Jeffrey A. Raleigh

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Jeffrey A. Raleigh

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4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

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Jeffrey Raleigh Obituary

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Jeffrey A. Raleigh, 45, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on November 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his partner, Jacob Karaca (father of Bessie and Freda); parents, Ferman and Cynthia Raleigh, and Donna Franco; sisters, Amber (Thomas) Cosentino and Jessica (Carlos) Javalera; nephews, Nicholas Cosentino, Matthew Cosentino, Austin Javalera, and Ethan Javalera ; nieces, Allyson (Bradley) Baysore, Caroline Cosentino, and Vanessa Javalera; great-nephew, Wesley Baysore; and special friend, George Demas.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ferman and Thelma Raleigh, Bentee and Leona Dillon.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM, with a service to follow at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Chicago Episcopal Church or New Town Alano Club, 3326 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60657.

Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church

4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Send Flowers

Nov

24

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church

4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

Send Flowers

Services provided by

G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.