Marita Moore passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023. She was born January 26, 1926, in Stockton, IL to the late Walter and Mary Ellen (O'Halloran) Creighton. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1943 after which she attended St. Francis School of Nursing in Freeport, IL. She married Clyde "Sandy" Moore on May 12, 1945, and was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest child started school. Marita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena, a member of Lena Woman's Club, Lena Historical Society, a 50-year member of Lena Home Extension, a member of Micro Switch/Honeywell 25-year club, a member of the Red Hat Society, and had belonged to several card clubs. After retiring from Micro Switch/Honeywell in the purchasing dept., she worked as a home nurse/companion at FHN, volunteered at Mother Hubbard's Cupboard working with young moms, and was a volunteer at FHN. Marita loved to entertain and was a wonderful cook and baker. Marita and Sandy enjoyed many years of traveling together. Marita took her dream trip to her ancestor's homeland in Ireland while in her 80s.

She is survived by her three children: Gary (Sharon) Moore of Freeport, La Rae (Gene) Gothard of Savanna, and Karyn (Bob) Collier of Freeport.  She is also survived by her son-in-law Sam Gadola, of Hardwood Hts.; seven grandchildren; Mark (Kathryn) Moore of Tennessee, Becky Moore of Machesney Park, Tony (Kendra) Gothard of Savanna, Tracy Madura of Bolingbrook, Robyn (Josh) Joens of Shannon, Troy Collier of Freeport, and Brian Gadola of Hardwood Hts.; 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Sandy, her daughter Roberta Gadola, sister Wilma Groom, and brothers Regis, Cecil, and Norman Creighton.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena, Illinois.

A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena, Illinois.

Father Peter Snieg will officiate the services.

A private family burial will take place at Lena Burial Park in Lena, Illinois.

A memorial fund has been established in her name.