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Raymond Skrabis Obituary

Skrabis, Raymond P. Navy Veteran; loving companion of Kathy Soria; devoted father of Michael (Lisa) and Renee Stickel; dearest stepfather of Debbie (Terry) Morton, Brenda (Ed) Quinlan, Joseph (Laura) King and Gayle (Matt) Robitz; cherished grandfather of A.J., Nick, Tyler, Matthew, Tiffany, Johnny, Sarah, Kate, Patrick, Jimmy, Ashley, Joey, Jacob and Jessica; dearest brother of Georgene (Richard) Rumchaks and Tom (Christine) Skrabis; fond uncle of Steve (Anne) Rumchaks, Ilene (Bob) Toth and the late Karen Rumchaks; dear great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 PM. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Albert the Great Church. Mass 9:30 AM. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Retired employee of South Stickney Sanitary District. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2011.

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Lori Black

January 15, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Laura Russell

December 21, 2011

I will never forget the fond memories of Ray. He was a one of the most fun people to be around. He was able to effortlessly make everyone else have a good time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

Lee young

December 20, 2011

Thoughts and prayers with you, will miss Ray .

Kimberly, Jeremy, Aidan Lee

December 20, 2011

Kathy-our prayers are with you and the entire family. I am sorry for your loss.

Kristen Szeredy-Hosack

December 20, 2011

I am very sorry for your family's loss. My deepest sympathies go out to all. My family will be at the wake tonight to pay our respects.
Peace & Love to you all,
Kristen Szeredy-Hosack

Sheri Russell

December 20, 2011

I just want to send my prayers and love to Ray's family for GOD's strength to get them through this time of grieving. Ray was a very special person and a good friend and neighbor for many years. I will always have memories of our family times in the backyards and over the fence, camping/fishing trips and just all of us always being there for each other. I feel very blessed to have had Ray as my friend and will greatly miss him. I thank the LORD for my memories of him.

December 20, 2011

Kathy,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ray has reached the mountain top, now he will know what God's plan is. We have so many great memories with Ray, especially our Michigan trips and going to the cllub. we will treasure these memories. May God be with you and your family.

Love and prayers,
Rosie XOXOXOX

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