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Helen Rafter Obituary

Rafter, Helen (nee O'Dwyer), former wife of John Rafter, loving mother of Joan (Steve) Puttroff, John III, Thomas and Deborah Rafter, dear sister of Christopher (Theresa) O'Dwyer, Mary (the late Martin) O'Brien, Joan (the late Patrick) O'Malley, Philip (Sarah) O'Dwyer, Gerald O'Dwyer, Kitty O'Dwyer, Denis (Maureen) Dwyer, Thomas Dwyer and the late Margaret and Breda O'Dwyer, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Native of Newport County Tipperrary, Ireland. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 7901 S. Komensky Ave., to St. Patricia's Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773- 585-0702 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2002.

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Ralph & Joan & Debbie Whitehouse

April 12, 2002

Dear Joanie, John, Tom, and Debbie,

Over the years we had a bond with your mother. She was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed. Now as she resides in God's heavenly Kingdom, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eugene Rafter Jr.

March 22, 2002

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

The rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.



Our thought and prayers are with you. God Bless.

Gene, Robyn, Jack & Kaitlyn Rafter

Melissa Rafter

March 22, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends of Helen.

Mike, Misy, Kaycee and Kaylynn Rafter

Sue Rafter

March 22, 2002

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will see you sometime Friday. I love you all very much.



Love

Sue

Gerald & Judith Rafter

March 22, 2002

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all members of the family in the loss of your loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will always be remembered in our prayers.

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