Rita Dauphin, 81, of Polo, IL, passed away on September 13, 2025, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
Rita was born on December 23, 1943, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of the late Max and Mildred (Sweet) Dauphin. She was educated in the schools of Polo, IL. Rita was a manager for her family farm. She also worked as a dog groomer/obedience trainer and as an assessor for many years. Rita was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo, IL She was also a member of the Kenosha Kennel Club. She served for over 20 years on the Ogle Fair Board and received a 50-year pin from the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included horseback riding, showing dogs, quilting, being an accomplished artist, but most of all, she loved spending time with her friends and family.
Survivors include her brother, Karl Dauphin of HI; sister, Janice Russo of Kenosha; nephews, Robert (Patricia) Hale of Kenosha, Randy (Regina) Osborne of WA, John (Marcella) Osborne of SC; nieces, Michelle Berry of NJ, Karla Berridge of FL; also included is her dearest friend, Carol (Rich) Magnuson. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Maxine Osborne, and her niece, Linda Osborne.
A visitation will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Polo, IL, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM with funeral services to follow immediately at 12:00 PM. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery.
