Marita L. Rawski, 82 of Clinton, IL formerly of Reston, VA passed away 1:35 AM December 2, 2023 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

 

Services will be 10 AM January 5, 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church, Clinton, IL with Rev. David Dunlop officiating. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

 

Marita was born June 30, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frederick and Lucille (Stemm) Lange.

 

She is survived by her sister, Katherine, her 2 daughters, Katherine and Carol, and her 3 grandchildren, Ryan, Will, & Anna. She is predeceased by her parents, brothers Martin and Donald, sister Betty, son Joseph, and her ex-husband Henry (with whom she maintained an amicable friendship over the years).

 

Marita grew up in Illinois as a Lutheran Pastor’s daughter. As an adult, she moved to Los Angeles, CA where she met and married Henry Rawski in 1965. Henry’s job took them from California to Ohio and on to her beloved Reston, Virginia in 1978.

 

Marita was a successful real estate agent selling in the Reston area from the 1980’s well into the 2000’s. She was a devout and active church member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for 40 years where she could usually be found altar serving, volunteering, and singing in the church choir. She delighted in cooking, gardening, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and taking long walks with her many dogs over the years. She was passionate in her love of all animals, especially dogs.

 

Marita’s caring, fun-loving and adventurous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.

 

Memorials may be directed to Second Chance for Pets in Clinton, IL.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com