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Deanna Rattner Obituary

Dr. Deanna (DD) Rattner, nee Frank, wife of late Ivan Bender, daughter of late Ben and Ethel Frank, passed away March 18, 2023. She is survived by sister Bonnie Frank Tarta, Geri Frank, numerous loving cousins, wonderful friends, the McCarthys, and beloved Bennie. She dedicated her life to education as a teacher, mentor, and principal, and to rescuing and caring for numerous dogs. She will be hugely missed. Celebration of life to be planned.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2023.

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Lupe Hernandez

December 28, 2024

DD will always be remembered by her Head Start Staff, two (Connie & Thelma) of which have joined her and are also missed.

Jan Rosenberger

March 19, 2024

DD was my mentor as she was to everyone I learned so much from her. I started out in the Head Start program. I was her secretary. She had a staff of family and included me. The program was reorganized. When she passed her principalship, She opened a position for me at the Mitchell School and there was a family, and I also was included. She was loved by all. when she retired, we all continued to be very close friends. I miss her still today and hold her memories close to my heart.

Ruth

April 4, 2023

The Resnick family would like to extend their condolences. DD was an extraordinary human being. May her memory be for a blessing.

caroline E Brown (Candy)

March 30, 2023

DD was an extraordinary kind, smart, caring person who I adored. She and Bennie, my favorite dog were neighbors for several years. Our wonderful conversations will be sorely missed. My deepest sympaty to her family. She truly was a treasure .

Janice Rosenberger

March 29, 2023

My deepest sympathies to the family. DD was my mentor she taught me everything about the Early Childhood Program. She took me and my family under her wing as she did everyone.
DD holds a very special place in my heart . Peace be with you DD
I love you
Jan Rosenberger (JRR)

Barbara Lee Allie

March 23, 2023

Book club will not be the same without DD. Deepest sympathies to Bonnie and Geri.

Lupe Hernandez

March 23, 2023

Lupe Hernandez

March 23, 2023

Lupe Hernandez

March 23, 2023

Lupe Hernandez

March 23, 2023

DD's supportive supervision of her Head Start staff was much appreciated. She supported and encouraged me during the years I worked as a para-professional. I am forever grateful. Thank you, DD.

Randi

March 22, 2023

We will always save a Turkey leg and a can of cranberry jelly for DeeDee; and we will miss her throughout the year.

Susan Cigelnik

March 21, 2023

Deanna.,DeDe ...
My treasured cousin.,
We always enjoyed our time together...you where so caring and interested in my children and grands.
Especially will miss our giggles and shared habits about family at Thanksgiving gathering dinners.
Your spirit of kindness and personal successes will be always remembered.,
Rest peacefully.....

Thom Petraitis

March 21, 2023

I always loved DD and will miss her. My condolences to Bonnie and Geri.

Regina Rosado

March 21, 2023

My condolences to the family.

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