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Stephen Rakers Obituary

Rakers, Stephen C. 26, Aug. 7, 2008.Visitation Sun., 4-8 p.m. George Renner & Sons, Belleville, IL. Mass Mon., 10 a.m. St. Augustine of Canterbury.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2008.

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Bob Yuengel Jr

August 22, 2008

Roger, Donna and Family,
So sorry to hear of this tragic loss.
Our prayers are with you all.

Jarrod & Jill Daab

August 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathy in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts.

La Petite Academy

August 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rakers family-especially Sheridan and Anthony whom we will be sure and love a little extra in the coming months.

Kyle & Kayce Ketrow

August 11, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lisa Donahue

August 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during these sad times. With deepest regret, The Donahue Family-Lisa, Jim, Casey and Derreck

Roxanne Bynum

August 11, 2008

Nathan and family,
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson Thinking of you in this time of sadness and offering our sincerest condolences. Roxanne - The Bynum Family

Courtney and Aaron Klemme

August 11, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything you know how to reach us.

Ed and Dee Wilson

August 10, 2008

Our Deepest sympathy to the Rakers Family and their friends.

janet underwood

August 10, 2008

Donna and Roger, have our deepest sympathy. may god comfort you and help you thru this terrible tragedy.
janet and dave

Robert Reehle

August 10, 2008

Roger, and family
All of us at Screamin Demon would like to say we are sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts, and prayers go out to you. If you need anything Rog just stop in.

Lisa & Zoe Hock

August 10, 2008

Your family will be in our thoughts in this time of great sadness.

Debi and Jerry Schifferdecker

August 10, 2008

Roger, Donna and family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your faith keep you strong.
Sincerely-

Kelly West

August 10, 2008

Nathan & Jamie-Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Fondly, The West Family

Judy and Ken Plassmeyer

August 10, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the Rakers family and friends.

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