Batavia, Illinois
Lonnie George Raatz of Aurora Lonnie George Raatz, formerly of Chester, Neb., the son of Martin and Dixie Raatz was born on March 22, 1958, in Belleville, Kan. He departed this life on Friday, July 16, 2010. Lonnie grew up in Chester and graduated from Chester-Hubbell High School in 1976. He...
Read MoreDear Raatz Family:
I also worked for Lonnie for many years at World's Finest Chocolate and can't tell how sorry I am for your loss. Lonnie always had nic names for us and he called all of us kiddo. He had the nicest pictures of his family in his office and loved you all very much. I will always remember the fun times.
Cindy Legerski
July 26, 2010 | Evergreen Park, IL
BRENDA, DIXIE, AND RUSS I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR THE NEWS , MOM CALLED ME TO TELL ME, AS DIXIE CAN TELL YOU LONNIE AND I WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER TILL THE EIGHT GRADE IN CHESTER, RAATZS LIVE RIGHT BEHIND US, IT WAS LIKE BOTH RAATZ AND SHINN WERE ONE FAMILY, WE SPENT SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER BOTH FAMILIES, I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS HAS HAPPENED, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY HE WAS A GREAT GUY TO GROW UP WITH, TIM SHINN SARATOGA SPRINGS N.Y.
TIM SHINN
July 22, 2010 | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Brenda, Dixie, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy. I was a classmate/teammate/friend of Lonnie's from the 5th grade all through High School at Chester-Hubbell - we graduated together in the Bicentennial Class of 1976 and were roommates in college at UNL. He was such a great friend and great competitor both in academics and sports. Some of my fondest memories in life are with Lonnie back in high school wearing the purple and gold of the Bulldogs...
John Holmes
July 22, 2010 | Beijing China
my heart breaks for the entire family. hold on to the happy time and good memories ....may those special times help heal the pain of your loss. I am so sorry and i will pray for all of you. love Luise and Joe Lachajczyk
July 20, 2010
Brenda, Dixie,Russ and family. I went to High School with Lonnie and worked with him as many did from good old "Chester-Hubbel High" Such good memories as I think back! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Maggie Lahners-Fangmeier (Zeleny)
July 20, 2010 | Punta Gorda, FL
Brenda and family, I worked for Lonnie years ago and he was a such a nice man to work for. I'm truly at a loss for words. But I do want to express my sympathy. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Abby Shaffer
July 19, 2010 | Mount Prospect, IL
Brenda, Derek, Ashley, Dixie, Russ and extended family. Brother Jon called me today with the shocking news of the death and loss of cousin Lonnie. No words can express my deepest sympathy. I will always remember the fun times and memories of Lonnie when we were young and growing up. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you all in your time of grief and sorrow. May God bless you and keep you in his steadfast love through these troubled days ahead. Always remember God has taken...
James Raatz
July 18, 2010 | Apollo Beach, FL