Rita A Soper

Rita Soper passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in Plano, Texas at the age of 101.

Rita was born on February 21, 1924, in Bay City, Michigan to Alexander and Blanche Swierzbin. She married Harold Soper on May 7, 1949, and they were married for 72 years. She attended Saint Stanislaus Catholic school through 8th grade and graduated from Bay City Central High School and Northeastern School of Commerce.

Rita spent most of her adult life in Midland, Michigan where she was devoted to raising her three daughters, was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church, and volunteered at the MidMichigan Medical Center gift shop for 34 years. Throughout her life Rita enjoyed spending time with longtime friends, and she endeared herself to those who knew her in her final years in Plano, Texas. She always cared about others and expressed gratitude.

She is survived by her daughters Peggy (Terry) Schpok, of Dallas, Texas, Mary (Keith) Maisto, of Portage, Michigan, and Michelle (Robert) Cunningham, of Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Hilary Bierman, Andrea Ross, Kaitlyn Cunningham and Ryan Cunningham, and great-grandsons Asher Bierman, Sammy Bierman, Zander Ross and Ezra Ross. Rita is also survived by sister-in-law Rita Swierzbin, sister-in-law Louise VanSickle, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold (2021), brother George Swierzbin, and sister Florence Margherita.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3109 Swede Ave, Midland, Michigan followed by a funeral Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. and

interment at New Calvary Cemetery in Midland, Michigan.

If desired, contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Blessed Sacrament Church at www.blessed-midland.org.