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Ray Lidecka Obituary
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jodeen (Fitzgerald) Lidecka: his son David Lidecka; his daughter, Sara (Lidecka) Schubbe; his sister, Ruth Lidecka Dekker and his brother James McKeaige.
Ray was active with Wayside Cross Ministries and was a long-time member of Union Congregational Church in North Aurora. After many years at Grimms Drug Stores in Boulder Hill, Ray spent the remainder of his working years at Ace Hardware. Ray loved nothing more than spending time going on vacations and hanging out with his kids.
Ray is survived by four daughters, Ruth Lidecka, Jane (Ron) Laird, Martha (Scott) Chesterfield and Samantha Lidecka; his brother Dennis Miller as well as 7 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Unity Hospice, particularly Hannah and Brittne, who provided him with loving care and support in his final days.
A visitation will be held at The Healy Chapel, 332 West Downer in Aurora on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. A service will follow at 1:00 pm with interment at Lincoln Memorial Park. Any memorials in his memory can be made to Unity Hospice (https://www.unityhospice.com/)
For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com to leave an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bobbie (Watson) Powell
December 11, 2023
Ray was such a special guy. I first met him when I worked at Grimms. Over the years my parents became friends with Ray and Jo and the kids. They enjoyed fun times together at the resort in Northern Wisconsin. Prayers for his family.
Jan Blatner
December 10, 2023
What a great guy, will be missed by many!
Rest well Ray.
Jan Blatner
Mary (Bohr) Arch
December 10, 2023
My sympathy to Ray's family. He was always so fun and caring. I have many fond memories of working with Ray at Grimm's Drug Store.
Wayne Greenawalt, Executive Director Emeritus. WCM
December 9, 2023
Ray followed in the footsteps of his father, serving many years on Wayside Cross´ Board of Directors. He served on various Board committees and distinguished himself as worker and leader of the Annual Campaign. He was point person at Union Congregation Church on behalf of Wayside and was instrumental in involving many congregants its activities
I thank God for Ray, his vibrant testimony and service for Christ
Kim Carew
December 9, 2023
Ray was a good and kind man who never met a stranger! He was a longtime member of Lifelong Learning Institute at Waubonsee Community College and participated with zeal. What a guy! God love him and receive him with both arms.
Al Dennis
December 8, 2023
Found memories of getting to know Ray years ago at the Thursday morning prayer meeting at Mercy Hospital. Heaven gained a great brother!
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