Duane Rakowska Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2019-07-17T21:00:00
End: 2019-07-18T00:00:00
Location: Leamon Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Duane Rakowska (Lena, Illinois), who passed away on July 12, 2019 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Duane Rakowska to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rudolph Rakowska and Velma Rakowska (Davidson); his sister Doris; his stepson-in-law Clare Larson; his stepgranddaughter Stephanie Takala; and his brothers, Darrell "Chick" and Gary Rakowska.

He is survived by: his spouse Beverley Dirksen (Lindquist); his siblings, Opal Weick of Lena and Jerome "Mike" Rakowska of Stockton; and his sister-in-law Colleen Rakowska of Lena. He is also survived by six step-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leamons Funeral Home

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July 17

Visitation

Leamon Funeral Home
210 W Main St, Lena, IL 61048

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July 18

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210 W Main St, Lena, IL 61048

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