Edward A. “Eddie” Ratulowski. - 71
8/19/2025 - 8/19/2025
Park Forest, Illinois
Edward A. “Eddie” Ratulowski. Age 71. Longtime Park Forest resident, formerly of Chicago’s North Side. United State Marine Corp Veteran. Worked in Chemical Manufacturing at Cargill, McWhorter and NuFarm. Eddie enjoyed playing Golf, Bowling, and Gardening. Die hard Chicago White Sox and New Orleans Saints Fan. Eddie enjoyed all of his family and friends, making sure to always keep up on their lives. Husband for 41 years of Christine “Chris” nee LeBlanc. Father of Matthew (Mallory) Ratulowski. Grandfather of Charlotte, Owen and Brady Ratulowski. Son of the late Audrey nee Hocking and Edward Ratulowski. Brother of Linda (late Alan “Boz”) Humphries, Bernadine (Tony) Miller, Michael Ratulowski, Kathy Miller, Brian (Donna) Ratulowski and Robert (Rhonda) Ratulowski. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Sunday August 24, 2025 from 1:00 pm until time of Funeral Services 4:00 pm. Burial with Military Honors on Monday August 25, 2025 10:00 am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Ronald (Joe) and Janet L. Madarik
on 08/19/25
Eddie, I only knew you because of your wonderful son (Matthew) who married my granddaughter Mallory. Every since their wedding and three beautiful grandchildren they gave us, I couldn't ask for anything better, could you? I thank God each an every night that He had put such wonderful and loving people, you, Chris and Matthew in our lives! We loved you more than you ever knew, but now you know just how much we loved you because of your wonderful personality and how you made Janet and I feel to be such a big part of your family. I thank you for that! I'll do my very best to help take care of the ones you loved here on earth. I'll miss you buddy and please ask the man to hold a place for us! We'll see you soon. Love, Janet and Joe.
Connie Ellerman
on 08/20/25
Rick & Sandy LeBlanc
on 08/21/25
Eddie was a family man and when he joined our family, we were better for having him in our lives. He was a positive, hard working, and fun-loving person. You will be missed! Love and prayers, Rick and Sandy
Sherry Rodriguez
on 08/21/25
Chris, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that God wraps His arms around you and all who loved your hubby, and bring comfort, peace and grace to you all. May Eddie rest in eternal peace in Heaven and watch over all whom he loved forever.
I will hold you in my prayers and loving thoughts as you journey through these times, which we all will travel. Hugs and love being sent to you.
Sherry
Mindy and Meghan Willard
on 08/24/25
Eduardo, since you were lucky to marry one of my very best friends, I was lucky to have known you for all these years. We all sure had a lot fun, didn't we? I have fantastic memories from those days. I'll sum it up with one word, "Freebird." Lol
As long as they're not playing my Cubbies, I plan to keep my promise to cheer for the White Sox in their next World Series, as I did in 2005. When you see the kids, please tell them how much we miss them, just like we're gonna miss you. We love you, Eddie.
Three Oaks
on 08/25/25
Offering our deepest condolences and thinking of your family. Sincerely, Your Three Oaks Family