Valerie B. Drozdowski RACINE – Valerie B. (nee, Ille) Drozdowski, 79, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Valerie was born in Czechoslovakia on September 12, 1936 to Franz and Maximilliane (nee, Vena) Ille. She married James C. Drozdowski in 1973. Valerie enjoyed dancing, reading, gardening and traveling with Jim. She loved her dog Scooter but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, James; son, Gerald (Gabi) Reutter; grandchildren; Kai, Simon, Neka, Heiko Reutter, Leah (David) Krawchuk and Derek Neuman; and great-grandchildren, Niola, Jaslinn and Caleb. Valerie is also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jurgen, Ilona, Jason, Margaret, Otto and Diana.