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Mary Ratz Obituary

MARY CECELIA RATZ Mary Cecelia Ratz nee Mirtes, age 100, formerly of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Stephen (Janice) Ratz and Marilyn (the late Bruce) Carmelle; grandmother of Jeffrey (Linda) Carmelle, Michael (Deanna) Ratz, Rebecca Carmelle, David (Kristin) Ratz and Corliss Carmelle; great grandmother of 6. Member of the Visitation Seniors. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Prayers 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the funeral home to Visitation Church. Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60631. Funeral info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 2, 2013.

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July 30, 2013

You were a great neighbor to our family. Say hi to Mr. Ratz for us. Rest in peace.
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July 30, 2013

RIP Mrs Ratz...if all dogs go to heaven then there will be a couple of dachshunds waiting for you.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jul

31

Prayer Service

9:00 a.m.

Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jul

31

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Visitation Church

IL

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Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel

567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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