Annette M. Rathman, age 79 of Hickory Hills, IL, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Bright Oaks in Aurora, IL. She was born July 23, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph T. and Marion F. nee Reid Murphy.
Prior to her retirement, Annette worked as a teacher for Oak Ridge School for Palos Hills School District 117. In her spare time she enjoyed word search puzzles and reading anything she could get her hands on. She was a great listener and confidant. Her greatest love was her grand and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Mary (Tony) Dodaro of Paw Paw, IL, Paul "P.J." (Monica) Rathman of Oswego, IL, Lori (John) Donovan of Bloomington, IL, grandchildren Anthony (Jill) Dodaro, Nicholas (Tori) Dodaro, Jacob and Ryan Rathman, John, Brendan and Addison Donovan and great grandchildren Payton and Hunter Dodaro and "sisters" Carol McCauley and Susan Olszewski.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul Rathman.
Visitation will be on Monday, December 3, 2018 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. A Funeral Service at the funeral home will be on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be made to the Illinois Literacy Foundation, P.O. Box 64386, Chicago, IL 60664. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com