Gwendoline Margaret Raddatz, age 94, passed away April 19. She was a resident of the Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, Illinois, for the past two years and a former resident of Joliet and Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; mother, Louise Rushton; and brother, Ralph. Gwendoline was born in Naracoorte, South Australia, Sept. 28, 1921. She and her husband met and married in Brisbane during World War II. He was a lieutenant in General MacArthur’s headquarters, and she was a telegraph operator for the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force.
She came to the United States in September 1943, while her husband continued to serve in the South Pacific until the end of the war. Throughout her life, she enjoyed her family, gardening, and being active in her community and church. She was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Joliet.
She is survived by her five children, Susan (James) Spina, of Plainfield, Jennifer Kryzak of Coppell, Texas, Roberta (Denny) Davenport of Geneva, Mark Raddatz (Sue Fischer) of Jacksonport, Wisconcin, and Wendy D’Arcy of Plainfield; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews in Joliet, as well as Australia.
Funeral Services were held April 25. Visitation at 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1910 Black Road, Joliet. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Donations for a permanent memorial in Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin, in Gwendoline’s memory are appreciated. Arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home Hinsdale. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfunealhomehinsdale.com.