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Philip Ratcliff Obituary

MOUNT ZION - Philip W. Ratcliff, 34, of Mt. Zion, passed away at 7:44 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Room. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011 at North Fork Cemetery, Decatur. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Gateway Chapter, Suite #480, 77 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146. Philip was born November 11, 1976 in Decatur, IL the son of Steven and Caroline (Swindle) Ratcliff. He was a1995 graduate of Mt. Zion High School and worked as a concrete finisher for Mike Jones Masonry. Surviving are his parents; Steven and Caroline Ratcliff of Homosassa, FL; girlfriend: Libby Kapper of Mt. Zion; sister: Julie Miller and her husband Anthony of Mt. Zion; paternal grandparents: Herbert and Charlene Ratcliff of Homosassa, FL; niece: Brooklyn Miller of Mt. Zion; nephew: Logan Miller of Mt. Zion; many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his nephew: Ryan Christopher Miller. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home of Mt. Zion "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 25, 2011.

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my prayers are with your family

wendy garrett

May 28, 2011

Wendy Garrett

May 28, 2011

I will miss you Philip. You always believed in my poetry and for that I will never forget you. Til I see you in heaven someday..... love you.

KENNETH ROBINSON

May 27, 2011

Julie:
My prayers go out to you and your family. I know that you will keep strong during this crisis.

Julie Miller

May 27, 2011

I love you and miss you!!!!

Vicki Williams

May 26, 2011

Caroline, Steve, Julie and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Philip's passing. I know only too well what you are going through. When you need a listener, please do not hesitate to call. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words to share just know that I am here for each of you if needed.

Tom & Paula Birch

May 26, 2011

The family of Phillip Ratcliff
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have not seen Phillip for a long time. While talking with Mike, we have been remembering the Jr. High days, when Phillip, Aaron, Scott & Mike spent a lot of week-ends playing Dungeons & Dragons in our family room. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad & difficult time.
Tom & Paula Birch & family

chad scroggins

May 26, 2011

Phil and and I where friends all through my high school years. We had lost contact for awhile but a couple of months ago I was back home and we had a night out together. It was great to catch up and have some laughs. My prayers and love go out to phil and his family.i will miss you.

Frank Matheny

May 26, 2011

Phil and I grew up together, he lived just on the opposite street from me. We used to work on car stereos all the time in his garage or mine. I have a lot of good memories with Phil but we had lost touch over the years. My condolences to the family on the loss,I know he will be missed.

Tenza Conner (Scroggins)

May 26, 2011

My deepest thoughts and prayers going out to Phil's family/friends..Phil is an awesome person, smart, funny and a great artist...I moved from Illinois 3 years ago and before I left he gave me a picture he had drawn of me and my children. I still have it and will cherish it. May god be you during this difficult time.

Tracy Oliver

May 26, 2011

Phil was a good friend of mine from school. We had lost touch over the years but never forgot him. Phil was such a great person. I have so many great memories, one when we took a road trip to Ft. Bragg to visit a friend. 15 hours in the car just one way, you can only imagine how much laughter filled that car. I will miss him so much! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Joanne Cowell

May 26, 2011

Julie, I am truly sorry for the lost of your brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and I pray often for a healthy you.

Mary Oslanzi

May 26, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Matt Vest

May 26, 2011

I am deeply saddened from the news of Phil's passing. I grew up with him and he always had a smile on his face. When I remember some of the things we did, I have to smile. But that's what he was about. He always seemed to put you in a good mood. What a great guy he was. He will be dearly missed. I wish you comfort in this difficult time.

Heather Harminson

May 25, 2011

I was a good friends of Phil and I was lost for words when I got the phone call. Phil was a AMAZING man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family!! I will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart for Phil.. RIP Phil we all love you!!

Sara (Wagner) Hoffman

May 25, 2011

To the Ratcliff family--I was blessed to have attended school with Phil from kindergarten to graduation. He was such a thoughtful person, and I have so many good memories, as does my sister. Phil was always kind to so many people and had a good heart. He will be missed by many. Prayers for your family in such a difficult time.

Teresa Mendenhall (Norman)

May 25, 2011

I am sorry for your lose. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Cheryl & James Jorgensen

May 25, 2011

Steve & Caroline, you are in our thoughts and prayers. If we can do anything at all for you please let us know.

Kurt and Kathy Leander

May 25, 2011

Steve and Carloine,we are so sorry for your loss,Kathy and i will keep you and your family in our prayers.God Bless.Kurt and Kathy

Brandy Waller

May 25, 2011

I heard today of Phil's passing. I grew up in Mt. Zion, attending school with Phil for many years. He an incredibly nice man and I was saddened to hear of your loss. May you find peace in this difficult time.

Brandy (Standley) Waller

May 25, 2011

Steve and Caroline,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your son. May your memories of him keep him alive forever in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Ken and Anita Knearem

Becky (Renton) Pierson

May 25, 2011

I was a friend of Phil's in high school, he was always such a sweet guy. In recent years, I have worked with Libby and I know he made her happy. My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time.

May 25, 2011

Dear Mr.& Mrs. Ratcliff and Julie,
Our deepest, deepest sympathy over your loss. I feel like I knew Phipil. too. I worked at Mt. Zion high school, but knew him more because he was such a good friend to my grandson Michael Birch. He will be deeply missed by alot of friends.
God love you all,
Jim and Dorothy Birch

May 25, 2011

Steve, Caroline & Julie and family,
Keeping you in our prayers. I remember Philip working at Kroger in the produce department. What a awesome young man so thoughtful and kind. You should be so proud. May God comfort you and give you strength.
Love, Bill & Kathy

May 25, 2011

Steve and Caroline, I'm so saddened to learn of your loss. Your family is in my thought and prayers. Please call me if I can do anything for you while you are gone. Marilyn McKown (Homosassa, FL)

Amy Fleming

May 25, 2011

You are all in our prayers. I have many memories with Philip from the old neighborhood. He will be missed!!! God Bless you all!!!
Amy Foreman Fleming

May 25, 2011

Steve, Carol, and Julie,
We are very sorry for the loss of Philip. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

The McWilliams Girls from Fitzgerald Road

May 25, 2011

Julie and family......we were so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very hard time and later as well. Time heals our sorrows. May God be with you all. Jana and Paul Wood (Kingman, Arizona).

Paul Sadorus

May 25, 2011

Phil was a remarkable person, extremely thoughtful and caring with a exceptional personality. An very sad loss. My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family and friends.

Sheila & Scott Speagle

May 25, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss, Phil will be truly missed. He was a GREAT friend and would do anything for anyone. Love you Phil and we will see you on the other side.

Toni Jorgensen-Westerfield

May 25, 2011

Steve, Caroline, and Julie; I have many good childhood memories playing with Julie and Philip in the "neighborhood". Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
Toni (Jorgensen) Westerfield

Caring Person

May 25, 2011

I have heard of this very sad passing and must share with the family my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Our lives are marked by many tragedies but we must not be scarred by them. May God give your the strength you will need to NOT be scarred but strengthen. May God grant you strong, wisdom people to help you through this and on to the “joy in the morning”.
I know you can because others including myself have, it isn’t easy but with God all things are possible.

A person who cares and is praying for you ALL.

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