Raphael, Theodore age 97, of Park Ridge, March 29th, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Malvene Raphael (nee Pollak), adored father of Judith Raphael (Tony Phillips), Susan Duarte Berry (Tom), Diana Lauber (Dan), devoted grandfather of Leslie Gordon, Alex Gordon (Lisa), Christopher Wienke, Matthew Wienke and Gabriele Duarte (Piper), loving great-grandfather of Alana Gordon-Brown, Austin Gordon and Zoe Gordon. Retired Dentist, Lt. Colonel, US Army RT. WWII and Korean War veteran. Private family gravesite service, memorial celebration Sunday, April 3rd, in his honor 1 to 4 p.m., at the home of Susan and Tom Berry, 1309 W. Fargo, Apt. 1-S. Call: (773) 230-0815 for info. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the USO www.uso.org.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
Albert & Pam Bertolani
April 2, 2005
Our deepest condolances to you.
Gerri Martin
April 2, 2005
Your father has been a great friend to the Dakoff family and will be truly missed by all of us. My son wears your father's military sweater. My kitchen displays a porcelein figure made by your mother. We think of them often.
Carol and Bill Younger
April 2, 2005
Our love and prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss for your family. From all that we have heard and all that we have seen in his family, it is obvious he was a very dear, loving, man of honor. God bless each of you.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more