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Fredrick Rackow Obituary

Fredrick W. Rackow

Fredrick W. Rackow, 80, of Hampshire, passed away Wednesday, June 18th, 2025. The Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire is assisting the family. 847-683-2711 or at http://www.fredrickfuneralhome.com

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Published by Daily Herald on Jun. 24, 2025.

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Orlando (Lon) Colamatteo, HHS Class of 1972

July 9, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family. Fred was a great person.

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