Ray Edward Converse 80, died in DeKalb, IL on August 30, 2014. Ray was born in Elizabeth, NJ on January 22, 1934 to Roy Edward and Margaret Louise (Kosloff) Converse.

He graduated from New Trier High School in 1952 and attended Northern Illinois University and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in economics in 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1958.

Ray was a longtime resident of Woonsocket, RI before moving to DeKalb, IL. He worked for the Miami Daily News as a journalist, Moody?s Investors Service as a bond rater, and Oxford University Press. Ray was a proud member of MENSA.

Survivors include a daughter, Marie Converse-Arguin and her husband Matthew Arguin of Shorewood, IL. A sister, Mary Ellen (Converse) Kennedy of DeKalb. Three grandsons and three nieces and a nephew. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lucille (Converse) Skender.

Thanks to Dr. Thakkar and the Staff at Pine Acres for their help and support.

A private funeral mass has taken place at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, IL and a Private Burial at Genoa Township Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

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