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Joseph Rafacz Obituary

Rafacz, Joseph J. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Pearce); loving father of Mark (Shannon) Rafacz and Ronald (Roxanne) Duttko; dear grandfather of Madison Rafacz and Danielle Duttko; fond brother of Stanley (the late Joan) Rafacz and Jean (Ronald) Pawelkiewicz. Funeral will be Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Rd. Bensenville, IL to St. Alexis Catholic Church, 400 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, IL for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Friden's Cemetery. Visitation, Monday 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago IL 60661 or Elmhurst Memorial Hospice, 155 East Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126. For funeral info call 630-766-3232 or visit www.geilsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2013.

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August 6, 2013

So sorry to hear about Joe's passing
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Kathleen Truty

July 16, 2013

I was so sorry to hear that Joe passed away. I have fond memories of Joe from all the happy occasions over my many years as part of the Truty family. He was handsome, personable and always a pleasure to spend time with. My condolences to his family.

Jerry & Alice Truty

July 15, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sarah Braden

July 14, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I remember him fondly and he had a wonderful laugh.

Chuck and Mary Dawson

July 14, 2013

Mark, Shannon, and Madison: Our deepest sympathies to all of you. May you find comfort in your memories.

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15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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16

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

Jul

16

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Alexis Catholic Church

400 W. Wood Street, Bensenville, IL

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Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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