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Loretta J. Rach, nee Bricks, age 88, of Steger, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Beloved wife of the late August W. Rach. Loving mother of Glen (Pam) Rach, Brenda (Mark) Lange, David (Elaine) Rach, Sandy (Scott) Biggerstaff, Bruce (Jean Dominik-Termini) Rach, and Nancy (Rob) Hardesty. Cherished grandmother of Alan (Dede) Rach, Cassie (Josh Bell) Rach, Dan (Brytton Bjorngaard) Lange, Chris Lange, Melissa Lange, Brittany (Mike) Topp, Jessica (Eric) Bly, and Tommy (Larrieux) Biggerstaff. Great-grandmother of Asher, Adalyn Grace, Kaydence, Layla, Adalyn Joy, Olivia, and Avery. Dear sister of Dorothy Willett. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Constant companion of her beloved dog Trixie. Preceded in death by her parents William and Emma Bricks and her siblings the late William John Bricks, late Emma Shane, late Charles Bricks, and the late Mary Ann Zanco.
Visitation to be held Monday, April 13, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, IL. Private Inurnment at Skyline Memorial Park—Monee, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Lightways Hospice—250 Water Stone Cir, Joliet, IL (www.lightways.org/make-a-donation/)
For further information please contact Steger Memorial Chapel at 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com
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