Obituaries

Evanston Obit: Frederick W. "Fred" Rakowsky

Fred was a Research Chemist for Amoco Oil.

The following obituary is courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services.

Frederick W. “Fred” Rakowsky, age 87, of Evanston, formerly of Naperville. Beloved husband of Carol J. Rakowsky; loving father of Jim Rakowsky and the late Katherine Rakowsky.

Fred was a Research Chemist for Amoco Oil in Naperville. He was a friend to many and always liked a good joke.

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Visitation Thursday, February 25, 2016, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. February 27, 2016, at the Elliott Chapel of the Presbyterian Home, 3131 Simpson Street (Golf Road), Evanston, IL 60201.

Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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