Rita J. Hawkins, 89, of Melbourne, IA, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Story County Medical Center in Nevada, IA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place at the Melbourne Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established by the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.