A funeral will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025 for 76-year-old Rita A. Coffey of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Mo.
She was born February 20, 1949 in Perryville, Mo. to Wallace Ignatius and Rosetta Marie (Kline) Bohnert who both preceded her in death.
Rita and Daniel Joseph Coffey were married March 23, 1968. He survives her in Perryville.
Survivors include three sons: Daniel J. Coffey Jr. of High Ridge, Mo., Robert “Bob” (Dawn) Coffey of Perryville, Mo., and Michael “Mike” (Brandi) Coffey of St. Charles, Mo.; a sister: Diane (Larry) Brown of Perryville, Mo.; two brothers: Jerry (Mary) Bohnert of Perryville and Dale (Verna) Bohnert of Perryville, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Brenda Bohnert; three grandchildren: Kaitlyn Coffey Oberg, Meredith Coffey, and Ashley Reid; five great-grandchildren: Addelynne Kirn, Whittmore Old, Carter Oberg, Paisley Oberg, and Martin Oberg.
She was also preceded in death by a brother: James “Jim” Bohnert.
She worked as a human resource director for Independence Heath Systems.
Rita loved gardening, sewing, especially clothes for her grandchildren, and just spending time with her family.
Rita was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Ladies Sodality, Knights of Columbus Council 1263 Auxiliary.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 and 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral mass for 76-year-old Rita A. Coffey of Perryville, Mo. will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating.
Entombment will be at Mary Queen of All Saints Mausoleum at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.