Dolores Imogene Ranta

July 12, 1929 - April 19, 2013

DOLORES IMOGENE RANTA, 83, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:04 pm, Friday, April 19, 2013 at her residence in Chester, Illinois. Dolores was born to the late Louis E. and Anna (nee Supancic) Myrick on July 12, 1929 at West Frankfort, Illinois. She married the Rev. W. Arnold Ranta on November 25, 1950 at Superior, Wisconsin; he preceded her in death on October 3, 2004. Dolores had been a Registered Nurse at Chester Mental Health Center and Chester Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, L.W.M.L, and Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Chester. Survivors: 1 Son William A. (Bonnie) Ranta, II Lake Nebagamon, WI 1 Daughter Pamela Grubman Chester, IL 2 Grandchildren Rachel Kristian and William Patrick Ranta 1 Sister-in-law Imogene Myrick Waterloo, IL Special Friend & Care Giver Donna Davitz Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends survive Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Rev. W. Arnold Ranta, 1 Son - Kristian Ranta, 1 Son-in-law - Donald Grubman, 1 Brother - Jack E. Myrick and 1 Sister - Phyllis (Fred) Berg Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Visitation: Tuesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday - 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Entombment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School