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Margaret M. Raiha

1929 - 2018

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

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600 West Old Ridge Road

Hobart, Indiana

Margaret Raiha Obituary

Margaret M. Raiha (nee Sullivan), age 88, of Valparaiso, passed away July 14, 2018 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born in South Range, Michigan on July 20, 1929 to the late Philip Gerard and Rose (nee Gauthier) Sullivan. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Michele (Burton) Dauncey; grandchildren, Angela Thomas, Andy Thomas, Sara (Neal) Dauncey, Meghan (Gabe) Dauncey; adored great grandchildren, Damien Thomas, Chloe Thomas, Katie Thomas, Skylar Thomas; sister, Rose (John) Rudolf; brother, Albert (June) Sullivan; dear neighbors and friends, Charle Berry and Jeri Mikenas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Raiha; daughters, baby Kathleen Raiha, Kitty Thomas; son, Gerard Raiha; and sister, Clara Donia. A private burial of cremains will take place at McCool Cemetery in Portage. Arrangements have been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. For more information, please call 219-942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jul. 20, 2018.

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Michele

January 27, 2023

Momma,

I miss you everyday.
I´m a Grandma now. She is named after you.
She is so smart and beautiful.
Love Me

Michele Dauncey

July 20, 2019

Momma, what a hard year this has been. I miss you everyday.
I love you. Stay out of trouble.

Sara Dauncey

November 30, 2018

Miss you Mema. I have a funny story for you, maybe one day I can tell you..

Linda Slawinski

July 22, 2018

Remembering the summer I stayed with yous when I was only 10 years old . You lived in Gary IN. then and Uncle Lloyd worked in the steel mill. Remember going to Lake Michigan to the beach to spend the day. Missing you both so much. Love & Prayers . R.I.P.

Linda and Larry Slawinski

July 22, 2018

Dear Auntie Margaret remembering the good times we had at your house. Lot of laughter , food and so many jokes from Uncle. I will always have those wonderful memories in my heart. Till we meet again Love & Miss You . R.I.P.

Lol in heaven*

Donna Herron

July 20, 2018

Happy birthday Auntie Muggs*

Sara Dauncey

July 20, 2018

Happy Birthday Mema!

Cindy Johnson

July 18, 2018

I love you auntie Margaret I always have and always will rip until we meet again

Donna Herron

July 17, 2018

Missing you*

Donna Herro

July 17, 2018

Auntie Margaret I love you and will miss you so much. I'm so happy we were able to have a good long talk . Forever in my heart. Love you, Donna & Dave

Patricia & Louis Hatelak

July 17, 2018

Dear Auntie Margaret, I remember you as always smiling and having such a soft voice when you talked. You will be missed by so many. I love you Aunt Margaret your niece Patty & Husband Louie

July 15, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful friend and neighbor We will love you and miss you always. Hope they serve Blizzards in Heaven.

Michele Dauncey

July 15, 2018

Angela Thomas

July 14, 2018

Miss you & love you Mema

Sara Dauncey

July 14, 2018

I love you Mema

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