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Donald Rada Obituary

Rada, Donald M. Age 60. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Balkas); loving father of Donald (Jennifer) Rada and Keith (Rachel) Rada; cherished grandfather of Alyssa, Kyle, Natalie, Vincent and Chloe; dearest son of Donald L. (the late Dolores) Rada; also survived by many close friends and relatives. Donald was a 15 year employee of BNSF Railroad. Funeral Saturday, August 15, 2015, 9:15 a.m. from the McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest to St. Damian Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Donald's name to the American Cancer Society, 17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 633-7770. For information: 708-687-2990.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2015.

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Brenda Brashares

August 19, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Troy Merry

August 12, 2015

My deepest condolences for your loss. Don will be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

Heidi Wyma

August 12, 2015

Rest in paradise ,Don. It was a pleasure knowing you. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

ted multon

August 12, 2015

R.I.p.Don remembering all the last day picnics and the fun bike riding to the bars.the fishing so many memories .I'll keep you in my prayers for now my buddy this is good bye for now I'll see you in heaven.r.I.p.freind

August 12, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Laura and his family. The Lord received a special angel. May the Lord comfort all of you during this time.Rest in paradise my friend

Rosean Wegreke

August 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I didn't know him personally but i heard loving stories about him. May he rest in peace

Susan Kowalzyk

August 12, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Rada family. Saying prayers for you during this difficult time.

Chuck Sanders

August 12, 2015

To the family of Don my deepest condolences. As a former friend and co-worker at Union Carbide/Viskase I am saddened at hearing of the death of Don. Many shift picnics and work related fun will always be in my memory of a good friend.

Paul Brantl

August 12, 2015

A very good friend and coworker, you will be missed. Rest in Peace Don my condolences to your family.

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Memorial Events
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Aug

14

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Aug

15

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

Aug

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Damian Church

IL

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McKenzie Funeral Home Ltd

15618 Cicero Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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