Visitation will be Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. There will be no services and burial will be private at a later date.

Rhonda was born February 18, 1959 in Mendota to William and Shirley (Alshouse) Politsch.

Rhonda graduated from Mendota High School 1977 and Illinois Valley Community College. In 1979 she began her 42 year career in banking with Sublette Farmers State Bank, later becoming Pioneer State Bank. She served with the Sublette Business Association and Sublette Fire Protection District. Rhonda was passionate about animals and devoted much of her time competing with her dogs in agility competitions and obedience training.

She is survived by her mother, Shirley Politsch of Mendota; two sisters, Sherri Politsch of Mendota and Michelle (Jim) Vance of York, Pennsylvania; one brother, Roger Politsch and two nephews, Peyton Vance and Jackson Vance.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her father William Politsch in 2019.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Illinois Valley Animal Rescue.