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Joel Ragland Obituary

Joel G. Ragland of Wauconda Memorial services for Joel G. Ragland, 58, will be held at noon Saturday, at the Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda. Born Feb. 6, 1943, in Chicago, he died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Mr. Ragland was a graduate of Wauconda High School and had served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Wauconda Moose Lodge #1969 and American Legion Post #911 in Wauconda. Surviving are his girlfriend, Marcine; children, Joel G. Ragland Jr. of Spring Grove and Janel (Brent) Connelly of Missouri; brothers and sister, James (Barbara) Ragland Jr. of McHenry, John (Gail) Ragland of McHenry, Josh (Sue) Ragland of Prairie View, Betsy (Dennis) Murray of Mundelein and Jerome (Jill) Ragland of McHenry; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. Ragland Sr. and Gene Ragland Kieffer. A memorial visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children's Memorial Hospital, 2400 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614. Family and friends are invited to sign the guest book at dailyherald.com/obits. For information, (847)526-2115.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 28, 2002.

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Sue Niemiec

February 5, 2002

We grew up with the Ragland family in Spencer Highlands. We were all saddened to hear of Joel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

The Koelling Family, Janet, Sue, and Wendy

MONICA & KEN TRAVERSONE

January 30, 2002

JOHN,GAIL AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Carol Dobner Zemba

January 30, 2002

Rest in peace, dearest Joel.

Marian Cairo

January 29, 2002

I was deeply saddened to hear of Joel's passing. We will miss his smile and terrific sense of humor. My deepest sympathy to Marcine and his family.

Lou & Anita Geary

January 29, 2002

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. We have known Joe for many years. He was a great person and we will miss him.

Joe & Lou Collins

January 28, 2002

You will be greatly missed.





Always

Joe & Lou

Claudia and Reg Bowyer

January 28, 2002

So very sorry to hear about Joel's passing. He was a dear friend of mine and my entire family for a number of years. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Marcine and his family.

Praying for you all

Claudia & Reggie Bowyer

Theresa Vannini

Becky Bauer, RN

January 28, 2002

I was one of Joel's Cardiac Rehab nurses at Good Shepherd Hospital. I looked forward to the one o'clock session when he came to exercise. He was always happy and made us smile! He was wonderful with the other rehab clients. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

I will miss him!

Doris Steinforth

January 28, 2002

I am one of Joel's neighbors. It has been so hard to drive by his house and know that he was not doing well. I will miss him so much. I will miss our talks on the boat and on the deck. He was a great man and I am so glad that I was blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Doris Steinforth

Doug Moe

January 28, 2002

I was sorry to learn of Joel's passing. I will miss his "grumpyness" at work as well as his expertise and advice he brought to the job. I worked with Joel for 4 years and shared some good times there. My condolences to his family.

Dan & Nancy Sutherland

January 28, 2002

We were so sorry to hear about Joel. We were looking forward to spending time with him at our 40th High School Reunion and are so glad we had the chance to visit with him at the Lions Dinner. He is one of the few Wauconda classmates who stayed around town, and it was always nice to run into him. We'll miss seeing him.

Terresa Shaver

January 28, 2002

I'm so sad to hear that Joel died. I haven't seen him in 7 years, but knew him well for awhile.

My friend John know him two, they were both ex telephone guys

NANCY (CLARK) MICHAELS

January 28, 2002

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JOEL, HE WAS A FUN GUYS AND I LIKED HIM VERY MUCH. NANCY

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