Birth date: Mar 27, 1945 Death date: Apr 5, 2024
Rita Darlene (Kinkade-Scharder) Diffenauer, age 79, of Energy, IL passed away on April 5, 2024 and entered her Eternal home. Rita was born March 27, 1945 to Etta Mae Kinkade. Raised in Olney, IL by the only father she knew Russell Read Obituary
Sorry for your loss. Rita was a special lady.
I remember the ceramic figurines she painted for each of us. She had them in for example my brother was a football player and my sister a cheerleader, me black sheep and the two youngest sister were just little sisters. We were all still in grade school and middle school. Sure am going to miss her. She always was dressed to the t. Hair and makeup ALWAYS done and smelt sooo good with her perfume. She was so easy to talk to and I'll never forget the sound of her voice or laughter. Tell mom hi for me and that I love and miss her sooooo much! Im so glad you are no longer in any pain and are in a much better place than we are. I love you go fly hi ! Shelly
I enjoyed getting to know Bob and Rita after meeting Bob on a mission trip to Scotland in 2014. I met Rita afterwards and spent a few days in their lovely home . I'm so grateful for those few days together. She was wise and full of the Holy Spirit. What a precious saint. I'm praying for your family.
We write this message with a heavy heart after hearing of the passing of our dear sister. We are however comforted by the fact that she finished her race well, she loved our Lord Jesus to the end. Our visit to IL 2nd Baptist will never be the same. We will miss her warm hospitality and her generosity. Whenever we visit her church, she always gave us gifts, I look at them in my house and feel her love. Her Christmas card is still on my fridge with Mr Bob and Rusty. I will miss our private messaging, how she encouraged me on my walk with the Lord.
Dear sister Robyn, thank you for loving her to the end. She had a good daughter in you. We continue to pray for you and Grant even as you care for Darlene as well. We pray for Mr Bob, I cannot even imagine the pain of losing your sweetheart of a lifetime feels like. What an example of the marriage covenant. We will continue to pray for everyone in the family. See you soon Ms Rita, you have run the race and finished well. What await you is your crown. Love you so much~ Joseph, Welheminah, Tikfah and Phoebe from South Africa
we know God called her home.
Rita was always know as my red headed aunt. Loved her laugh and big heart. She will be missed dearly. Many prayers go out to Bob, Robyn and the whole family. Her love and many memories will be carried on through her family. I can only imagine the happy reunion she is having with her boys. May god give her family the strength to get through this difficult times. Love & big hugs to you all! Love Mark & Geri
Our deepest sympathies to Bob and your family. We have some sad and some great memories when you guys were in Pinckneyville. Special thoughts and prayers for you and your loved ones.
Fred and Barb Pabst
