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Frankie Ranft Obituary

Frankie Herman Ranft, 52, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005, after courageous fight against kidney cancer, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, 25 years member of Iron workers Local # 63, loving father of Scott Michael; dear brother of Anne, Alice Silveira, Catherine Cilli, Walter, Charles, Daniel, James (Jenell), Matthew (SeReina) and the late Rosemary; beloved son of the late Frank and Anne, nee Neary; fond uncle and dear friend of many. Visitation will be Sunday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Gatlings Chapel, 10133 South Halsted. Funeral Mass Monday, 11 a.m., at St. Viators, 4170 W. Addison. Interment private. Info: 773-881-4111.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 23, 2005.

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June 15, 2025

Hi Frank,just calling. Checking in.

Sis

April 12, 2025

Hi Frankie,"just callin" . Hope u are finding some peace and acceptance finally. I'll call again soon! Chow

Cath

August 28, 2021

"Just callin". Always dropping the "g" like normal people. Thats what you would say when I answered phone. "Just callin". So I'm "just callin".

Cath

August 15, 2021

Your on my mind a lot lately,more than usual. Your strength to keep going no matter what life dealt you was admirable. Fair and square and generous to all. Wish u were still here to have said all i could have to you in person. You were a good kind person.

Jeff Krupica

January 23, 2005

Frank,Ill miss going out to breakfast with you.I enjoyed talking and laughing with you .I hope I can be as stong as you were. It would be easy to be angry and complain, but you did not. I will miss you my friend. Jeff

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