Rita A. (Burkhart) Haskell

Rita Haskell, 89, passed away June 17, 2024 at her home in Kinsley.  She was born October 24th, 1934 at the Joseph Burkhart farm north of Offerle to Rose and Will Burkhart. After attending the local school the family moved to Offerle. Rita and Gene Cain were married and divorced in 1980. They had three children, Melody Linkugel, Bob Cain, and Misty Arnce. Rita and Martin Haskell were married on December 24, 1992 and enjoyed many happy years together.

She is survived by; Her three children, five grandchildren Chase Arnce, Sierra Stepp, Jamie Cain, Iris Cain and Cy Cain, and Great grandchildren Maggie Arnce, Sawyer Stepp and baby girl due in August.  Rita is proceeded in death by her parents, brothers Carlos and Wilbur and sister, Irene.

Rita grew up on the family farm and had a love of music.  She traveled around with her family band and was a talented steel guitarist and singer. Later Rita went to work for Haskell Brothers trucking as a bookkeeper until retirement.

Visitation is From 10 am until 5 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at McKillip Memorial Chapel.  Rosary is at 7 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and her Funeral Mass is at 10 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 both at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, burial will follow in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to Kansas Cancer Institute or to Alzheimer's Association in care of McKillip Memorial Funeral Home, Kinsley.