Valerie V. Radtke

Valerie V. Radtke obituary, Medaryville, IN

Valerie V. Radtke

Valerie Radtke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel - Medaryville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Valerie V. Radtke, 101, of Francesville, IN passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. She was born on October 28, 1923 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Mary (Rapnik) Kowalski. Valerie was the dear sister of Andrew "Andy" Kowalski and Antonia "Dolly" Kostyn. She was a beautician, who worked from home and taught at Wolford Beauty Academy. Valerie was a member of the St. Joachim Catholic Church in Chicago. She enjoyed volunteering at Pulaski County Human Services in Winamac, IN and Medaryville, IN.
Valerie is survived by her son, Mark Parrott, as well as 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Jerrold Radtke.
At Valerie's request, no services will be held.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryvllle.
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