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John Rak Obituary

Rak, John M. Beloved son of the late Mile and late Helen, fond brother of Sonia Worth and Agnes (George) Ebbs, uncle of Joseph Worth, George Ebbs III and Alexandra Ebbs, cousin of Ante (Maria) Rak, dearest friend of Maria and Miriam Rodriguez; To honor John's last wishes, there will be no visitation. There will be a Funeral Mass at 12 Noon Saturday, December 4th at St. Jerome Church, 2823 S. Princeton.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2010.

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Doreen Gilles

December 3, 2010

Sonia sorry for your loss, we will miss seeing John walking up and down the block..
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Doreen, Gerry, Mikie and Nikko

December 2, 2010

Sonia and Agnes sorry for your loss. Ida Woods (Schillaci)

Maryann Molina

December 2, 2010

I already miss your smiling face and wishing you "Peace be with you", but know that every Sunday 7:30, you will always be in my prayers. John was always so giving of his time, to our church, especially August 15,where everyone could find him bartendering, sometimes all day. His activities of making wine and how he loved to talk about it. You will be missed and remembered.

Maggie Krause

December 1, 2010

My deepest condolences to your family. John was a dear friend, and will be missed.

James Trier

December 1, 2010

John, you are in a much better place, my friend. My deepest condolences to Sonia and Agnes.

Bill Lozanski

December 1, 2010

Sonia, sorry for your loss,Bill Lozanski

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