Richard R. "Ron" Raines

Richard R. Raines “Ron”, of Lake Forest, Illinois, Retired Chicago Police Officer, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24th, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ann Raines; beloved children: Cynthia (Richard, Ret. CPD) Seavers, Ret. CPD, Mark Raines, Peter (Sheila) Raines, CCSP; William (Kim) Raines and Thomas (Lana) Raines; adored grandchildren: Josie, Ryan, Mark, PJ, Richard, Patrick, Hugh, Barrett, Eilish, Louis and Fern; daughter-in-law, Ellen Raines; dear siblings: Thomas Andrew (Winnie) Raines, Ret. Capt. CPD, Jeanie Raines, Kathy (Roger) Perry and Ret. Hon. William Raines.

Preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Marion Raines; sons: Richard R. Raines, Jr. and Michael Raines; brother, Thomas Richard (Joanne) Raines.

Ron proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He went on to retire from the Chicago Police Department after 37 years of service. Ron enjoyed playing trumpet, Bocce ball and golf, but most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. Ron will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Friends and family will gather for a visitation that will be held on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Andrew J. McGann Funeral Home, 10727 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois. A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 28th, 2023 with 10:15 A.M. prayers from Andrew J. McGann Funeral Home to St. Alexander Catholic Church, 7025 West 126th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois. Mass at 11:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andrewmcgann.com for the Raines family.