Obituary of Elizabeth Ratkovich

Elizabeth P. Ratkovich (nee Kramer) Age 77. Passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the home of her daughter, with her family by her side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 11, 1936 in Chicago, she married and moved to Joliet in 1955. Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Walter Ratkovich; two daughters, Sharon (William) Murray and Paulette Ratkovich; one son, Walter J. (Nancy) Ratkovich; grandchildren, Tim (Wendi) and Mike (Jessica) Murray; great-grandson, Brett Murray; sister, Anna Marie (late Kenneth) Parrilli; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Rudolph and Marie Kramer; sister, Angeline "Sis" (late Amelio) LoCasto; one brother, Anthony Kramer. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Joliet Area Community Hospice and the caregivers Mary and Diane for their care extended to their wife, mother and grandmother. Private family services were held at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com