RATAJ, JOANNE, C.PP.S. (aka Sr. Stephanie), Friday, February 17, 2012, baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen (Halm) Rataj and a brother John Rataj. She is survived by her sisters Rosalia Pruiett, St. Louis, MO and Theresa Miller, Goodells, MI; one brother, James Rataj, St. Louis, MO and nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and Sister in Christ. Funeral Mass Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 2:00 p.m., St. Joseph Chapel, 204 North Main, O'Fallon, MO. Interment convent cemetery. Visitation in the St. Joseph Chapel, 204 North Main, O'Fallon, MO, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service of Thanksgiving at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel and visitation on Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Donations may be made to Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, 204 North Main Street, O'Fallon, MO, 63366.