Obituaries

Dennis J. Rauba, 79, passed away at home on Sunday, January 23 after battling a long illness.

Dennis was born in Chicago, the second of 4 sons by the late Nick and Rose Rauba (Komosa).  He grew up in LaGrange, IL where he attended grammar and Lyons Township high school.  He attended the University of Illinois graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  Dennis worked as an Engineer with Hammond Organ Company in Chicago where he met his soon to be wife.  In 1981 they were married at St. John of the Cross in Western Springs.  He retired from a successful career with Motorola in 2003.  His passions were photography, technology, snow skiing, water skiing, music, travel and his faithful dog the late Buster (Bad Dog).

Dennis is survived by his wife Phyllis Scamardi, his three brothers Nick (Carol), Richard (Sharon), and Phillip and by his sister’s and brother in-law Alice Werembecki, Josephine Scheurele and Joseph Scamardi along with several nieces and nephews.

Interment will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IlL.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to any of the following charities:

• University of Illinois College of Engineering – https://engineering.uic.edu/support/how-to-give/
• ASPCA – https://secure.aspca.org/donate/memorial
• Food for Greater Elgin (Food Pantry) – https://ffge.givecloud.co/memorial

A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. April 10, 2022, at 3651 Centennial Way, Elgin, Illinois 60124

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