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William J. Raleigh

1953 - 2021

William J. Raleigh obituary, 1953-2021, Arlington Heights, IL

BORN

1953

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, Illinois

William Raleigh Obituary

William J. Raleigh, 67 of Arlington Heights was born December 25, 1953 in Chicago to William and Roseann (Kennedy) Raleigh and passed away suddenly May 28, 2021. Bill was the beloved husband of Mary Pat; loving father of Colleen Raleigh, Daniel (Nhu Nhu Nguyen) Raleigh, David (Laura Swanlund) Raleigh and Patricia Raleigh; cherished grandfather of Charlotte; dear brother of Kathleen (late Gerald) Leisten, John (Therese) Raleigh, Mary (Edward McGillen) Raleigh and Anne (John) Kemp and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 4-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights and Wednesday, June 2 from 11:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12 noon at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 440 S. Mitchell Avenue, Arlington Heights. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. Funeral info 847-253-5423 or lauterburgoehler.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 31, 2021.

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Bob Pasulka ([email protected])

June 6, 2021

Bill and I became friends over 50 years ago. His friendship was one of the highlights of my life.

I can only imagine what a tremendous loss he is to Mary Pat, the kids, and others who were close to him.

Rebecca Yarnell

June 1, 2021

To a man that understood what family meant and allowed me the time to raise my children as he raised his own! We have known each other since 1987! That ability to give a working mother the time to raise her family made my loyalty to him unconditional! He made me laugh every day with his stories and funny cartoons!! I can´t believe he is gone and that he is not here to make me laugh! My heart goes out to his family! He loved his wife so completely and was soooo proud of his children and his granddaughter! We shared that love with pictures and updates! Bill, my friend, you will be missed every day!! Rest In Peace!!

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Bill LaMag

June 1, 2021

Born on Christmas,a dedicated believer.A great lawyer.Funny whenever possible.You spirit remains so strong with so many.

Laura Zanocco

May 31, 2021

I had the pleasure of meeting Bill in CFM one year. He had many insights and great stories. He had a wonderful welcoming spirit. Prayers for you at this sad time.

Susan Vonder Heide

May 31, 2021

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Raleigh who I knew many years ago. He was a good person. Deepest sympathy to his family. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23)

Tom LeClair

May 30, 2021

My deepest sympathy to the Raleigh clan. Bill was a kind and very funny man. He sure was proud of his family. May he Rest In Peace.

Jacky Walther

May 30, 2021

My thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time. I remember Bill from Loyola. Always a terrific gentleman and a great lawyer.

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Jun

1

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Jun

2

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside Church

440 S. Mitchell Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL

Jun

2

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside Church

440 S. Mitchell Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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