Thomas Ratchford Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2018-04-13T21:00:00
End: 2018-04-14T00:00:00
Location: Reiff Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Ratchford (Independence, Iowa), who passed away on April 10, 2018 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Ratchford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald T. and Marian L. Ratchford (Smith); and his sister Mary Ann Miller-Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Karen Ratchford of Independence, IA; his children, Michael Ratchford (Pamela) of Independence, IA, Mary Jo Ratchford, Cedar, Michelle Vissers (John), Sioux, Mark Ratchford and Matt Ratchford (Rory); and his sister Joan Modjeski (Tom) of Lake City, MN.

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Apr 13

Visitation

Reiff Funeral Home
216 3rd Ave SE, Independence, IA 50644

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Apr 14

Funeral service

St. John's Catholic Church
209 5th Ave NE, Independence, IA 50644

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