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Luther Dearborn Obituary

Luther Dearborn Jr., longtime resident of Glencoe, IL, Borrego Springs, CA, and Fish Creek, WI, passed away on October 25th, at the age of 80, in his Wisconsin home. Luther lived a full life marked by a strong devotion to his family and friends, and an insatiable interest in their lives. Mr. Dearborn graduated from New Trier High School, earned an undergraduate degree in business from Michigan State University, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Through his professional life he built a successful investment management practice, and for the past 28 years served his clients as the owner of Luther Dearborn Investment Advisory Inc. Luther leaves behind his wife of 18 years, Virginia (Ford). He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Sally (Tittle). Luther and Sally had three children, Carol Huck (Bruce) of Oak Park, Robert (Jane) of Winnetka, and John of Boise, ID, and eight grandchildren (Peter, Lucy, Rachel, Lynne, Alison, Max, Margot, Matthew). Mr. Dearborn is also survived by his sister, Martha (Dearborn) Beery, of Huntington Beach, CA. Memorial service to be held on Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 3 p.m. at the Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Avenue, Glencoe IL. Those wishing to contribute in Luther's memory are encouraged to make a donation to the Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 17 North State Street, Suite # 1550, Chicago IL, 60602 (www.rolfefoundation.org). Online registration is available at www.caspersonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 30, 2013.

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November 27, 2013

Dear Ginny,

I'm so sorry to hear about Luther passing away. You have my deepest sympathy.

Jan Pohl

Gale Tanger

November 25, 2013

We send all our heartfelt sympathies to Ginny and the family. Luthern was a wonderful gentleman and a great conversationalist. He will be missed
Warmest Wishes, Tom and Gale Tanger

November 25, 2013

We are sadden by the loss of Luther. Our prayers are for all his family. We felt fortunate to have known him. Our thoughts are especially with you Ginny.
Julie-Anne and Jim Kress

Steve Hayes

November 25, 2013

I very much enjoyed my golf games with Luther in Door County and our political discussions. He was a pleasure to be with. My wife and I also enjoyed our dinners with Luther and Ginny very much. How sorry we are to hear this news. Steve and Nancy

Bob McAuliff

November 23, 2013

Dearborn family,

Very sorry for your loss - Luther was a good man, and will be missed

November 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers have been with you all for the last year -- during Luther's last days.
Fondly, Jane Arthur

October 31, 2013

How sorry I am! What a wonderful man! We're all less without him. Linda Wilde

October 29, 2013

My condolences to all the Dearborn families and the Huck family. May you all receive comfort that Luther is at rest. May you all receive comfort from your memories.

Kathy Russell

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