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Janis Ravetto Obituary

Ravetto, Janis Lee (nee Skoglund), beloved wife of the late John T. Ravetto, dearest soulmate of Lee E. Travis, loving mother of Lori (P.J.) Hall and Lisa (Jeff) Allen, fond "Nana" of Lindsey Heffron, Jacob and Danielle Allen, dearest daughter of Alison (the late Stanley) Skoglund, dear sister-in-law of Chuck and Shari Ravetto and Mary Ann Kielar, dear niece of Vivian (the late William) McGaghie, Floyd Skoglund and the late Evelyn and Edward Ulrich and many cousins, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of The Rock Island RR. Member of Sarah's Circle. Funeral Friday, August 3, 10:15 a.m., from The McKenzie Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, to The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 151st and Central Oak Forest. Visitation Thursday, August 2nd, 3-9 p.m. Service 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The American Cancer Society preferred. 708-287-2990

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 31, 2007.

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Marilyn Sorensen

August 4, 2007

Lindsey, So sorry to hear of your great loss. She(NANA) is now resting in peace and watching over you! Keep those memories close to your heart! I will be praying for you and your family at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy! Coach Marilyn

Marilyn Sorensen

August 4, 2007

Lisa & Jeff and Family, I share words of comfort with all of you at this difficult time.God has a plan for all of us and saves a place for us to live in peace. May you keep ALL the memories of MOM and NANA close at heart! Share those memories so her legacy will live on forever! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.

Shirley Overheidt-Dragas

August 3, 2007

Dear Mrs. Skoglund and family: I was so sorry to read of Janis's passing. The last time I saw her was at Mr. Skoglund's wake.
I will always remember her walking down Fenger's halls next to her tall, beloved "Jack." My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that my sisters' and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Shirley Overheidt Dragas
Ed and Anne's daughter

Karen, Anthony and Martin Killarney

July 31, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carole, Tammy, and Emily Mathis

July 31, 2007

Dear Lisa, Jeff, and your family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. I know this is very hard for you, but God must have run out of wonderful, beautiful people.So he must have called her for her reward. Her memories will be forever with you to help you through your life.

Helen Yost

July 31, 2007

Dear Dad, Lisa, Lori, and Aunt Alice,

We mourn Janis' passing and are in prayer for you as you pass through this valley. You have many friends and family who will walk there with you.

Love
Karl & Helen
Joy, Amanda, and Noah

Todd & Aggie Lewis

July 31, 2007

Dear Lisa & Jeff & Families,
I am sorry about your loss. Words can't explain enough our thoughts and feelings. I just want you to know how special you are to us and how fortunate we were to know your Mom. She was a kind lady.
Love,
Todd, Aggie, Jenna & Robert xo

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