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▰ Sigrid A Rakestraw

Died October 16, … More Information
Sigrid A Rakestraw, age 74 of Indiana, born in Ohio, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 16, 2014.
Obituary published: October 17, 2014 in "Hamilton J-N (OH)"

▰ Nancy M Rakestraw

Died June 19, … More Information
Nancy M Rakestraw, born January 28, 1940 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 19, 2011 in Evansville, Indiana. Nancy was 71.

▰ Myrtle G (Stone) Rakestraw

Died May 18, … More Information
Myrtle G (Stone) Rakestraw, of Evansville, Indiana, passed from this life on May 18, 1996. Myrtle was 87.
Obituary published: May 19, 1996 in "Evansville Press"

▰ Mrs Linda Rakestraw

Died April 16, … More Information
Mrs Linda Rakestraw passed away April 16, 2017 in Boonville, Indiana. Tags: #Jimmy #Rakestraw #Cissna #John #Todd #Mark #Victoria #Wolf #Lindsey #Jaclyn #Jones #Megan #Blake #Owen #Seth #Hayden #Matthew #Ashlyn #Boonville #School #Indiana #Welfare #Governor #Southside #Church #Service #Maple
Obituary: View the tribute video here:
http://videos.lifetributes.com/796093 Linda S. Rakestraw, 80, passed away, 16, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jimmy Gentry and Joe Rakestraw; brother, Dan Cissna and nephew, John Cissna.
Linda is survived by her son, Todd (Ginger) Rakestraw; stepsons, Tim (Connie) Rakestraw & Mark (Pat) Rakestraw; granddaughters, Victoria (Brandon) Wolf, Lindsey Trafford and Jaclyn (Derrick) Jones; great-grandchildren, Megan, Blake, Owen, Seth, Hayden, Matthew & Ashlyn; several nieces & nephews.
Linda graduated from Boonville High School in 1954. She retired from the Indiana Dept. of Welfare after 40 years and was honored by the Governor for her service. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and an avid UK fan.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. , 20, 2017 at BRADLEYS COLONIAL CHAPEL, 1005 E. Main St. in Boonville. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. on and 1 hr. before service time at the funeral home. Interment Maple Grove . Condolences to the family can be sent to www.bradleyscc.com

▰ Marjorie (Cummins) Rakestraw

Died October 10, … More Information
Marjorie (Cummins) Rakestraw, of Evansville, Indiana, departed this life Sunday October 10, 1996. Marjorie was 73.
Obituary published: October 11, 1996 in "Evansville Press"

▰ Marjorie (Cummins) Rakestraw

Died October 09, … More Information
Marjorie (Cummins) Rakestraw, age 73 of Evansville, Indiana, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 9, 1996.
Obituary published: October 10, 1996 in "Evansville Press"

▰ Joe W Rakestraw

Died July 01, … More Information
Joe W Rakestraw, age 68 of Boonville, Indiana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 1, 1999.
Obituary published: July 02, 1999 in "Evansville Courier"

▰ George W "Buddy" Rakestraw

Died May 03, … More Information
George W "Buddy" Rakestraw, age 76 of Evansville, Indiana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 3, 1996.
Obituary published: May 04, 1996 in "Evansville Press"

▰ George B Rakestraw

Died September 26, … More Information
George B Rakestraw, age 89 of Kokomo, Indiana, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 26, 1999.
Obituary published: September 27, 1999 in "Kokomo Tribune"

▰ George B Rakestraw

Died September 25, … More Information
George B Rakestraw, 89, of Kokomo, Indiana, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home September 25, 1999.
Obituary published: September 26, 1999 in "Kokomo Tribune"

▰ Frederick E Rakestraw

Died August 19, … More Information
Frederick E Rakestraw, of Indiana, born in Lima, Ohio, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 19, 2004. Frederick was 80.
Obituary published: August 20, 2004 in "Times-Union"

▰ Edward L Rakestraw

Died November 29, … More Information
Edward L Rakestraw, born November 27, 1934 entered into eternal rest November 29, 2015 in Fremont, Indiana. Edward was 81. Tags: #Jamestown #Steuben #Indiana #Robert #Ruth #Rakestraw #Fremont #School #United #Marine #Legion #Post #Simpson #Donna #Pinson #Alan #Julie #Ridenour #Kristina #Garrison #Edward #Ashley #Leanne #Lies #Skye #Jordan #Kaufman #Christopher #Milholland #Chase #Alissa #Jenna #Quinn #Lucy #Ezra #Harper #Wilma #Burch #Donald #Rock #South #Jerry #Waunita #Roxanne #Life
Obituary: Edward L. Eddie Rakestraw, age 81, of Fremont, Indiana, passed away at his residence, on , 29, 2015.

He was born on 27, 1934 in Jamestown Township, Steuben , Indiana, to Robert and Ruth (Albright) Rakestraw.

He was a 1953 graduate of Fremont High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the Fremont American Legion Cassel Post # 257. He retired from Simpson Industries (Metaldyne).

He enjoyed IU basketball, fishing and gardening. He loved the morning breakfast's with the gang, and especially enjoyed all the family get togethers at the lake.

Survivors include his five children, Donna (George) Pinson, Alan Rakestraw, Julie (Rod) Ridenour, Kristina (Dave) Garrison, all of Fremont, Indiana, and Edward L. Rakestraw, Jr., of Ashley, Indiana, seven grandchildren, Leanne (Andy) Lies, Skye Rakestraw, Jordan (Jeffrey) Kaufman, Christopher (Kara) Milholland, Chase Milholland, Alissa Garrison, and Jenna Garrison, three great-grandchildren, Quinn, Lucy, and Ezra, and a great-grandchild on the way, Harper, a sister, Wilma (Robert) Burch of Fremont, Indiana, and two brothers, Donald (Karen) Rakestraw of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Jerry (Verna) Rakestraw of Fremont, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Waunita Foster, and a grandchild, Roxanne Marie.

A celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 noon until 4 pm , 5, 2015 at the Fremont American Legion Post # 257, Fremont, Indiana. Military honors will be conducted by members of the post color guard.

Memorials are requested to the Fremont American Legion Post # 257.

▰ Edward L "Eddie" Rakestraw

Died November 29, … More Information
Edward L "Eddie" Rakestraw, born November 27, 1934 entered Heaven's gates on November 29, 2015 in Fremont, Indiana. Edward was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Rob & Anne Mounts, Martin Zimmerman, Faye Benoy, Joyce Crowl

▰ Virginia Rakes

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Thompson F Rakes

Died November 24, … More Information
Thompson F Rakes, age 95 of Indiana, born in Marion Co, Kentucky, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 24, 2001.
Obituary published: November 25, 2001 in "NAT"

▰ Millard Rakes

Died August 29, … More Information
Millard Rakes, born July 2, 1945 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his August 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Millard was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Chelsea Rakes, Daschanel Rakes, Amber Hovey, Debbie Crouch, Roslyn Haggard, Jerry Rakes, Brenda Doyle Prine, Dorothy Mcneive

▰ Daniel R Ii Rakes

Died January 08, … More Information
Daniel R Ii Rakes, age 51 of Georgetown, Indiana, joined the Lord January 8, 2008.
Obituary published: January 09, 2008 in "NAT"

▰ Daniel R Ii Rakes

Died January 01, … More Information
Daniel R Ii Rakes, age 51 of Floyd Co, Indiana, passed away peacefully January 1, 2008.
Obituary published: January 02, 2008 in "CoryDem"

▰ Beulah N (Nance) Rakes

Died March 02, … More Information
Beulah N (Nance) Rakes, age 85 of New Albany, Indiana, passed from this life on March 2, 2002.
Obituary published: March 03, 2002 in "NAT"

▰ Betty L Rakes

Died April 27, … More Information
Betty L Rakes, born September 9, 1945 went into the presence of the Lord on April 27, 2012 in Anderson, Indiana. Betty was 66.

▰ Myrtle (Edison)[Raker] Raker-Widstrand

Died December 17, … More Information
Myrtle (Edison)[Raker] Raker-Widstrand, age 88 of Crown Point, Indiana, died on December 17, 2006.
Obituary published: December 18, 2006 in "Post-Trib"

▰ Myrtle (Edison) Raker-Widstrand

Died December 17, … More Information
Myrtle (Edison) Raker-Widstrand, 88, of Crown Point, Indiana gained her wings on December 17, 2006.
Obituary published: December 18, 2006 in "MunsterTimes"

▰ Richard T Raker

Died May 11, … More Information
Richard T Raker, of Indianapolis, Indiana, entered Heaven's gates on May 11, 2007. Richard was 71.
Obituary published: May 12, 2007 in "Indianapolis S-N"

▰ Mae Raker

Died January 04, … More Information
Mae Raker went into the presence of the Lord on January 4, 2016 in Crown Point, Indiana.

▰ Lillie H Raker

Died November 26, … More Information
Lillie H Raker, born March 17, 1922 entered Heaven's gates on November 26, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lillie was 93. Tags: #Fred
Obituary: Lillie was born on 17, 1922 and passed away on , 26, 2015. Lillie was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana at the time of passing. Lillie was married to Fred.

▰ Kevin Michael Raker

Died December 15, … More Information
Kevin Michael Raker, born December 10, 1963 passed from this world into the next December 15, 2015 in Defiance, Indiana. Kevin was 52.

▰ Keith R Raker

Died February 01, … More Information
Keith R Raker, of Indianapolis, Indiana, joined the Lord February 1, 2021. Keith was 69.
Obituary published: February 02, 2021 in "Indianapolis S-N"

▰ Donald E Raker

Died September 02, … More Information
Donald E Raker, 73, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2003 in Rising Sun, Indiana.
Obituary published: September 03, 2003 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Rocky H Rake

Died October 16, … More Information
Rocky H Rake, of Corydon, Indiana, entered eternal life October 16, 2001. Rocky was 68.
Obituary published: October 17, 2001 in "NAT"

▰ Rocky H Rake

Died October 16, … More Information
Rocky H Rake, of Corydon, Indiana, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 16, 2001. Rocky was 68.
Obituary published: October 17, 2001 in "CoryDem"

▰ Richard L Rake

Died August 30, … More Information
Richard L Rake died unexpectedly on August 30, 2005 at the age of 65 in New Albany, Indiana.
Obituary published: August 31, 2005 in "Green Banner P"

▰ Richard Leroy Rake Jr

Died December 06, … More Information
Richard Leroy Rake Jr , born October 16, 1986 went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2012 in New Albany, Indiana. Richard was 26.

▰ Betty L "Bluebird" (Sams) Rake

Died September 20, … More Information
Betty L "Bluebird" (Sams) Rake, age 71 of Lanesville, Indiana, entered into eternal rest September 20, 2005.
Obituary published: September 21, 2005 in "Green Banner P"

▰ Audrey L Rake

Died October 27, … More Information
Audrey L Rake, born December 13, 1934 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her October 27, 2014 in Indiana. Audrey was 79. Tags: #French #Indiana #Colin #Minnie #Agan #Sonoco #Jude #William #Jimmy #Fred #Frank #Aron #Jordan #Maudlin #Kraft #Service #Street #Albany #Knobs #Alzheimers
Obituary: Audrey L. Rake, 79 years of age died , 27, 2014 at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Indiana. She was born 13, 1934 in French Lick, Indiana to the late Colin and Minnie (Trinkle) Agan. Audrey retired from Sonoco Products after 40 years of service, and loved to bake, cook, make wine, farm, and gamble. She was preceded in death by her husband Jude Rake, and her brothers William, Jimmy, and Fred Agan.

Survivors include:
Son: Frank Rake and his wife Kim
Grandson: Aron Rake
Granddaughter: Jordan Ramsey (Uriah Maudlin)

Visitation will be 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kraft Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Her Service will be 11:00 am at the funeral home with burial to follow at St. Mary of the Knobs . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association


Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net

▰ Audrey I Rake

Died September 02, … More Information
Audrey I Rake, born May 3, 1936 joined the Lord September 2, 1994 in New Albany, Indiana. Audrey was 58.

▰ Audrey L Rake

Died October 27, … More Information
Audrey L Rake, born December 13, 1934 departed this life Sunday October 27, 2014 in New Albany, Indiana. Audrey was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Kimberly Kost Moore, Freda Goldman, Betsy Barmore

▰ Mary Elizabeth Rak

Died July 20, … More Information
Mary Elizabeth Rak went into the presence of the Lord on July 20, 2014 in Hammond, Indiana.

▰ Josphine (Sopkowski) Rajski

Died March 06, … More Information
Josphine (Sopkowski) Rajski, of Portage, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 6, 2012. Josphine was 93.
Obituary published: March 07, 2012 in "TheTimes"

▰ Elizabeth Joan Rajski

Died December 12, … More Information
Elizabeth Joan Rajski, born September 7, 1933 died December 12, 2015 in Plainfield, Indiana. Elizabeth was 82. Tags: #Daniel
Obituary: Elizabeth was born on 7, 1933 and passed away on , 12, 2015. Elizabeth was a resident of Plainfield, Indiana at the time of passing. Elizabeth was married to Daniel.

▰ Edward J Rajski

Died November 08, … More Information
Edward J Rajski, born April 27, 1937 joined the Lord November 8, 2016 in Granger, Indiana. Edward was 79.

▰ Anthony J Rajski, Jr

Died May 09, … More Information
Anthony J Rajski, Jr , born October 16, 1946 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 9, 2015 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Anthony was 68. Tags: #Jane
Obituary: Anthony was born on 16, 1946 and passed away on , May 9, 2015. Anthony was a resident of Mishawaka, Indiana at the time of passing. Anthony was married to Jane.

▰ Antoni Rajkowski

Died December 05, … More Information
Antoni Rajkowski, age 80 of Munster, Indiana, passed from this life on December 5, 2006.
Obituary published: December 06, 2006 in "Post-Trib"

▰ Antoni Rajkowski

Died December 04, … More Information
Antoni Rajkowski, age 80 of Munster, Indiana, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 4, 2006.
Obituary published: December 05, 2006 in "MunsterTimes"

▰ Thomas Joseph Rajkovich

Died September 11, … More Information
Thomas Joseph Rajkovich, born September 27, 1928 died on September 11, 2016 in Indiana. Thomas was 87.

▰ Thomas Joseph Rajkovich Jr

Died September 11, … More Information
Thomas Joseph Rajkovich Jr , born September 27, 1928 passed away peacefully September 11, 2016 in Highland, Indiana. Thomas was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Lucienne Klipstein, Kimmie Warner, John Evon, Dr Kindergarten 1977

▰ Pauline Marie Rajkovich

Died October 19, … More Information
Pauline Marie Rajkovich, born September 29, 1931 went into the presence of the Lord on October 19, 2016 in Indiana. Pauline was 85. Tags: #Thomas #Rajkovich #Norman #Pauline #Hammond #Donnie #Hillenbrand #George #Jill #Westerfield #Mark #Munster #Susan #Winnetka #Amanda #Alexis #Donna #Mass #Christian #Lady #Grace #Moszur #Kuiper #Kleinman #Highland #Ball #University #Columbia #York #Griffith #Schools #Purdue #Calumet #Hospice #Shop #Parkinsons #Jewett #Suite #West
Obituary: Pauline Marie "Miss Polly" Rajkovich (nee Zizoff) of Griffith, IN, passed away on 19 2016 at the age of 85 at The William J. Riley Memorial Residence- Hospice in Munster, IN, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Thomas Joseph Rajkovich. Pauline was the daughter of the late Norman and Pauline Zizoff of Hammond, IN. She was also preceded in death by her sister Donnie (Zizoff) Hillenbrand (and husband, George Hillenbrand) and her brother Norman Zizoff, Jr. She is survived by two children: Jill Marie Westerfield (husband, Mark Henry Westerfield) of Munster, IN and Thomas Norman Rajkovich (wife, Susan Barbara Rajkovich) of Winnetka, IL; two grandchildren: Thomas Norman Rajkovich and Amanda Marie Rajkovich, both of Winnetka, IL; a step- grandchild, Alexis Westerfield of Munster, IN and a sister-in-law, Donna Zizoff. She is also survived by eight nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 24 DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Grace Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Edward Moszur celebrating. Friends may visit with the family on 23, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.) at Kuiper , 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland IN. Pauline Rajkovich was a graduate of Ball State University and earned her master's degree in education at Columbia University in New York City. She taught kindergarten for thirty years in the Griffith Public Schools system before retiring and, later, serving as a supervisor for student teachers through Purdue University Calumet in Hammond, IN. She also volunteered at the Hospice of Calumet Resale Shop in Munster, IN. Like her husband, she was a gifted artist, creating jewelry, stained glass and illustrating a children's book. She was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Church in Highland, IN. Donations may be made in her memory to: NWI Parkinsons, Inc., 2927 Jewett Avenue, Suite 1 -Floor West Highland, IN 46322. www.kuiperfh.com

▰ Pauline Marie Rajkovich

Died October 19, … More Information
Pauline Marie Rajkovich, born September 29, 1931 gained her wings on October 19, 2016 in Highland, Indiana. Pauline was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Jackie Frank, Michael Vesich

▰ Mara Rajkovich

Died March 01, … More Information
Mara Rajkovich, age 67 of Crown Point, Indiana, passed from this life on March 1, 2006.
Obituary published: March 02, 2006 in "Post-Trib"

▰ Premkumar Rajgopal

Died January 28, … More Information
On January 28, 2001, Premkumar Rajgopal, 68 of Evansville, Indiana passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 29, 2001 in "Evansville Courier"

▰ Helen F (Davis) Rajer

Died April 27, … More Information
Helen F (Davis) Rajer, 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 27, 2008.
Obituary published: April 28, 2008 in "Indianapolis S-N"
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