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Agnes B. Raddatz, nee Zalud, age 98, passed away with a legacy of love and family. Agnes was married to Richard L. Raddatz for an incredible 76 years and was the devoted mother of Don (Catherine) Raddatz. She was the cherished grandmother of Melissa Raddatz, Gretchen (Alex) Laskovski, and George Raddatz, and a beloved great-grandmother to Anna. Agnes was the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes Zalud and was preceded in death by her siblings: Frank (late Marie) Zalud, James (late Irene) Zalud, Joseph (late Janet) Zalud, Robert (late Dorothy) Zalud, and Marie Zalud. She was a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

For many years, Agnes worked at Johnson & Johnson, where she developed close and enduring friendships with her coworkers. She was a former longtime parishioner at St. Bernadette Church in Evergreen Park, IL, and later attended St. Julie Billiart Church.

Visitation for Agnes will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, starting at 9:15 a.m. from Colonial Chapel in Orland Park, IL, proceeding to St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Agnes will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Agnes to the Orland Township Food Pantry at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462 are appreciated, honoring Agnes's memory.

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