Podolinsky, Rita M. Age 87, of Bloomington, MN. Preceded in death by husband Joe Sr., daughter Laura, sister Mary Kaye, brothers, Emmitt, Jack and Kevin Burns. Survived by son, Joey (Jennifer) and grandchild, Madeline; sister Janet (Ed) Quinn. Rita was blessed with many lifelong friends and a wonderful family. She loved entertaining, various clubs, cooking, conversation, politics, football, music and books. Her loving hugs, sage advice and humor will surely be missed by many but not forgotten. The Goddess perished saving multiple cats while swimming to an open area in a lake where they were stranded. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 AM at the Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. So. with visitation at 10 AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Gill Brothers 952-888-7771 gillbrothers.com