Rita Mae Brandt

January 28th, 2024

I have so many fond memories of Rita always being such a funny and loving person. She was the first cousin of my mom Renee Land nee Tuchten, and any time I saw Rita I remember she had a smile on her face.

~Chris Land
~First Cousin, Once Removed, West Bloomfield Township, MI

December 3rd, 2023

Rita and I taught together for many years. We also had several mutual friends that kept us in touch. She was a dear loving lady!
Much love being sent to her family whom she adored.

~Heidi Coagan
~friend/colleague, Mundelein, Illinois

December 3rd, 2023

From the moment my boys and I “the twins” met Rita it was an instant friendship. The jokes we shared, the amazing advice she gave and the love and hugs she gave to my boys are soemthing we will cherish forever. We have been truly blessed to know her, and call her not just neighbor but friend.

~Jessica, Jax and Liam Murukurthy
~Friend and Neighbor, Northbrook, Illinois

December 3rd, 2023

Always full of life and enjoyment of everyone around her. A loving wife and mother.

~Rom and Madeline Liebert
~Cousin to husband Ken, Hampshire, IL.

December 3rd, 2023

My fond memories of Rita were that she always had a smile on her face the minute you saw her. When she spoke of others it would only be with kind words. I always thought how lucky Ken was to find such a person. Rita will certainly be missed and always loved.

~Martyhorse@aol.com
~Cousin of Ken Brandt, South Beloit, IL

December 2nd, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to the family. I have many fond memories of the Brandt family reunions. Rita always made us laugh and she was just a blessing to have in your life!

~Ken and Nancy Brown
~Cousin the Ken Brandt, DeBary, FL

December 2nd, 2023

Our condolences to the family. There are so many memories of family gatherings. So thankful we were all together in June, 2019. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.

~Jeff and Sandy Kerl
~Cousin, Naples, Florida

December 1st, 2023

Rita always made you feel very special. You could feel her enthusiasm for life by just talking with her. She was a kind, generous, happy and caring person, My sympathy to Ken and all her family! We all will miss her.

~Diana Lea Kucera
~Cousin to Rita’s husband Ken, Huntley

December 1st, 2023

We have fond memories of Rita and her family when we lived in Wheeling. Our condolences to the family. We know Rita will be missed by many.🙏

~Tom & Cindy Webbet
~Old neighbors, Montgomery, Texas

November 30th, 2023

My condolences to the Brandt family. Rita was a wonderful mentor to me when I student taught next door in Nancy Minske’s classroom. Those were some wonderful days of my career in CCSD21. It’s been almost twenty years, but I still use the strategies she generously shared with me. I will remember her with a warm smile, kind words and sound advice.

~Maureen Barnes
~Mentee Teacher, Wheeling

November 30th, 2023

I only met Rita recently and knew from the first hug hello she was a treasure
I am so sorry for such a huge loss of an amazing person !,

~Linda Liss
~Friend, Deerfield

November 30th, 2023

Rita and my Mom were lifelong friends, going all the way back to high school, so I have known her my whole life. Rita will always be family to me. She was the most kind and loving person I knew. I love her so much. To her wonderful family – we are sending all our love – you’re in our prayers. May her memory be for a blessing, always.

~Allee Martell
~family friend, Buffalo Grove, IL

November 30th, 2023

Mrs. Brandt was the most loving and kind teacher and changed my daughter’s life so much that she became a teacher. My heart goes out to her family. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all.

~Kathy Hartman
~Friend, Michigan

November 30th, 2023

My condolences to the Brandt family. Rita was my son Andrew’s teacher for 3rd and 4th grade at Poe School. The wonderful impact she had on both of our lives will never be forgotten. She was the most caring and selfless person l have ever known,. How she treated and made her students and their families feel left a huge impact on them. I am so grateful for having been one of them .

You will be missed our Mrs. Brandt! Rest peacefully!

Pam Wilkiel ♥️🩷❤️

~Pam wilkiel
~Friend, Loudon, Tn

November 30th, 2023

We have such wonderful memories of our dear Rita. She taught both of our sons at E.A. Poe Elementary school, and remained our forever friend. We will certainly miss her beautiful smile. Rest in peace, Rita.
Much love from The Beckers

~Susan and Mark Becker
~Friends, Arlington Heights

November 30th, 2023

I was saddened to hear about Rita
My thoughts and prayers are with Ken and the family.

~Joyce Stemp
~Neighbor, co-worker, and friend, Wheeling, Il

November 30th, 2023

My sympathy to Kenny and to Rita’s children and grandchildren on the loss of Rita, a beloved treasure. Rita and I were fellow teachers, and her kindness, thoughtfulness, and caring will continue to be a special part of my life.

May her memory be a blessing.

~Evelyn Heidke
~Friend, Mount Prospect

November 29th, 2023

Rita and I were very good friends in elementary school and occasional friends in later years. She was a dear frien and a wonderful person. So sorry we didn’t keep up our friendship. I was shocked to see she had died and had Alzheimer’s.

~Susan Raiff Pristave
~Old friend, 194 Whistler Rd Unit 301 Highland Park IL 60035

November 29th, 2023

My wife and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Rita and offer our deepest condolences. Rita was the most sweetest, caring, loving person we ever knew and that has been since our elementary and high school days. May she rest in peace.

Love always, Cary and Claudia (“Corky”) Katznelson

~Cary and Claudia Katznelson
~Good Friends, Skokie, IL