Rita Miriam Connahvichnah, age 65 of Keshena, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. Born on February 20, 1949 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Roy and Louise (Mahkimetas) Peterson. On July 3, 1970, Rita was united in marriage to Roderick Connahvichnah in Chicago. The couple started a family and lived in the Chicago area for 16 years before moving to Keshena. Rita worked as an aid in the Special Education Department for the Menominee Indian School District for 25 years before retiring earlier this year. She enjoyed playing bingo and slots whenever she had the chance. Rita was a wonderful woman with a great sense of humor and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family. Rita is survived by: her husband, Roderick Connahvichnah, Sr.; her children, Wayne (Carol Madosh) Connahvichnah of Neopit, Rod (Maria) Connahvichnah, Jr. of Shawano, Sosaeh (Colleen Waukechon) Connahvichnah of Keshena, Louise (Jerry) Waukau of Keshena, Chode Olsen of Shawano; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers Norman (Helen) Peterson of Keshena, Roy (Linda) Peterson, Jr. of Keshena; her sisters Lucille Surprise of Green Bay, Annette LaTender of Neopit and Amber (Romy) Johnson of South Branch. She is further survived by an Uncle Marvin Kaquatosh of Chicago as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Rita is preceded in death by: her parents; a brother, Charlie Peterson; and two sisters, Evelyn Peterson and Alice Newton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy O.Praem officiating. Visitation will be held at the Connahvichnah residence located at N353 Pine Meadows Road in Keshena on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. until the time of services on Saturday. Burial will be at the St. Michael's Cemetery in Keshena. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com