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Ora Rathgeb Obituary
Ora Nell Rathgeb, 90, of Alton, Ill., passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the funeral home. Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, at the funeral home. Burial in Valhalla Memorial Park. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home, Alton, Ill.
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June 28, 2017
Wish Mel and I could be with you Fri. we will have all the family in our thoughts and prayers. Ora was a favorite Aunt. Mother loved her dearly.
Donna Saenz
June 27, 2017
God bless and keep you in this sad time. So many lovely memories. Aunt Ora Nell will be in my thoughts and prayers . So very sorry for your loss.
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