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Shirley Rakovic Obituary
Shirley Rakovic nee Zaybal, died at age 61, on May 30, 2014, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. She was born and raised in Downers Grove, and was a 1969 graduate of Downers Grove South High School.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Donald; two children, Tracey (Mike) Labus, and Daniel (Kathy); granddaughter, Emily Rakovic; her mother, Dorothy Zaybal; her brother, David (Joanne); and sisters, Kathy (Jeff) Bussolari, and Susan Zaybal.
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June 23, 2014
Mrs. Zaybal, Dave, Kathy and Suzie,
Extremely shocked and saddened to read of Shirley's passing. While we haven't been in touch, we have very happy and fond memories of DG and Osage.
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Jim, Brad and Kay
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