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December 23, 1952 February 16, 2019
December 23, 1952 -- February 16, 2019

Christine Rasch, Age:66

Christine R. Rasch

December 23, 1952 – February 16, 2019

Crissy Rasch was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Estelle Poremba on December 23, 1952. She grew up in Norridge, IL with her siblings Susan, Lawrence and Thomas who all adored her.  She attended Ridgewood High School and in her yearbook she listed her future aspiration as “mother.”  A few years later, she married the love of her life, Thomas Rasch in 1978. They had many adventures in their 41 amazing years of marriage. The couple bought a home in Chicago where they raised their two beautiful children, William and Jeffrey. She possessed the highest grade of God given maternal instinct.  She showered her sons with constant love, attention and support. She was so proud of the men they have become.

She admired nature, birds and flowers. She enjoyed watching TV, writing in her journals, spending time at the beach, dancing, disco music, gardening and seasonal decorating.  She was a master cook in the kitchen. Her home was always open to everyone. Crissy was the life of the party and would brighten up a room the moment she entered. She was known for her good sense of humor and outgoing personality.

Family was extremely important to Crissy and one of her passions in life. She always put others first and would take the shirt off her back for anyone. She loved her nieces and nephew, Mandy, Katy and Zachary and her brother in law Bob Bruno. Excitement filled her heart when she was able see her son William marry Ashley.  She had lifelong friends that could always depend on her.

She passed away unexpectedly at home after battling a long illness in which she was suffering recurring pain and is now with the Lord in peace. Her family misses her dearly and wishes to thank all of those who cared for her.

A Celebration of Christine's Life will be held on Saturday March 9, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at 3:00 p.m. at Olson Burke-Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center.

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Xochil Ruvalcaba March 05, 2019

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Dear Jeff & Family, My heart is with you during this difficult time. Never forget the memories your family has built together and remember your mother for the great woman she was. Cherish those memories forever. Xochil