Rita E. Brink
Of Schaumburg

Rita Brink was born on July 15, 1927 in Chicago to Robert and Anne (nee Mullins) Garman. She died Tuesday, April 24, 2007 in Schaumburg.

Mrs. Brink is survived by her children, Diane Ariola of Schaumburg, Donna (Bud) Gootee of Valparaiso, IN, John Brink of Schaumburg and Dan Brink of Lombard; her daughter-in-law, Nancy Brink of Mt. Prospect; grandchildren, Jennifer (Ray) Cellucci, Adrienne Lynch, Lisa Tenuto and Sheila (Brian) Lynch-Afryl; great-grandchildren, Marissa, Brianna and Daniel; and her sister, Carol Garman of Oak Park.

Rita is preceded in death by her husband, George R. Brink, whom she married on April 7, 1947 in Chicago; her son, Terrance Brink; her parents; five brothers; and one sister.

Funeral service and interment were held privately. Arrangements by Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., Arlington Heights.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Smile Train, 245 5th Ave. Suite 2201, New York, New York 10016 (www.smiletrain.org)  or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 910 W. Van Buren, Fourth Floor, Chicago, IL 60607.