Lila F. Raska

Lila Raska, age 87 passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Lila was born January 7, 1935 in Chillicothe, Illinois to the late Harvey and Aletha Adams. She was married 47 years to the love of her life, Franklin Raska.

Lila enjoyed traveling, camping, and loved to dance. She liked all kinds of music, painting, playing all types of games and riding her four wheeler. Her favorite actor was John Wayne. When anyone came to visit she offered them something to drink and say "You want a pop" and was willing to cook something for you to eat.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Franklin Raska; brothers, Alfred and Robert Adams; sisters, Thelma Crose and Marlene Kuykendall; daughter-in-law, Kathie Raska; son-in-law, Mike Ford; and grandson, Nick Parsons.

She is survived by her daughters, Debra Parsons (John) and Nila Ford; son, Carl Raska; grandchildren, Teresa Rollins (Jeff), Beverly Alcala (Martin), Cody Ford, Tonya Parsons, Jeffrey Raska (Jenna) and Jessica Raska; 8-great-grandchildren; 4-great-great-grandchildren; and her dogs, Tootsie and Teddy.

Visitation will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10-12PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pastor Ben Sheeran officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Jeff Boatner, James Adams, Larry Schaefer, Bryon Kuykendall, Robert Kuykendall and James Kuykendall.

Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.