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Raymond Headtke Obituary

Headtke, Raymond L. Age 83. U.S.M.C. Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Hogan); loving father of Michael (Diane), Kathy (Wayne) Gelman, Marty (Dawn), Nancy (Rich) Gabel and Gail (Larry) Rybakowski; proud grandfather of Brian Headtke, Erin (Nick) Campo, Michael (Teresa) Headtke, Megan (Dan) DeMasi, Elyse (Dan) Fagan, Rich (Jen) Gabel, Jeffrey Gelman, Zack Rybakowski, Matthew Gelman, Morgan Gabel, Ryan Rybakowski and Danny Rybakowski; cherished great-grandfather of Caden, Cora, Annabelle, Richie, Everett and Kyleigh; fond brother of the the late Roger (the late Rose Marie) Headtke; dearest brother-in-law of Mary (the late Emmerich "Slim") Seper; fond uncle of niece and nephews; dear friend of many. Member of St. Richard's Mens Club and Golden Agers. Retired member of Jolly Joe's Rod and Gun Club. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd., to St. Richard Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (773) 767-4730 or www.rjmodellfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 21, 2014.

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Rita Ladd & Family

May 22, 2014

To the Headtke Family,
I am so very sorry for such a great loss.
I will pray for all of you and ask God to take your sorrow away and give you strength! Love to all of you.

Joe, Mary & Max Adduci

May 22, 2014

Our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 22, 2014

Dear Betty & Family- So sorry for your loss- our prayers are with you
Nancy & Mary Ellen Fox

May 22, 2014

Nancy and Dawn:
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on your loss. May God comfort you and your family, which we will keep in our prayers. Sorry that we are unable to attend the wake.
Greg and Ann Serratore

May 22, 2014

Marty, Mike and Family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Father. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend his wake. May he rest in peace.
Jim Cacciottolo

sue fagan

May 21, 2014

Dear Nancy and Dawn and the entire Headtke and Gabel families, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers

J B

May 21, 2014

May the family of Raymond L. Headtke find comfort by drawing close to God through prayer. James 4:8

May 21, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the entire Headtke family. My prayers are with all of you! Love, Kimberly Plouzek & Family

May 21, 2014

Dear Mrs. Headtke,
To you and your entire family we send our deepest sympathy. Mr Headtke was a good guy. He was always around at st. Richard with you and your many friends. He is enjoying the goodness of heaven! With good memories and wishes for God's Blessing!
Rick and Cathy (Dzielski)Brock

Kim DiGangi

May 21, 2014

Dear Nancy, Dawn and your entire families. My sincere condolences on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Martinez

May 21, 2014

Dear Gail and the Entire Headtke Family, my deepest sympathy on your loss. May you find strength in one another and thru God to get through the difficult days ahead. My prayers are with you.

May 21, 2014

My condolences to the family and friends. Take comfort in knowing that the God of comfort invites us to draw close to him in difficult times, James 4:8. LD

Dan & Patti Prendergast

May 21, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Nancy and family on their loss.

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5725 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629

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