andy) Claflin and their children, grandchildren; Misty L. Schovan, Christopher C. Schovan, Craig M. Hutton, Kathleen A. Hutton and brother, Dennis (Cassie) Argetsinger of Hastings, MI.\r
Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.\r
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 10:00 am at Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Olmsted officiating, burial will be at Striker Cemetery. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r