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Merle Raines Obituary

Raines, Merle Lloyd died suddenly Sunday, September 25, 2005, loving son of Oscar Lloyd Raines and Florence Magnuson, fond brother of Yvonne Gwinn, Kathy Rhode, Steve Herchenroder, Kyle Van Voorhees, Tom Fenton and the late Terry Herchenroder, dear friend of Mark Lovejoy, beloved father of nine children and many grandchildren. Served in the U.S. Navy; and was a retired railroad worker. Merle enjoyed his Harley and all of his wonderful Harley friends. Services will be held on Friday, at Hertz Toma Funeral Home, Kankakee, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 28, 2005.

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Andrea Abear

October 2, 2005

Real people, and real freinds, are a rare, and seldom felt blessing in life. And Merle you were one of those very few. Gonna miss every day of your smile, and caring of all. Freinds Forever, Andrea

Susan Lovejoy

September 29, 2005

It was a pleasure to know Merle, his friendship will be greatly missed, especially by Mark and the kids.

MARK LOVEJOY

September 28, 2005

IF YOU CAN HOLD YOUR HAND UP AND FILL EACH FINGER THE THE NAME OF A TRUE FRIEND YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY PERSON I CAN ONLY COUNT FOUR FINGERS NOW. MERLE I TRULY LOVED AND RESPECTED YOU. AND I MISS YOU VERY MUCH ALREADY. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO KNOW YOU AND SAY HI AND WATCH OVER ALEX FOR ME.

Fabiola Falger

September 28, 2005

Merle,your loving kind ways will be missed. It was a honor to be your friend.May God bless you on your journey to heaven.

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