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Mary Rachowicz Obituary
Mary Rachowicz
Mary Rachowicz (nee Kortekaas) age 80, of Lombard, IL., Oak Forest, IL., and Bradenton, FL., passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory; parents, Leonard and Louise.
She is survived by her sons, Matthew (Pati) and James (Shannon); granddaughter, Madeleine (Evan); Brothers, Leonard (Marlene) and Michael (Patricia), several nieces and nephews; her friends Helen, James, Judy and Ron.
A memorial service and internment will take place Friday, March 21, at 11:00 am at Queen of Heaven Cemetery and Mausoleum, 1400 S. Wolf Road, Building 4, Hillside, IL, followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Dementia Society of America or Alzheimer's Association.
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JERRY KLARIC
March 22, 2025
To the Entire Rachowicz family------Mary will be in my prayers-----
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