Kathleen J. Rakers Obituary
In loving memory of Kathleen J. Rakers of New Baden, Illinois, who departed this world on April 1, 2026 at the age of 73. Kathleen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Bitter and Agnes Bitter; her parents-in-law, Cletus "Butch" and Margie Rakers; her siblings, Don Bitter, Buddy Bitter, JoAnn Higgins, Janet Bitter and Mary Schleper; and her sister-in-law Sue Rakers.
She is survived by: her husband Donald Rakers; her children, Tracy Calvert (Terry), Michelle Duke (Christopher), Jeff Rakers (Emily Gerstner) and Kristen LePere (Dusty); her grandchildren, Kyle (Kelsey), Trent, Claudia (Brandon), Troy, Tori (Jake), Christian, Brexton, Raelyn, Jett and Brooks; her great grandchildren, Jaxon, Avory and Levi; her siblings, Ben Bitter (Sue) and Sandra Brown (Jamie); and her siblings-in-law, Mark Rakers, Dave, Jackie Rakers, Steve, Sandy Rakers, Patty, Doug Cowart, Teresa, Mike Haar, Keith, Ruth Rakers, Tim Rakers, Peggy Rakers, Darrin, Gina Rakers, Lisa and Mike Middleton.
Memorials made in memory of Kathy may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and will be received at the funeral home.
