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WINDY CITY TIMES
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PASSAGES Edward George Raap
2018-08-28
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Edward George Raap, 78, retired architect, world traveler; of Chicago and Puerto Vallarta; passed away unexpectedly but peacefully after a brief illness.
Beloved life partner of 35+ years of Daniel J. De Marco, dear father of Brian Edward Raap and Darrell Jon ( spouse Tracy ) Raap, son of the late Edward Adam Raap and Henrietta Zoetvelt Raap.
Services are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Howard Brown Health, P.O. Box 13500, Chicago, IL 60613, 773.388.1600 ext. 1012, howardbrown.org/donate/ .
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com . |
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