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Akers, Sr., Raymond F. Army Veteran, beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Korenkiewicz); loving father of Ray Jr. (Amy), Jane (late Tullio) Infelise, and Mary Akers, grandfather of Tullio Jr., Matthew, Genevieve, Ray and Tori, brother of the late Lorraine Akers, late James (late Monica), late Dolores Brennan, late Rosemarie Vales, and late Joseph (Theresa); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Cook County Clerk Office. Past Grand Knight of Daniel Dowling Council K. of C. and 4th degree member of Archbishop Quigley Council #2428. Funeral Monday 9:00am from Pomierski F.H., 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church for 9:30am Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-9pm. 773-927-6424. 
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June Junko
January 31, 2010
Auntie Rosemary, Janie, Mary and Ray, We are praying for comfort for you. I know today would have been Uncle Ray's birthday. Do lean on Jesus. He will uphold you. Much love, Junie and Dave
June Junko
December 22, 2009
Dear Auntie Rosemary, Ray, Janie and Mary, We are praying for your comfort. May Jesus surround all of you with His loving arms and hold you all very close to Himself. With prayers and love, Junie and Dave
December 19, 2009
Aunt Rosemary, I was very sorry to hear about Uncle Ray's passing. It's so sad that all of my dad's brothers and sisters are now gone. I have fond memories of all the family get-togethers when we were in Illinois. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Your Goddaughter, Janet Akers Garrison
Sandy, Denise, Fidel and Maria Cortina
December 14, 2009
rosemary, Ray, Janey and Mary what can we say that hasn't been said already, we have been neighbors for the last 15 years, and it's very hard to say a last good bye to someone so special, and we are deeply saddened by your loss.
Sergio and Onelia Ortega
December 14, 2009
Grandma, Ray, Janey and Mary there is no need to say how sorry we are for your loss because you already know how we feel, we first met Ray 15 years ago and from being our next door neighbor with time he became grandpa Ray,we learned to love him like a real grandpa, to Sergio he was the Grandfather he never had, thank you for allowing us to be by your family at all times and for giving us the privilege to have met such a wonderful man, always remember that you can count on us 24/7
Vince & Barbara Schavone
November 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Akers' family during this time of sadness.
JOHN JAMROZIAK
November 29, 2009
SORRY TO READ THE DEATH OF RAY SR.HAVING LOST MY WIFE ELAINE ON11-7-08
I'M STILL GRIVING HER PASSING.ROSEMARY
YOU WILL MISS HIM A LOT,BUT LET HIM GO
FOR HE IS WITH OUR LORD.TIME WILL HEAL THIS HURT.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYS.
JOHN (ROSS) JAMROZIAK
Frank & Judy Blaszak
November 29, 2009
We are sorry to hear of the death of Ray Sr. We have many fond memories of Ray Sr. and we will cherish them forever. We will pray for him at Mass.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Akers Family.
BURT AND ARLENE BERNSTEIN
November 27, 2009
WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR DAD HAD PASSED AWAY PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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