Rita Louise Lattimore

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Rita Louise Lattimore

<p><p>Rita Lattimore, age 65 of Northfield, Minnesota, passed away at home on Monday morning, July 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.</p><p><br></p><p>Born on February 11, 1960, Rita was the youngest of 8 children born to Arnold and Lois (Hollinger) Odette. She worked as a nursing assistant at St. Lucas Nursing Home in Faribault from 1979 until 1989. She then opened her own in-home licensed daycare, followed by her own cleaning business. In the summer of 2002, she began working at the Northfield Middle School and worked there until retiring. Rita loved her job at the middle school but after 21 years she decided to retire. Shortly after retirement she was diagnosed with cancer and she fought hard for 6 months.</p><p><br></p><p>In December of 1985, Rita married the man who made her happy - Jeffrey “Duff” Lattimore. They had 3 daughters which were her pride and joy and 3 grandsons that she loved dearly. She enjoyed watching her grandsons play baseball whenever she could. Rita was hard working, kind, and simply amazing! She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.</p><p><br></p><p>Survivors include her husband Duff, her daughters Tonya (Tony) Klingelhoets, Amanda (Kris) Morelan and Tina Lattimore; 3 grandsons Zach, Dalton and Kamden; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; many nieces and nephews; and lots of in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, and her in-laws Ted and MaryAnn Lattimore. </p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service for Rita will be held at 2:00PM, Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Bierman, Benson &amp; Langehough Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at Noon and a reception will follow the service.</p><p><br></p><p>The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the amazing staff at Cancer Care and Infusion Center and the Brighton Hospice Staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements are with the Bierman, Benson &amp; Langehough Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. www.northfieldfuneral.com</p></p>
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July 17, 2025

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We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
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Love Brea, Brian and the girls

July 17, 2025

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Dick and Joyce Moore

July 17, 2025

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Jeff , Our Deepest Sympathy. Many thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this sad time.
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July 15, 2025

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Tonya - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care.
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July 14, 2025

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