Daniel Jay Raker Obituary
The memory of Daniel Jay Raker in Evanston, Illinois, born in Skokie, Illinois, who passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 59, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel Jay Raker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Ernie Raker; and his cousin Juliette Polovin. He is survived by: his wife Rebecca Bolger (Becky); his mother Barbara; his sisters, Nancy Pauls (Scott) and Linda Balazich (Greg); his nieces and nephews, Angela Balazich, Nathan Balazich, Mason Bolger, Travis Bolger, Dylan Bolger, Kacie Heid (John), Annie Pecis (John) and William Pauls; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Audrey Heid, Emma Heid, Scottie Pecis and Kenny Pecis; his uncle Harvey; his aunt Debbie Polovin; his cousins, Andrew, Matthew and Bradley Polovin; his siblings-in-law, Steven and Jennifer Bolger; his pets, Frankie, Junior, Willow and Piper; and also Becky.
Donations can be made in Dan's memory to The Buddy Foundation (https://www.thebuddyfoundation.org) or WaterWheel Foundation.
