Rita Cihlar

Rita M Cihlar, 74, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on March 3, 2024. She was born on March 9, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. Rita moved to Arizona in 2010 and worked as a bill collector with 1st Midwest Bank. She was known for designing and creating ceramic dolls for competitions, plus she taught this skill to others. Rita was also well known for designing, making, and selling jewelry at craft shows in the Tucson area.

Rita is survived by her husband, Jim S Cihlar; 3 daughters, Kim Weiland, Dale Duncan, and Cassie Carr; 4 sons, Chris Madsen, Jim Cihlar, Joe Cihlar, Jimmy Saltz, and Robbie Saltz; 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 1 daughter, Terri Cihlar, and 1 son, Steve Madsen.