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Ray Willas Obituary

Ray Willas, age 90, of Algonquin former Mayor of the Village of Harwood Heights for 28 years. Beloved husband for 64 years of Barbara (nee Lynch) Loving father of Mary Kay (Gary) Pawlak. Dearest grandfather of Andrew, Brian (Diego), and Kaitlyn Pawlak. Fond brother of the late Jean Minal. Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee. Entombment with military honors following at the All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Visitation will be held at Miller Funeral Home in West Dundee on Thursday from 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and again Friday morning at church from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the Mass. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com For information, please call 847-426-3436

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 11, 2022.

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Sandra Chavez

November 14, 2022

Bob and I are so sorry to hear of Ray´s passing. We send our condolences and prayers to Barb and Mary Kay. I´m also sorry we didn´t know sooner so we could have been at the services. Ray was a terrific person and I always considered him a close friend. May he rest in eternal peace.
May God bless you Barb and Mary Kay as you go this difficult period.
Sandy and Bob Chavez

Leonard Cyza

November 12, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of Ray´s passing. His parents & sister lived in an apartment in my parents´ building. Ray was a great friend who taught me to drive. And I repaid him by stealing his socks from the laundry line, haha! So many good times! Rest In Peace. Til we meet again, Len Cyza

Sheryl Andrews

October 16, 2022

He was a great mayor who really cared about our village and its residents and a very nice, compassionate person. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.

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Linda Dew

October 12, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Ray has been a terrific person and neighbor and will be greatly missed. Linda, Chris & Stephanie Dew.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

13

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Miller Funeral Home

504 W Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118

Oct

14

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

West Dundee, IL

Oct

14

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

West Dundee, IL

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504 W Main St, West Dundee, IL 60118

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