Rita Ostrowski

Rita Ostrowski (neé Smigielski), age 86, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Rita is survived by her husband, William of 66 years; children: Kim (Clarke) Hockney, Lisa Ostrowski and Jan (Nick) Struss; grandchildren: Phillip, Natalie, Eric, Nicole, Sara, Kristen, Carolyn, Ben and Nick; and great-granddaughter, Claire; brothers: Jerry and Dennis; sister, Fern; son-in-law, Larry Billick; and daughter-in-law, Karen Ostrowski.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents: Casmere and Anna Smigielski; daughter, Denise Billick; son, David Ostrowski, brothers: Leonard and Carl; and sisters: Evelyn and Anne Marie.

Rita loved to garden and cook and was an avid reader.  She also loved to travel-collecting rocks from each destination, and spent many summers in Glen Arbor, MI for family reunions.  Rita especially loved spending time with her grandkids and children.

Private services for the family were arranged by Geisen Funeral, Cremation and Reception Center in Crown Point, IN.  Rita will be laid to rest at the City of Crown Point Historic Maplewood Cemetery.

View the Funeral Services via live stream through your Facebook page at 11:00 AM CST on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Search for Geisen Funeral Homes Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/geisenfuneralhome/.  The live stream will pop up when the service begins.

During this difficult time of private services due to COVID-19, you may show your support by participating in the “Hugs from Home” program where your message of love and support will be attached to a balloon and placed in the chapel for the family.  To leave a “Hug from Home” go to: www.geisenfuneralhome.com/hugs-from-home/.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in honor of Rita to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Sign Rita’s online guestbook www.GeisenFuneralHome.com – (219) 663-2500.