Linda Raetzman Obituary

Raetzman, Linda Arlene

Linda Arlene Raetzman, née Young, age 85, of Chicago, passed away peacefully with her two children at her side Saturday, March 21, 2026, after a brief illness. Daughter of the late William and Jessie, née Neuman, Young, she was born December 30, 1940, in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Officer John P. Raetzman (CPD, d. 2009); mother to Philip Jon (Ann) and Tracy Ann Raetzman; sister-in-law to Judy Nugent of Tucson, AZ; and cherished friend to many. Pack leader to four-legged family members, including Jerry, Charlie, Fritzel, Amy, Buddy, Max, Willie, Dusty, Reggie, Vinny, Daisy, Winston, Putty, George, Trouble, Charmin, Chipper, Timmy, Munchkin, Louie, winged friend BB, and grandkittos Angel and Tommy and grandpup Sunny. Arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wright-Way Rescue, 5915 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, IL 60053 (wright-wayrescue.org). The family will also be sponsoring adoptions at Wright-Way and encourage anyone looking to grow their family to consider giving unhoused and unwanted animals a forever home. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to leave a condolence message.

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