Anthony J. Tony Racki Obituary (1911 - 2004)

Anthony J. "Tony" Racki, 92, of Taylorville, IL died at 1:39 PM Tuesday, April 6, 2004 in St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville, IL. He was born December 9, 1911 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Anton and Antonia Jakobac Racki. On October 3, 1936 he married Marie A. Nagle at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville. Mr. Racki was a retired engineer for C. & I.M. Railroad, an army veteran of World War II, member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville, American Legion Post 73, V.F.W. Post 4495 and Knights of Columbus Council 2120 all of Taylorville. Surviving are his wife, Marie Racki of Taylorville, Son, Dr. Anthony J. Racki, Jr and wife Barbara of Berlin, WI; Daughter, Mary Ann Fidler and husband Robert of Pasadena, CA. 4 Grandchildren: Anthony J. Racki III of Berlin, WI; Lauren A. Racki of LaCrosse, WI, Gary C. Moss and wife Lisa of Henderson, NV and Kristen Thorell and husband Keith of Pasadena, CA. 3 Great Grandchildren: Curtis Moss and Randal Moss of Henderson, NV and Taylor Thorell of Pasadena, CA. His parents, 2 Sisters, Anna Racki and Mathilda "Tillie" Hord and 1 brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Racki, preceded Mr. Racki in death. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Friday, April 9, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Father Alan Hunter and Father Martin O'Hara officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, April 8, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. There will be a prayer service at 6:00 pm.