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Richard Lahart Obituary

Richard A. Lahart "Dick". Age 78 of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of Antoinette "Toni". Loving father of Patti (Dave) Daul, Peggy, Pam, Tom (Lori), Marianne (Daryl) Schimpf and Marty (Belva). Devoted grandfather of David, Kristin (Clint) Simkins, Megan (Peter) Ruppe, Michael, Mary, Ashley, Maxwell, Nicholas, Thomas, Grace, Myles, Owen, Mia, Payton and Ryan. Dear brother of the late Vern (Eileen) and Joseph (Betty). Fond brother-in-law of Carol (Robert) Stevenson and the late Paul (Lori) Litkowski. Loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Founder and CEO of TapeCase. Proud member of Loyola Academy Athletic Hall of Fame. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 4, 3-8 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from funeral home to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul of the Cross Parish Educational Endowment Fund or Misericordia/Heart of Mercy Center. Funeral Information,www.ryan-parke.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2016.

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Marie Nannini

August 28, 2022

Always smile when I think of Dick.

Jack Byrne

September 4, 2016

Toni and family,
My most sincere sympathy in this time of your loss.
To me Dick was a great friend, classmate,and valued member of the St. Tim's bunch.

September 4, 2016

This is such sad news. So sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man and we are honored to have know him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy, Ron and Jack Lajoie

Cookie Merens

September 4, 2016

Dearest Patti and family, prayers and sympathy to you. May his memory bring you comfort.

Dru & Dave Sullivan

September 3, 2016

Mr. Lahart was a class act. He was a great coach and had a terrific sense of humor. He always greeted his kids' friends with a smile and treated us all so well. He and Mrs. Lahart raised a wonderful family and we are glad to be among the many friends of the Lahart family. God bless.

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

September 3, 2016

Our sympathies and special prayers for Dick, Toni, and all the Lahart's.

Marie Nannini

September 3, 2016

Dear Lahart Family,
Special memories of laughing and having fun with Dick.
Toni you gave him your dedicated love and wonderful nursing skills.
His spirit will live forever.
All our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Bob and Marie Nannini

September 3, 2016

Always someone I looked up to. RIP, Dick.
--a neighborhood, St. Tim's, Loyola friend, Don Lyons

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

September 3, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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4

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Sep

5

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Sep

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul of the Cross Church

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120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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