Don and Dorothy Bollmeier
on 12/27/2021 at 7:11 am
We extend our sympathy to Val’s family. May Our Lord Jesus bring you His loving comfort.
ReplyValerie S. Rako
Valerie S. Rako, nee Rodman, 74, of Belleville, IL, formerly of Marissa, IL, born August 6, 1947 in Murphysboro, IL, passed away on Friday December 24, 2021 at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL. Mrs. Rako was a bank teller.
She was preceded in death by her parents – George and Eileen (Taylor) Rodman and one daughter – Sheila Rako.
Valerie is survived by her loving husband – Carl G. Rako, who she married on February 24, 1968 in Marissa, IL, two children – Andrea Rako, Jeffrey C. Rako, and three grandchildren – Ian, Teagan and Quinn Schickedanz, all of Belleville, IL
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Visitation: Visiting hours wil be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday December 30, 2021 and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday December 31, 2021 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL.
Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday December 31, 2021 at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL. Interment will follow at Marissa TWP Cemetery in Marissa, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Shelly Minks on 12/27/2021 at 7:35 am
So sorry to hear this, loved talking to Val when I ran into her in O’Fallon. She alway had a smile on her face, I enjoyed working with her at the newspaper. Thinking of Carl and the whole Rako family!
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Rob & Charlotte Shaw on 12/27/2021 at 9:47 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Val’s family at this difficult time.
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Hilary Bartholomew nee Taylor on 12/27/2021 at 10:36 am
Please accept our condolences such a sad time for you all
We never met Valerie (our cousin) but we did get to meet George and Eileen a few times when they came to England Such lovely people xxx
We are thinking of you all with love.Hilary Bartholomew nee Taylor Maxine Fox nee Taylor and our mum Wyn xxxx
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Steven & MaryAnn Dorf on 12/27/2021 at 10:39 am
Steven and MaryAnn Dorf: we want to extend our sympathy to Carl Rako and the entire family for this great loss…
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Donna L Bihner on 12/27/2021 at 10:58 am
So very sorry to hear of Val’s passing. One of my vivid childhood memories was being a flower girl in their wedding. She stood out a fun loving woman who was so happy. In later years our families didn’t get together very much but when we did it was laughter and fun. My heart breaks for all of you. Hugs Donna (Ohman) and Joe Bihner
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Muskopfs on 12/27/2021 at 3:30 pm
Our sympathy to Val’s family…she was Sandy’s neighbor for many yrs..Bill & Sandy Muskopf
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Merry Katt on 12/27/2021 at 3:49 pm
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Val and she and Carl put up with our family for many of softball games. Great memories and Val was a wonderful person…RIP
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Sharon Rodman Blazek on 12/27/2021 at 4:03 pm
I spent many a happy hour with Val in the Jackson County Court House researching the Rodmans and tromping through Southern Illinois cemeteries. I will miss you, dear cousin; until we meet again💕.
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Nanette Campbell on 12/27/2021 at 5:07 pm
Prayers for your peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Valerie is a blessing to our community and your family has my deepest sympathies.
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Connie Sauerwein on 12/27/2021 at 6:57 pm
Andrea, Jeff, and Carl
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I am so sorry to hear about Val’s passing. She was person and friend. If there is anything we can do, we just s phone call away
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Rebecca Molitor on 12/29/2021 at 12:27 am
Andrea, Carl and Jeff,
I cannot share how deeply sorry I am to hear of your mother, your wife’s passing on. I always remember Val’s smile and welcome. Always warm, always genuine. Her generosity, compassion and feisty spirit will be missed by many. Keeping you all and her grandchildren in my thoughts and heart.
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Nilufer Fries on 12/29/2021 at 10:08 am
Rako & Schickedanz families – I’m so sorry to hear of Valerie’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she brought Quinn for piano lessons. Your family is in my prayers.
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Cindy Walker on 12/29/2021 at 11:28 am
I send my sincerest sympathy for the loss of Val.
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I will never forget the times we shared with Jeff and Brian.
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Barry Kollme on 12/29/2021 at 2:14 pm
Carl: Sorry for loss of your wife. While the lamp of life may have gone out. It’s because the dawn has arrived for her.
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Lisa Simonin on 12/29/2021 at 3:28 pm
Andrea and family, My condolences to you. I’m so very sorry to hear of Val’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish peace and comfort for you all as you navigate through this. With deepest sympathy.
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Mark Everett on 12/29/2021 at 8:03 pm
Carl, just heard this sad news about Valerie from Sam Sivewright tonight. My sympathies to you and the kids. I know you will miss her so much.
Mark and Sandy
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Faye Tackett on 12/30/2021 at 2:01 am
Dear Carl, Andrea, Jeff, and all your family, I send my heartfelt and deepest condolences. May you find peace and comfort in your memories. Val will be remembered by me as one of the first people I met in Marissa. Her smile, laugh, and great sense of humor was so welcoming. She and Carl were amazing card players too, and I am pretty sure I never won a game playing against either of them. May you all take comfort knowing she is in heaven with Sheila, and will be watching over you along with her Mom. Much Love to You!
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Sam Sivewright on 12/30/2021 at 10:24 am
Carl, We were so sorry to hear about Valerie. Our sympathy to you and your family. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
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Jim Igoe on 12/30/2021 at 12:32 pm
Dear Carl, Andrea, Jeff, and family, Our sincere condolences to you all. We are so very sorry to hear of cousin Val’s passing. She was named after my Mum, Eileen’s youngest sister. We had some wonderful holidays in the US with our American family, and were always happy when they came to see us in England. Sending our love to you all. Jim & Tracey Igoe
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Jill Whitaker on 12/30/2021 at 10:04 pm
Carl, Andrea and Jeff,
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You are in my heart and on my mind. I am so sorry to hear about Val. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. My childhood is filled with so many wonderful memories of your family. I wish I could be there with you, but am unable to make it. Val was a wonderful woman and I am lucky to have known her. Love to you all.
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Chris Fuehner on 12/31/2021 at 3:15 pm
The family of Val Rako you have my greatest sympathy. Val was a great gal. I will miss her. I’m sad that I will not be able to play pinochle with her no more. My 🙏 prayers and sympathy to the family.
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The family of Val Rako you have my greatest sympathy. Val was a great gal. I will miss her. I’m sad that I will not be able to play pinochle with her no more. My 🙏 prayers and sympathy to the family.
Dear Carl, Andrea, Jeff, and family, Our sincere condolences to you all. We are so very sorry to hear of cousin Val’s passing. She was named after my Mum, Eileen’s youngest sister. We had some wonderful holidays in the US with our American family, and were always happy when they came to see us in England. Sending our love to you all. Jim & Tracey Igoe
Carl, Andrea and Jeff,
You are in my heart and on my mind. I am so sorry to hear about Val. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. My childhood is filled with so many wonderful memories of your family. I wish I could be there with you, but am unable to make it. Val was a wonderful woman and I am lucky to have known her. Love to you all.
Carl, We were so sorry to hear about Valerie. Our sympathy to you and your family. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Sam and Sue Sivewright
Dear Carl, Andrea, Jeff, and all your family, I send my heartfelt and deepest condolences. May you find peace and comfort in your memories. Val will be remembered by me as one of the first people I met in Marissa. Her smile, laugh, and great sense of humor was so welcoming. She and Carl were amazing card players too, and I am pretty sure I never won a game playing against either of them. May you all take comfort knowing she is in heaven with Sheila, and will be watching over you along with her Mom. Much Love to You!
Carl, just heard this sad news about Valerie from Sam Sivewright tonight. My sympathies to you and the kids. I know you will miss her so much.
Mark and Sandy
Andrea and family, My condolences to you. I’m so very sorry to hear of Val’s passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish peace and comfort for you all as you navigate through this. With deepest sympathy.
Carl: Sorry for loss of your wife. While the lamp of life may have gone out. It’s because the dawn has arrived for her.
I send my sincerest sympathy for the loss of Val.
I will never forget the times we shared with Jeff and Brian.
My family still loves Val’s soda chicken recipe.
Rako & Schickedanz families – I’m so sorry to hear of Valerie’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she brought Quinn for piano lessons. Your family is in my prayers.
Andrea, Carl and Jeff,
I cannot share how deeply sorry I am to hear of your mother, your wife’s passing on. I always remember Val’s smile and welcome. Always warm, always genuine. Her generosity, compassion and feisty spirit will be missed by many. Keeping you all and her grandchildren in my thoughts and heart.
Rebecca
Andrea, Jeff, and Carl
I am so sorry to hear about Val’s passing. She was person and friend. If there is anything we can do, we just s phone call away
With deepest symphony
Dave and Connie
Prayers for your peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Valerie is a blessing to our community and your family has my deepest sympathies.
I spent many a happy hour with Val in the Jackson County Court House researching the Rodmans and tromping through Southern Illinois cemeteries. I will miss you, dear cousin; until we meet again💕.
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Val and she and Carl put up with our family for many of softball games. Great memories and Val was a wonderful person…RIP
Our sympathy to Val’s family…she was Sandy’s neighbor for many yrs..Bill & Sandy Muskopf
So very sorry to hear of Val’s passing. One of my vivid childhood memories was being a flower girl in their wedding. She stood out a fun loving woman who was so happy. In later years our families didn’t get together very much but when we did it was laughter and fun. My heart breaks for all of you. Hugs Donna (Ohman) and Joe Bihner
Steven and MaryAnn Dorf: we want to extend our sympathy to Carl Rako and the entire family for this great loss…
Please accept our condolences such a sad time for you all
We never met Valerie (our cousin) but we did get to meet George and Eileen a few times when they came to England Such lovely people xxx
We are thinking of you all with love.
Hilary Bartholomew nee Taylor Maxine Fox nee Taylor and our mum Wyn xxxx
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Val’s family at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear this, loved talking to Val when I ran into her in O’Fallon. She alway had a smile on her face, I enjoyed working with her at the newspaper. Thinking of Carl and the whole Rako family!
We extend our sympathy to Val’s family. May Our Lord Jesus bring you His loving comfort.