Obituaries

April 22, 1924 to November 10, 2013

WINAMAC - Bernard J. Rakowski, 89, of Ora, passed away at 9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, at his home.

He was born on April 22, 1924 in Chicago, to the late John and Alice Luczak Rakowski. He married Ozetta Daisy Paszek on Oct. 16, 1954, in Scottsdale, AZ. She passed away on April 20, 2011. 

Survivors include:

Phyllis (Jeff) Thomas, Bass Lake, Daughter 
Thomas (Kris Felton) Rakowski, Ora, Son 
Therese Rakowski, Ora, Daughter 
Lindsey Rakowski, Granddaughter 
Several Nieces & Nephews 

Preceded in death by:  
William "Bill" Rakowski, Brother 
Jean Wojcieszak, Sister 
Peter Ray, Brother 
Sophie Sosnowski, Sister 
George Rakowski, Brother 

Mr. Rakowski graduated from Washington Trade School in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army 1st Battalion 179th Infantry 45th Infantry Division during WorldWar II. He survived the Battle of Anzio and helped liberate Dachau Prison. He retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1989, where he had worked as a material coordinator. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Monterey where he had formerly been a CCD instructor. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Chesterton, as well as the Knights of Columbus and Legions of Mary in Scottsdale. He enjoyed reading, whistling, and spending time with his family.

A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m., Friday, (Nov, 15), at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson and Rev. Terrence Bennis officiating. A graveside service will follow at 12 noon, at St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice or St. Anne's Catholic Church for Mass Intentions.

Cremation arrangments have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.