Chicago Ridge, Illinois
L/Cpl Michael James Rauen USMC, age 23, Reserve of the 2nd BN, 24th Marines, Chicago, IL, dearly beloved son of Laura Pattara and Stephen Rauen; loving brother and best friend of Alysse Rauen; devoted grandson of Edward USMC and the late Alice Pattara and the late John and Agnes Rauen. Michael...
Read MoreAlthough we never met Mike, you are my brother. Thank you for your service to our country and forever guarding the gates of Heaven.
Semper Fi Marine!
SSGT Robert(Bob)Rauen active duty 1971-78
April 26, 2011
Laura, I am at work right now, and in talking with my co-workers,I just found out about the loss of your son. I never knew, and I am so very sorry. I cannot imagine your pain, may God continue to help and comfort you. You and your family will be in my prayers. Mary Roti (lcmh)
February 26, 2011
Mike was a good brother, a brother that never quit and never lost faith. I lived with Rauen for 3 months and learned a lot about him. We use talk about boxing all the time, he was one of the few I could relate to even tho we had different backgrounds. He had heart like Mickey Ward and Mike will never be forgotten.
Pfc Edgar Villegas
October 19, 2010 | Dallas, TX
laura,steve and alysse,
as time goes by and the weeks get harder, please know that you are not forgotten. we think and pray for you often. mike will forever be in our hearts.
peggy ladd
October 13, 2010 | Chicago, IL
i spent three hard months with mike. we went to boot camp together we were artist recruits together. both from chicago flew to MCRD together graduated together then he went to SOI and i went onto MCT. mike was a good person but more thatn that he was a goof friend. mike my buddy we may not be together in life anymore but we are together in spirit. i was honored to have met you. to his family and close friends stay strong keep your heads up he is watching over us all. you will never be...
PFC Josh Kielma
October 08, 2010 | Chicago, IL
Stephen,
Words can not express the sadness that I feel for your loss. I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Greg Galotta
October 04, 2010 | Chicago, IL
I went to infantry school with Rauen. He racked next to me and was one of my best friends there. He wont be forgotten. LCPLDustin Mooty 2/24 Echo.
Dustin Mooty
September 28, 2010 | Waterloo, IA
Laura, I know nothing can be said to relieve your pain and sorrow. Please remember you are a great mother and Michael loved you very much and he would want you to go on even though it will be hard to do. He will always be in your heart. I prayed for Michael to look over you and your daughter and you know that is exactly what he is doing. You are a good person and I will be there for you.
Debbie Maher
September 26, 2010 | Plainfield, IL
Laura, Stephen, Alyse
You will be forever in my heart.
Michael will be your guardian angel.
Love you always, Kathy Rauen
Kathleen McGovern-Rauen
September 26, 2010 | Chicago, IL