Artie Raike, age 72, of Gallipolis, died Friday morning January 26, 2007 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport. Born January 22, 1935 in the Kyger community in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Violet D. Langford Rupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Dana M. Raike, by three brothers, Emory, Robert and Ura Grover, and by a sister, Wanda Rupe.
Artie was a graduate of Cheshire High School, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and served as the treasurer of the Cheshire Alumni Association.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Terry (Dave) Burnett of Gallipolis
Sister: Ina Louise Johnson of Sarasota, Florida
Brother: Arthur (Carol) Rupe of Gallipolis
Sister in law: Norma Grover of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Several Nieces and Nephews
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM. Monday January 29, 2007 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home with Bob Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Grace United Methodist Church 600 2nd. Ave. Gallipolis, OH. 45631
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