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Raymond Sweet Obituary

Raymond E. Sweet, of Sugar Grove, whose long working career included employment with EJ & E Railroad, Alexander Lumber Company and Kettley and Company Realtors, died at McAuley Manor on Monday, September 22, 2008.

Ray is survived by his beloved sister, LaVeral (Lea) Fitz of Sugar Grove, IL; as well as several cousins, a number of treasured friends and his precious Lhasa, Sofia.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer W. and Lillie J. (Olson) Sweet; as well as his wife of many years, Mary J. (Francis) Sweet.

Funeral services will take place at 11 A.M. on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at The Healy Chapel 332 West Downer Place Aurora, with Rev. Gary McCann officiating.

Interment will be at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet. Visitation will be held from 10 A.M. until the funeral hour on Thursday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2211 North Oak Park Av. Chicago, IL. 60707 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-News from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2008.

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