Christine Fritza, 75, Rapid City; formerly of Ethan

By Mitchell Now July 27, 2023 8:46 am

Christine Fritza, 75, of Rapid City, SD, formerly of Ethan, SD, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Monument Rehab in Rapid City. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Thursday, July 27, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Emsley Cemetery in rural Mitchell. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 6:30 PM prayer service.

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