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Ralph Wakerly Obituary

Wakerly, Ralph F. husband of Carmela, father of John (Joanne), Karen Swanson, Fran Daugherty, and Ralph T. (Betty), grand father of Gina (Kevin), Michael, Susie, (their mother, the late Kate), Erik (Tara), Scott (Cristina), Mark, Lauren, Marie, and Robert, great-grandfather of Cole, Amelia, and Julia. Brother of the late Henry (late Marge) Wakerly. Visitation Tuesday 4 PM Until time of service 7:00 PM. Prayers Wednesday 8:45 AM at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Rd. (1 block West of Rt. 83), Oakbrook Terrace, IL to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Mass Wednesday 9:30 AM. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to V.F.W. Post 10778, appreciated. Funeral inquiries: 630-941-5860.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2010.

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Bob and Rosemary Blessman & family

May 29, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about your dad's death. You and your family are in our prayers.

Eric & Jeanine Lundstrom

May 28, 2010

Ralph,
So sorry to learn of your father's passing and hope that you and the family can share many happy stories and memories together has you look back over a long and wonderful life. All the best.

Tony & Pat Russo

May 26, 2010

What a sad day! Our prayers & best wishes to Carm, Karen & all the Family. Sorry we won't make it to Ralph's services but you are in our thoughts.

Laurie Pollay

May 25, 2010

My Dearest Carm and Family,

As I have shared the past 62 years with you and Ralph, through all of life's journeys, with it's many twists and turns--I now share in Ralph's final journey home, enfolded with my continuing love and prayers for him and his family.

With my deepest sympathy for your loss.

May 25, 2010

My sincerest sympathies to the Wakerly family. It was a pleasure to care for Mr. Wakerly during my time at the VA; as well having the opportunity to get to know your family.

God Bless,
Bob Cortez

Terri Jacobsen

May 24, 2010

My sincerest of sympathies to you, Ralph, and your mother and sisters. Regards, Terri Jacobsen, MCHC

May 24, 2010

Dear Carm,

We have so many fond memories of Ralph from Doings parties to Florida. Wish we could be with you now, but will see you sometime this summer.

With sympathy and love,
Jo & Ralph Lundgren

Carrie Goode

May 24, 2010

To my 'sister of the heart, Fran' and her wonderful family, my deepest condolences on your loss. I wish you strength in this difficult time.
Love, Carrie

John Segvich

May 24, 2010

Aunt Carm, John, Karen, Fran and Ralph my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I will always treasure the many times Uncle Ralph graciously shared the family history with me.

Eternal Memory!

May 24, 2010

Carm & family - Sorry to hear about Ralph's passing.

Paul Daugherty

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