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Theresa Schmidt Obituary

Schmidt, Theresa "Tess" Rago beloved wife of Ron, loving daughter of Irene (nee Serrelli) and the late Joseph L. Rago, dear sister of Mary Louise Naselli, Anita, Louis and Angela, fond sister-in-law and friend to Margaret, proud and devoted aunt to Jeremy (Martha) Naselli, Joseph (Juliet) Rago, Anthony (Kathy) Rago and Mary Rago, great aunt to Gabriella, Mia, Louis, Joseph, Daniel and Michael. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at The Original Rago Brothers Norridge Funeral Chapels, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd. Family and friends will gather Thursday for 10 a.m. Mass at Holy Rosary Church, 612 N. Western Ave., with procession to follow to St. Joseph Cemetery. 773-276-7800.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2004.

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Kathy Schramm Ticha

February 22, 2004

My thought and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Hopefully the memories of her will help you.

Many memories of the happy times at 5120 W. Fullerton with my Grandparents and your family are remembered today



Kathy Schramm Ticha

The Brefeld Family

February 22, 2004

Thank you for all the memories from being such a good teacher. Our family will never forget you and the work you have done. Susan Brefeld (1972), Diane Brefeld (1973) Jean Marie Brefeld (1977) and Michael Brefeld (1978). May you rest with God and in peace. Amen.

Rev. Ron Kalas

February 21, 2004

Dear Ron,

My sincere expression of sympathy to you on the loss of Tess. Please know that I will remember her in my prayers that she may have the fulness of life promised by Jesus and that you may have God's consolation.

Sincerely,

Ron Kalas

lynn shockey

February 20, 2004

I just wanted to send you my deepest sympathies to your family and all the friends and students lives that Ms.Rago (as I knew her)has touched. She was firm,(as we all remember with her double paddle that we all tried to hide, but she never would use it, It was more of a deterrent. She is the one teacher I always have thought about and often remembered the great lessons she taught me without me even knowing at the time. For instance when I did not know how to spell something she would say look it up in the dictionary and at the time I couldn't understand the whole thing behind that,but I do now and use it on my grandchildren all the time. Just one more thing, I used to wait on her when I was a waitress at Zum Duestchen Eck and she always had such a presence about her when I used to see her. CLASS IS JUST ONE OF THE WORDS I use to describe her.



Sincerley,



Lynn Kaminski Shockey

Class of 1971

Lee Palmer (Frederickson)

February 20, 2004

It has been a long time, but I have never forgotten the Ragos. How many fun times and meals at the Ragos sitting around the table and talking and talking.

My most sincere sympathy and parayers go to all of you who grieve so much over the loss of your dear Tess. Love to you all. Lee

Father Jim O'Brien

February 20, 2004

Dear Ron,

My sincere condolences on the death of Tess. Be assured of a remembrance in my Masses and prayers for her as well as yourself. I am sorry that I was unable to be present for the wake or Funeral Mass.

christine chlopowicz/yount

February 19, 2004

So sorry to hear about the death of your sister. I was one of her and Mary Lou's students at St. Andrew's many many years ago. I was probably one of the first group to be taught by the sisters, I graduated from there in 1964, but my younger sister and two brothers also were privileged to be amongst her students. Seeing her picture brought back fond memories of our school days at St. Andrew's. I also was always impressed by Theresa's lovely clothes and slim figure as a young adolescent. All of us wanted her for a teacher, instead of the old nuns. I was near the funeral home yesterday but couldnt find a parking space. Glad to see so many people were able to come. God bless all of you and your family.

Bishop Edwin Conway

February 18, 2004

Dear Ron, I regret that my own condition today has kept me from the wake for your wife. Be assured of my prayers for your consolation and "Tes" eternal peace. +Ed Conway P.O. 1979 60690

Kim Carter

February 18, 2004

We wish to extend our prayers and condolences to the Schmidt and Rago families.





The Carter Family

Sandi Wrtjak

February 18, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May you be consoled knowing that your beloved Tess is at peace in the arms of Our Lord.

Rita Madrigali

February 18, 2004

Ms. Rago was a wonderful teacher to me

many years ago at St. Andrew School-I

will always remember her fondly.

My sincere condolences to her family.

Molly and Joe Pritchard

February 18, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Rago's at this difficult time. Ron, Gram, Mary Lou, Nita, Lou, Angela, Margaret and all the kids please accept our condolences. May she rest in peace.

Rebecca Meyers

February 18, 2004

My family and I offer our deepest sympathy to the very dear Rago family.

Carolyn and Don Shepley

February 17, 2004

We wish the Rago and Schmidt families Peace!

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