Barbara-Rhatigan-Obituary

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Barbara J. Rhatigan

Jan 4, 1950 - Jun 4, 2025

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I missed you alot when we moved away. I will miss you until we meet again at the end of my life. You will be in my thoughts. Love you

Barbara was a wonderfully sweet person. I met her over forty years ago when our children were in grade school together and we worked on several projects. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Barb was a beautiful, kind, loving, wonderful woman who truly brightened the lives of everyone she knew. From the first time we met her she welcomed us into her family with open arms, and for that, we will be forever grateful. She treated everyone with such kindness and showed endless love for life and her family, friends & pets.

One of my favorite memories of Barb was from our wedding, we asked her to say a last minute prayer (of which we didn’t prepare her for). She jumped...

I loved working with Barb in Labor and Delivery. She was so compassionate. She took care of my daughter and grand babies. She loved her patients. I will miss her smile.

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See you on the other side. I love and miss you. So many memories.....

The Mehochko family is so fortunate to have known Barb for so many years. Her friendship, generosity and thoughtfulness to all throughout her life showed through in everything she did.
We pray that Jimmy, Brian and Ann, Tony and Lauren and all of Barb's family and friends will find comfort and peace in the memories shared with her.

Much love to all, Mark and Mary Mehochko.

So very sorry for your loss Jim. My condolences to you and your family!

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on this huge loss. I never met Mrs. Barbara but I did work with her son Tony, and only a great mother, woman and overall person, would raise such a great human. May she rest in the loving arms of our Lord.

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Barbara's Obituary

Barbara J. Rhatigan, nee Marino, age 75, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.  Beloved wife of James B. Rhatigan.  Loving mother of Anthony (Lauren) Rhatigan and Brian (Ann) Rhatigan.  Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Fitzgerald, and Jude. Dear sister...

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