Rita Wolz Sova

Background

Sova, Rita Wolz was born on May 4, 1934 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Daughter of August and Eva Mae (Kowalczyk) Wolz.

Education

Diploma in Nursing, Little Company of Mary Hospital, 1956. Bachelor of science in nursing, University Illinois, Chicago, 1973. Master of Science in Nursing, Northern Illinois University, 1977.

Postgraduate, Northern Illinois University, since 1982.

Career

Staff nurse, St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, 1956-1962; nursing instructor, St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, 1973-1976; staff nurse, St. Mary Hospital, DeKalb, Illinois, 1962-1964; staff nurse, Will County Public Health Department, Joliet, 1964-1972; faculty, Joliet Junior College ADNP, 1976-1989; chairman, Joliet Junior College ADNP, since 1989.

Achievements

• Rita Wolz Sova has been listed as a noteworthy community health nurse, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sierra Club, Audobon Society. Member American Nurses Association, American Association of University Women, National League Nursing, American Association Associate Degree Nursing, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening, traveling.

Connections

Married Edward John Sova, June 22, 1957. Children: Laura Lee, Mary Beth.

Father:

August Wolz

Mother:

Eva Mae (Kowalczyk) Wolz

Spouse:

Edward John Sova

child:

Laura Lee Sova

child:

Mary Beth Sova