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The Loyola University Chicago community mourns the death of Sister Rita Stalzer, C.S.J., former Librarian at Loyola University Chicago for 40 years. She was 98 years old.  

Sister Rita was born March 24, 1924 to the late Anthony Joseph and Ida Rose Luke Stalzer and grew up in Chicago and LaGrange Park. Devoted sister of Charles E. Stalzer, and the late: Dorothy, Eugene, Florence and Rita. Dear aunt of 36, great-aunt of 72, and great-great-aunt of 20 (and growing). Sister Rita graduated with a bachelor's degree in library science from Rosary College. She earned her master's degree in information and library science from Dominican University and another three master's degrees in English literature, theology, and pastoral studies from Loyola University Chicago. Sr. Rita taught at Nazareth Academy, as well as being Librarian there from 1947 to 1968.   

She was a Librarian at Loyola University Chicago for 40 years, including two years as Director of Library at Loyola’s John Felice Rome Center. In retirement, Sister Rita worked as a St. Thomas Hospice volunteer and as Congregation Librarian.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 22 with visitation at 9 a.m. until funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at the Alexine Chapel of the Congregation of St. Joseph, 1515 W. Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526. Inurnment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Congregation of St. Joseph (address above).

Please remember Sister Rita, her family, and all those whose lives she touched in your prayers.