Rita Zdun (nee Poremski), age 83 of Westchester. Retired Westchester Middle School teacher. Beloved wife of Adolph, loving sister of the late Henry, Eleanore, Sylvia, Sigmund and Robert and cherished aunt of Mary Ellen, Robert, John and many other nieces and nephews. Rita was honored by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy with their Award of Excellence in 1988 and was recognized for her outstanding contribution to her young students. In 1996, Rita was recognized by Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. This recognition serves as undisputable testimony to her value as an outstanding teacher. Rita was also choosen to represent the Westchester School District Math and Science Academy at all the conventions including those in Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Washington D.C. and British Columbia. Visitation Tuesday, June 4, 9:00am until time of Prayers, 10:30am at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, 2447 S. DesPlaines Avenue, North Riverside to Divine Providence Church, 2550 Mayfair Avenue, Westchester. Mass 11:00am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rita’s name to the Divine Providence School Fund, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, Westchester, IL 60154 would be appreciated.
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Jack Franklin
June 1, 2019 at 9:05 amI really enjoyed the years we were coworkers at Kennedy School. Rita was an inspiration in the classroom and a good friend.
Debbie Bieber
June 1, 2019 at 9:00 pmMrs. Zdun taught me alot about math and also about life…. Her words from Algebra ring true, what you do to one side you must equally do to the other side. Went on to get an engineering degree from Notre Dame with her inspiration. Thank you.
Jan Capodagli (DeAno)
June 2, 2019 at 12:05 amMrs. Zdun was an extremely patient teacher for this 8th grader who excelled in all subjects BUT math. She tried every way she could think of to get me to understand pre-algebra but kept her cool when the lightbulb refused to illuminate. She never gave up on me, though. I am an ELAR teacher now but think of her at times when I have a struggling student. She was a fantastic teacher and person who encouraged me to read to first graders because she saw my potential to be a teacher. Rest peacefully, Mrs. Zdun.
Oliver D Buenaseda
June 2, 2019 at 8:51 amMrs. Zdun was a great inspiration and helped me build a strong mathematical foundation to my engineering career. I can never thank her enough!
Rest In Peace and my condolences to the family.
Philip Balek
June 2, 2019 at 11:33 amMrs. Zdun was my favorite teacher of all. It was a privilege to be one of her students. I often think about her and the way she treated me with such respect which, to a kid, was unusual. I always meant to thank her for that. I’ve always held her in very high regard and believe need more teachers like her. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family and friends.
Rita M Seraphim
June 2, 2019 at 6:00 pmMy sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Rita.
Joan Lund
June 2, 2019 at 8:03 pmRita was a great college friend & buddy. We spent many good times together at NIU & many years after. I will miss her.
Fr. Rob Schultz
June 3, 2019 at 10:56 amMrs. Zdun was one of my favorite teachers. She taught me and my sisters, as well as my father. She was a wonderful person, and I was blessed to know her. May she rest in eternal peace.
Carol Miley
June 4, 2019 at 10:14 amI taught with Rita for seventeen years at the Mary Jane Kennedy School and Westchester Middle School. She was a patient mentor and taught me everything I knew about teaching elementary math. My condolences to Rita’s family, friends, and the Westchester community. Rest In Peace, Rita. You will be missed.