Jimmie Frances McRaith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 15, 2023, at the age of 88, Jimmie Frances McRaith of Evanston, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Thomas Leo McRaith, Jr. (Jimmie); her sister Linda Dublin; her siblings-in-law, John Barry and Mary Ann McRaith; and her parents, James Hartson and Frances Hartson.

She is survived by: her children, Colleen Irgang, Erin, Tim (Pam), Shannon Dowdle (Rick), Caroline Nelson, Ellen McRaith (Michael Prah) and Patrick McRaith; her grandchildren, Kelly, Sean Irgang, John, Alexandra Luvisi, Michael, Kirstin, Madison McRaith, Meaghan Wilson (Marcus), Patrick Dowdle, Clare Dowdle, Brigid Myers (Ben), Maeve Dowdle, Thomas Dowdle, Ryan, Kevin, Daniel, Robert Nelson, Elizabeth, Charles, Julia, Matthew Prah and Braden McRaith; her great grandchildren, Devon Howell and Meredith Wilson; and her siblings-in-law, Kathleen Maday (late Lloyd), Brigid Hughes (Patrick) and Maureen McGowan (late Jay). She is also survived by daughters and two sons.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Ministry at Saint Athanasius, or Saint Athanasius School, 1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL 60201.