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George Rath Obituary
George L. Rath, age 87, of Elmhurst, resident of Lexington Square, Army Staff Sargent during WWII, V.F.W. Chaplain, beloved husband of Irene, nee Matzko, for over 66 years; loving father of Janet (Robert) Anderson and Barbara
(Richard) Powell; proud grandfather of Bryan (Megan) Anderson, Amy Rich and Laura and Kelly Powell; cherished great-grandfather of Isaac Rich; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday, 8:45 a.m. until time of funeral 9:45 a.m., at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Interment Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 525 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60661. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
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VFW Post 2048
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will miss him reading the paryers at our meetings
John and Erica McKoane
October 2, 2008
Always in our hearts and memories
Chris and Larry Woelflin
October 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Gibbons Family
October 1, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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