Service Information
Rita M. Koll, age 72, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 1:15 P.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Rita Mary Koll was born on May 26, 1948 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leo Sr. and Martha (Lux) Battes. Rita was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. She received her education in Hector, Minnesota and was a graduate of the Hector High School class of 1966.
Rita was a Hector resident since 1962. She was employed in production at Hutchinson Technology, Incorporated in Hutchinson until her retirement. Rita was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector and then St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bird Island upon the Hector parish closure.
Rita was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. Her family was her world and she devoted her time to loving them well and helping them in any way possible. She had a special bond with her granddog Charlie. She also enjoyed spending time, corresponding and walking with good friends and old coworkers. She loved to garden and enjoyed finding a good bargain like no other. Rita was kind, gentle, friendly, and selfless. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life and we find immense comfort in the knowledge that she is eternally at rest with her Father.
Rita passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the age of 72 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Rita is survived by her:
Children, Todd Koll of Austin, TX,
Tanya Hilliard and her husband, Brian, of Lakeville, MN;
Grandchildren, Abby, Sabrina and Tristan Koll and Ellie, Brie and Evan Hilliard;
Many other relatives and friends
Rita is preceded in death by her parents, Leo Sr. and Martha Battes; and brother Leo Jr. Battes.
Karen Kranz says
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Rita at H.T.I .Deepest Sympathy.
Carman says
Sorry to hear of the passing of Rita. I worked with her at HTI, she was a beautiful soul with a heart of gold. Condolences to the family.
Carman says
Sorry to hear of the passing of Rita. I worked with her at HTI. She was a beautiful soul with a heart of gold. Condolences to the family.
robert bulau says
Tonya_ So sorry of the passing of your mother !! Praying for Rita and your family !!
Deb & Jeff Roepke says
Tanya, our sympathies to you, Brian and your family on the death of your mother. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Swensonson says
To Rita family, my sympathy to you. I worked with Rita at HTI for several years. She was kind and nice to work with. God bless your family!
Steve Corl says
My prayers are with the family sorry to hear about her passing. We have lived right next door to Rita for 14 years she was always a wonderful neighbor.