Rachel J. Oldani

April 27, 1926 - February 17, 2014

Rachel J. Oldani, 87, of Springfield, died at 1:10 pm, Monday, February 17, 2014 at her home. She was born April 27, 1926 in Archibald, OH, to Olen Lewis and Dorothy M. Hallett Grime. She married James “Butch” Oldani on August 30, 1948 and he survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Diane Crawford of Fox River Grove, Vicki (Jeff) Anderson, Mt. Pulaski and Kelly (Larry) Booth of Middletown; two sons, Michael (Vicki) Oldani and Gary (Patty) Oldani both of Springfield; thirty grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; six nieces and nephews and one cousin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Steven Oldani and one brother Richard Grime.
Rachel was a member of St. Joseph’s the Worker Church in Chatham. She enjoyed ceramics, knitting and playing Bridge.
Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Ronald McDonald House.

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Audrey Dye posted on 2/21/14

I love you, Rachel and always have. I thank you for letting me be your maid of honor at your wedding and letting me be your Godmother at your Confirmation and for taking the name of Audrey. Butch, you have been blessed with a wonderful woman and I love you dearly. Audrey, Sister

Betty and Bob Lee posted on 2/21/14

Dear Jim and Family, we were very sorry to learn of Rachel's death, and even tho it was a blessing for her she will be missed by all who knew her. Any time that we saw her she was always smiling and her terrific sense of humor made her fun to be with. She shared with us her delicious recipe for lasagna and it is still the best that we have ever tasted. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Betty and Bob Lee

Joellen Londrigan posted on 2/20/14

Butch, Diane, Mike, Gary, Vicki, and Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of Rachel's passing. I have so many memories of the times we had while growing up together. I loved Rachel so very much and think of you all frequently, especially since I moved so far away. I will treasure the times we played at your house and the lake house. The times when she and mom, Kay, and Helen would have morning coffee together while we played and/or picked on each other. I will never forget Rachel's laugh and sense of humor. Now she in God's hands with mom, dad, Helen, Joe, and Michele. I am sure they are all together having a great time and preparing for the day we may join them. Ashley has the nightgown "friend Rachel" made for her as a toddler and soon her daughter Lexi will be able to were it. Ashley will tell her all about her "friend Rachel". Love to all of you. May God give you strength to get through the days ahead and the knowledge to understand she is at peace, no more pain and suffering.

Rhonda Mercier posted on 2/20/14

Dear Mr.Oldani and Family, My deepest sympathy. It was an honor to know Mrs.Oldani; and I hope that seeing her lovely smile and twinkling eyes in the faces of her children and grand children and great grand children, brings you great comfort. My life has been the richer having shared so may years with Mike and Vicki and family. I am truly saddened by your loss. May all of you come together now; with happy remembrances, and find shelter in the loving circle of family.

Jim and Carol Gvazdinskas posted on 2/19/14

Dear Uncle Butch, Diane, Kelly, Vicki, Mike and Gary: We all know that Rachel was an angel on earth and now she is our angel in heaven with Steve. She left us with many wonderful memories, but most important she left us with a blueprint on how to live our lives and treat others. Her smile and laughter penetrated every family event and will continue to remind us of her love. Uncle Butch, we hope you know that we think of you as our own Father, and will accept our prayers and sympathy during this difficult time.

Ed Gvazdinskas posted on 2/19/14

Uncle Butch: I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Aunt Rachel. I have the fondest of memories of Aunt Rachel and you always together. The 4th of July picnics/cookouts for Grandpa Oldani's birthday at you and Aunt Rachel's lake house were some of my childhood's favorite memories. The two of you had the happiest marriage of any two people I have ever known. You were always there for each other and that was never more evident than in the last years of Aunt Rachel's struggles with life. The two of you were one and her winning smile and sense of humor will live forever in you, your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Aunt Rachel, you and your family are in my prayers. Love, Ed

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