Harkenrider, Raymond W. Age 72, late of the East Side. Loving husband of 49 years of Judith C. (Nee Slusarski). Devoted father of Rhonda Kay (Robert) Dubow and Robynn Marie (Paul) Williams. Cherished and proud papa of Bradley, Morgan, Delaney Ray, Catherine and Sophia. Loving brother of Rita (Richard) Prodoehl. Brother-in-law of Ronald (Patricia) Slusarski and Gerald (Diane) Slusarski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving parents, Raymond C. and Catherine R. Harkenrider, parents-in-law Stanley and Catherine L. Slusarski and sisters, Helen (William) Sebahar and Margaret C. Harkenrider. Veteran of U.S. Army. Retired employee of Republic (LTV) Steel. Graduate of Mt. Carmel High School & Western Michigan University. Lifelong member of Chicago Catholic Cursillo, 3rd Degree member of Trinity Knights of Columbus Council #3755, lector-commentator and treasurer of the senior citizen organization at Annunciata Church. A former Philadelphia Phillies pro baseball player & lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Funeral services Friday, September 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to Church of the Annunciata. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.
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Judy. Only today did I find out about Ray. It's more than just hard to keep a dry eye. Fran and I send our deepest condolence. It seems like only yesterday, sitting in the office, Ray showing me pictures of your Hawaiian vacation. He was so proud to be able to have taken you. You both have been in our minds......often. Sometimes 1986 seems like only yesterday. This is one of those times.
Paul & Fran Klimek
May 2, 2014
My condolences to you and your family, Mrs. Harkenrider. I just found out about your husband's passing.
Lou Klobucar
February 6, 2014
Judy (& family),
So sorry to hear about Ray. It is a very big loss to all of us. I just got around to last week's e-mail this morning. My prayers are with all of you.
De Colores,
Furls
Fr. Mike Furlan
September 9, 2013
Judy,
Diane and I send our condolences and prayers to you and your families.
Ray was a great friend but I regret that the miles that separated us did not furnish enough of a push to stay in contact. For that I'm really sad.
Love, Tom & Diane Malinowski
Tom & Diane Malinowski
September 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Judy, and your family.
I will always remember working with Ray during our Cursillo week-ends. He was a very caring and giving individual. He will be surely missed.
DeColores and God Bless.
Larry & Diane Sitkiewicz
September 5, 2013
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