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Ronald G. Draftz
Of Arlington Heights
Ronald G. Draftz was born March 10, 1937 in Chicago to Theodore and
Marie (nee Sowinski) Draftz. He went to his forever home to be with our
Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia,
a bone marrow cancer at his home in Arlington Heights, surrounded by his
family.
Mr. Draftz was a research scientist at IIT Research Institute. He loved
his family and cherished his time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed
taking photos of family, friends, weddings and celebrations.
He is survived by his loving wife Germaine (nee Wiora) Draftz; his
beloved children, Angelique (Rich Skubis) Draftz, Aimee Draftz, and
David (Ginny) Draftz; and his adoring grandchildren, Lauren, Mattie,
Mary, Anna, Kate, Teddy, and Ben.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Thursday, August 25, 2011 at the
Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks
south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights and Friday, August 26, 2011
from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Edna Catholic
Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. A Private
family interment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
A special thank you to Dr. Bruce Bank, his nurse Kelly, and the office
staff. Also, thank you to the special angels of mercy, the nurses and
staff at NCH Infusion Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to International
Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 3932 D Swift Rd., Sarasota,
FL 34231.
Glueckert Funeral Home
(847) 253-0168
1520 North Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004