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Karin Rastis Obituary
Karin Rastis, nee Zeller, age 66, of Hobart, IN, passed away at home on Saturday, March 8, 2008, with her loving husband Rick, at her side. Karin is survived by her husband, Rick; her father-in-law, Walter; and her two brothers-in-law, Eric and Vyto. Karin was preceded in death by her loving parents, Hans and Anna Zeller, of Hanau, Germany. Karin came to the U.S. in 1973 and was very proud to become a U.S. citizen in 1975. She was married to Rick for almost 35 years. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 25 years in 1999. Karin and Rick lived in Chicago until 1993, when they moved to Hobart, IN. Karin loved being with friends, dining out, gardening, cooking, and taking care of a variety of animals that were lucky enough to cross her path. Karin was a kind and gentle soul, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning, March 13, 2008, from Gaidas-Daimid Funeral Home, 4330 South California Ave., Chicago, IL, to Immaculate Conception Church, 4400 South California Ave., for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment at St. Casimir Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 12, 2008, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.
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March 8, 2020
We will always love and remember our BooBoo
Mary Jo Tongue
June 20, 2008
All I can offer is the old saying, time heals all wounds, and believe me, the pain lessens as time goes by. And friends, golf, dinners and an occasional poker game will help. I love you.
Karin's Prayer Card
March 18, 2008
Rick's Favorite Picture
March 18, 2008
Ricky & Geraldine Mathney
March 17, 2008
God is Great and Greatly to be Praised. Let the Lord Be Magnified in you life, and He Will Strength you.
We will miss her.
Gwen Sampson
March 17, 2008
Rick, Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal - Hold fast to Karen's loving memory which is good! When you feel pain, trust in the Lord God with all thine heart and He shall keep you in perfect peace! Gwen
Karin on vacation
March 16, 2008
Karin in the garden
March 16, 2008
Karin on the boat
March 16, 2008
MJ, Ann, and Karin
March 16, 2008
Karin on the deck
March 16, 2008
Karin on vacation
March 16, 2008
Karin
March 16, 2008
Brenita Betts
March 14, 2008
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Peace and Blessing!
“I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow” Jeremiah 31:13
Wanda Hardges
March 13, 2008
Rick, I will be praying for you and your family.
Gloria Walker
March 12, 2008
Rick,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, Karin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
BOB DEMSCH
March 12, 2008
Even though I never met your wife I extend my condolences to you. May she rest in peace.
Pamela Nicholson
March 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peter Leonis
March 12, 2008
My deepest sympathy Rick. God bless.
Verlon/Sean Johnson
March 12, 2008
Rick, our hearts go out to you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Carson
March 12, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers
Sonnica Eason
March 12, 2008
Dear Rick;
I am truly sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and yours. May God's pressence be at your side to confort you.
RaShelle Brooks
March 12, 2008
Hey Mr. Ricky, I am sure that God will strengthen you to deal with your loss. So when you are down and there is no one around, fall on your knees and ask God to have mercy PLEASE. Your friend and co-worker. RaShelle
March 11, 2008
Rick,
May fond memories surround you and bring you peace. You are in our thoughts.
Amy Hennessy and Mark Stiglitz
Lisa Foltz
March 11, 2008
Rick -
You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bruce Bittenbender
March 11, 2008
Rick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Though I never met Karin, she sounded like a wonderful person. She will always be alive in your heart and will never be forgotten by her family and friends. May God hold you in the palm of his hand at this difficult time.
Peace and Grace,
Lucy Vagnoni
March 11, 2008
Rick, I am really sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ismael Lopez
March 11, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Greg Bublitz
March 11, 2008
Rick, I'm am truly sorry for the passing of your wife. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Twana Brown
March 11, 2008
Rick,
I pray that God gives you strength, peace of mind and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Alice Holden
March 11, 2008
Rick, I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
John and Joanne Lankford
March 11, 2008
Our family will truly miss Karin. She was a great neighbor and a friend. Rick we'll always be there for you if you need anything.
Linda Snorton
March 11, 2008
PEACE......
Beverly Tyree
March 11, 2008
Rick:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Lorraine Rice
March 11, 2008
Rick, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May GOD Bless you and keep you.
Pam Thomas
March 10, 2008
Rick, meeting Karin you could feel her peacefulness and I'm honored that I had that opportunity.
Tayatta Cummings
March 10, 2008
Rick, I am praying for your strength and your comfort. Be blessed!
Ryan and Brienne Snedecor
March 10, 2008
Rick, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Karin was great neighbor and will be truly missed.
Ellen Greif
March 10, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Illia Villanueva
March 10, 2008
Karin, you and your family are in my prayers, Rick. As I'm sure you know, the love you shared never dies and her spirit will always live on. She's now happy, whole and peaceful. I hope you'll find comfort in that. God bless.
Monica Brown
March 10, 2008
Rick -
May the thoughts and prayers of your family and friends bring you comfort in your loss.
Monica Brown
Charlotte Hodder
March 10, 2008
Rick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Natosha Lee
March 10, 2008
Rick, I just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know right now no words can express how you really feel. But God knows and can heal the hurt and loss of your loving wife. I pray for peace and comfort. your work buddy Natosha Lee
Sabrina Stinson
March 10, 2008
Rick,
May you and your family find strength in the joy that Karin brought you during your time together and may the Lord keep you in your time of grief. We are all praying for you.
Ronald Perkins
March 10, 2008
Rick,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Ron
JoAnn Passarelli
March 10, 2008
My deepest sympathies to you...
mike reardon
March 10, 2008
Rick,
Certainly you know that you were and remain a lucky person. You are in my thoughts.
Mike & Kathy Luczynski
March 10, 2008
BooBoo - We will miss you dearly!!!!
Opal Nealy
March 10, 2008
Dear Rick, I'm so sorry to hear about your Karin. There is little comfort in words, but I pray that you will have the strength to endure this most difficult time. Opal
Theodore S. Jackson
March 10, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karlos Dodson
March 10, 2008
Rick,
I pray for your family during this time of bereavement. God bless you and your family.
Carolyn Scott
March 10, 2008
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Johnson
March 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Priscilla Myers
March 10, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Karin in the Tax Department at Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was such a sweetheart and I remembered her love for gardening. She was always smiling and a great person to be around. I heard that heaven was missing an angel but not to worry she has been found. God bless you.
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