Rita M Bianchi

Rita M. Bianchi, 96, of Fort Dodge, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Marian Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will held on Monday June 15th at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Church with Msgr. Kevin McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Corpus Christi Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Holy Trinity Church.

Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.

Rita is survived by children, Diane (Bill) Bianchi-Bell of Colorado Springs, CO, Dave (Joyce) Bianchi of Fort Dodge, Mary (Dan Wilson) Bianchi of Fort Dodge, Richard (Laura) Bianchi of Genoa, IL, Mark Browning of Boston, MA, Barb Bianchi of Fort Dodge, 19 grandchildren, 7 step grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 14 great step grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Pesho, children, Dr. Suzanne Bianchi, Michael Bianchi, parents, Edward and Margaret (Staebler) Doyle, siblings, Ruth Harms, Rose Marie Schweing, and Ronnie Doyle.

Rita Margaret Doyle was born on December 18, 1929, in Webster City, daughter of Edward and Margaret (Staebler) Doyle. She was raised in Williams, Iowa prior to her family moving to Fort Dodge. She graduated from Sacred Heart School and then attended Tobin Business College. On January 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Pesho Bianchi at Holy Rosary. The couple established their home in Fort Dodge and to this union, six children were born; daughters Suzanne, Mary, and Diane, sons, Michael, Dave, and Richard. Rita worked in bookkeeping for many years at various businesses in Fort Dodge. She loved spending time with her family and cooking for them. She was known throughout the community for her famous meatballs and sauce. She enjoyed playing card games with family and friends. Rita is a member of Holy Trinity Parish.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.