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1951
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2015
Dean Radtke Obituary
Born: May 4, 1951; in Chicago, IL
Died: April 23, 2015; in Downers Grove, IL
Dean "Deano" C. Radtke, 63, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his home.
Dean was born May 4, 1951, in Chicago, IL to the late Florence and Ernest Radtke. He was a loving man who cherished his family and appreciated all of the simple pleasures in life.
Dean is survived and will be missed by his two daughters, Deanna and Jaime; his siblings, Marlene, Sandy, Randy, Darlene, Ernie, Debbie, Dennis and Karen; his step-father, Henry Lesniak; and his many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Ernest Radtke; and two of his children, Dean Jr. and Deana.
A memorial honoring his life will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, at the Loyal Order of the Moose, 1030 Warren Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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for Dean Radtke
Deanna Radtke
April 22, 2025
Not a day goes by where I don't think of you. I was just laughing about how you would always say "Just because my initials are "DR" don't make me a doctor", or "my name's Radtke, not Rockefeller" haha :)
Dee Dee
April 23, 2023
Missing you as always! No matter the number of years, it doesn't get easier. I thought about you a lot at the Cubs v. Sox Spring training game.
Dar
April 22, 2023
Miss you as if it was yesterday, hope mar is there with you! Love ya,
Deanna Radtke
April 26, 2022
Seems silly to write here, but it kind of helps during this rough week. Everyone misses you, dad! I truly wish I had more photos of us together. I'll always appreciate the memories and small things that remind me of you.
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Deanna Radtke
April 22, 2021
I know you're watching down on my shenanigans. Love you
Darlene Pennington
April 22, 2019
Love and miss you so much bro.
Deanna Radtke
May 3, 2016
It's going to be your birthday and it still hurts so much. I miss you and love you more than anything
April 30, 2015
Dearest Karen,
My deepest sympathy at the loss of your brother,Dean. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Loretta (Butkus) DePriest
darlene pennington
April 30, 2015
I love you bro, you will be missed and loved forever, thanks for always being there weather I needed you or not,i love you to the moon and back and then some. happy birthday.
Lori Zaliauskas
April 28, 2015
My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry. May the good Lord be with you
Shannon Radtke
April 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss
From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
April 28, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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