Loving wife of the late Ralph R. Rice, whom she married Aug. 10, 1940; beloved mother of Gerald (Diane) Rice, Sharon (Arthur) Worrell, Carol Ann (Walter) Mika, Daniel (Debra) Rice, Dennis (Kathy) Rice, Mary (Tim Dietzel) Rice and Debra Herman; adored grandmother of 23; cherished great-grandmother of 23; great-great grandmother of one; devoted daughter of the late Harry and Ida Busch; dear sister of the late Lillian (the late Bill) Neumann, Esther (the late Tom) Hall, and John and Harvey Busch.
Violet was a devoted homemaker to her large family. She was a longtime member of St. Irene Catholic Church in Warrenville and was an active volunteer, helping senior citizens with programs such as Meals on Wheels.
Visitation Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St. (Naperville). Additional visitation Wednesday, Aug. 26, 9:00-9:45 a.m. at St. Irene Catholic Church, 28w531 Warrenville Rd.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Irene Catholic Church.
Interment St. Michael Cemetery, (Wheaton).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Warrenville Youth and Family Services.
