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Sally Ann Raphael
September 26th, 1950 - December 24th, 2016
Sally Ann Raphael was born September 26, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Frances Mirocha (stepfather, George Budnick). Sally lost her long battle with cancer on December 24, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Sally graduated from Alvernia High School in Illinois and married Chris in 1976. The couple had two children together, including seven grandchildren. She moved with her family to Golden Valley, Minnesota; Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Chelmsford, Massachusetts; Silver City, New Mexico; and Colorado Springs, Colorado, making great friends and volunteering for church, school, and other social activities. Sally and her husband owned a furniture store in Silver City and helped furnish most of southwestern New Mexico. She loved to spend time with her family, knit, quilt, craft and was an active participant at church functions and civic clubs. She was "the best in her row."Sally is survived by her husband, Chris Raphael; two sons, Steve (Kate) Raphael, and Rob (Julie) Raphael; daughter, Nicole (Sam) Downs; her mother, Frances Budnick; brother, Larry (Kate) Budnick; three sisters, Susan (Felix) DeLeon, Janet Budnick, and Laurie (Mark) Charneske; and her seven grandchildren, Blake, Hailey, Tommy, Jack, Peter, Frank, and Athena.Memorial Mass, 10:00AM, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 6949 West Addison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60634, followed by a burial at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, 6800 North Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 60714. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sally's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Barrow Neurological Institute, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85013.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Saturday, January 14, 2017 12:00AM St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery 6800 N Milwaukee Ave Niles, IL 60714 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:00AM St. Priscilla Catholic Church 6949 W Addison Street Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: 719-328-1793
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Since its founding in 2007, generations of families in Colorado Springs have trusted the Springs Funeral Services for personalized funeral arrangements. We honor the rich diversity of our community, with consideration for families of Catholic, Jewish, and all other faiths. Our recently renovated full-service funeral home has a peaceful chapel and elegant reception space for traditional funerals and life celebrations. The Springs accommodates large events with ease, including catering with kosher options. Trust our devoted staff to guide you at every step....
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