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Rita C. Polzin
Born: 6/1/1939
Died: 10/7/2026
Age: 87
Community: Montroe, MI
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POLZIN, Rita – a lifelong resident of Montrose, age 87, went peacefully home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence. Honoring her wishes, cremation will take place. Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11AM on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church – 400 N. Saginaw St., in Montrose. The family will receive visitors at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Montrose on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 1PM until 6PM and on Thursday at the church from 10AM until the time of Mass at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Flint Institute of Arts Children’s Programs or Genesee County Arts Education & Cultural Enrichment Millage.
Rita was born June 1, 1939, in Flint, to the late Wyman and Edith (Fritzler) Jennings. She grew up in Montrose and graduated from Hill McCloy High School with the class of 1952, and she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from Michigan State University before returning to her hometown where she taught English and Art at Kuehn-Haven Middle School. Rita was a former member of Montrose United Methodist Church before converting to Catholicism and becoming a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. She enjoyed shopping and keeping her hands busy with watercolor painting, stained glass, basket weaving, quilting, and knitting. She also loved playing her dulcimer, reading a good book – especially historical fiction, spending time by the water, and traveling the world. Rita was never one to leave the house without her favorite lipstick, and she certainly knew how to make an entrance wherever she went. She cherished the special bond she shared with her lifelong girlfriends and always looked forward to their weekly get-togethers, but nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren. Rita was an incredible woman who can never be replaced, and she will be dearly missed by those who knew her.
Rita is forever loved by: Children: Lee Jennings (Debra) Polzin, Kelly Dodd Polzin, and Tonia Rae (David) Cole; Grandchildren: Leta Jennings Polzin, Kristen Lea (Adam) Powell, Kelli Lorraine (Andrew) Fras, Mickey Stiles, and Murphy Stiles; 14 great grandchildren; many lifelong friends; Beloved companion, Sugar. Rita was preceded in death by: Parents, Wyman and Edith Jennings; Brother, Douglas Jennings. |
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10/14/2026 |
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1:00 PM |
| The family will receive visitors at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Montrose on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 1PM until 6PM and on Thursday at the church from 10AM until the time of Mass at 11AM. |
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| Funeral Service |
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10/15/2026 |
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11:00 AM |
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Good Shepherd Catholic Church
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Rev. Fr. Brian Lenz |
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