Passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at Rosewood Care Center, Saturday, April 8, 2017. Age 83 years. Survived by a son Edward (Mary ) Richards, Jr. of Waukesha, WI., two daughters Kay (James) Novak of Shorewood and Anne (Richard) Doss of Lake Charles, LA. Eight grandchildren Lynnea (Jim) Derocher, Paul (Becky) Richards, Phillip (Jodie) Richards, Ryan (Laura) Novak, Brett Novak, Mark (Austin) Novak, Samantha (Thomas) Milhoan and Katie Krock. Thirteen great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson. Her sister Janet (Raymond-deceased) Reardon and a niece Stacey Reardon. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Edward R. Richards, Sr., (2014), a grandson Christopher Richards and her parents Harry and Elnora Rasmussen. Harriet was born in Joliet on July 22, 1933. She graduated from J.T.H.S Class of 1951. Harriet and her husband Ed enjoyed spending their winters in Mesa, AZ. where they had a active social life and many close friends from all across the U.S. and Canada. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many who will be dearly missed by all. Harriet's family would like to thank Dr. Ramesh Patel and Dr. Sarode Pundaleeka for their many years of compassionate care. Funeral Services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd, Tuesday, April 11th at 4:00 P.M. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2:00 P.M. until time of services.