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Rita Rafael, nee Lara, passed away September 21, 2002. Loving life partner of Jerry Waage; beloved mother of Michael Rafael of Dallas, Texas and Dennis (Gunta) Rafael; dear grandmother of Denise, Nichole, Mark Aaron and Bruce Bridges Rafael; fond great-grandmother of Briana Rafael and Kyle Sleep. Visitation and prayer service Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m., at SmithCorcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Interment private. 847-359-8020
