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Richard Raven Obituary

Richard Michael Raven Age 62, of Shorewood, passed away peacefully Friday, March 5, 2010 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Born August 23, 1947 in Chicago, he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Project Manager and Communications Instructor for Ameritech. His family was his life. Surviving are his wife, Kathy A. (nee Kupka) Raven; his children, Richard James (Jill) Raven, Cherie (Brian Chapin) Raven, and Kristin Ellen (Ben O'Connor) Raven; four grandchildren, Brooke Elizabeth and Richard John Raven, and Audrey Katherine and Edward Michael Chapin; one brother, Daniel Joseph Raven; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents, Stanley and Dorothy (nee Coakley) Raven; and three siblings, Raymond, Robert and Dorothy Raven. Funeral services for Richard M. Raven will be Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to University of Chicago Cancer Research Center, 5841 S. Maryland Ave MC 1140, Chicago, IL 60637 would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500 www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Herald-News from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2010.

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Howard Rosenmayer

March 10, 2010

I always enjoyed Rick's keen sense of humor. He will be missed, but at least his suffering has ended. Kathy, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Russ Estabrook

March 10, 2010

Kathy and Family, our sympathy and prayers. I have known Rich since the mid 1970s - Illinois Bell and Bellcore/Telcordia. He was great and fun to work with. Through his teaching he touched the life of thousands of students. Rich is one of the good guys - he will be missed.

Lynn Beutel Verburg

March 8, 2010

I went to Help of Christians school with Rich. My sympathy to his family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Denise & Frank Sedlak

March 7, 2010

Dear Kathy, We send our sympathy, prayers, love, and support. Your family will always be blessed with the beautiful memories of Rich as husband, father, grandfather, and friend. May you be touched by God's presence, and strengthened by His love

Larry Coolbroth

March 7, 2010

RIch was a long time coworker and friend at Bellcore/Telcordia following his retirement from Ameritech. He worked in my 5ESS training group at Telcordia for several years and students loved him. He will surely be missed - tis a sad day.

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