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Eric Laurent Obituary

Eric Laurent, 29, most beloved son of Michel and Gail Laurent, beloved brother of Renée Laurent Crim, and beloved boyfriend of Ali Lagos, died unexpectedly on October 25, 2015. Eric's love and loyalty, intelligence and humor will be sorely missed by extended family and friends. Eric passed away in Chicago where he lived and worked for the last 4 1/2 years. Born in Blacksburg, VA, he grew up in Warsaw IN and Naperville IL. Visitation will be 9-11 am Saturday, November 21, followed by a memorial celebration of life at 11 and lunch at Community United Methodist Church, 20 N Center, Naperville, 60540.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2015.

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Jan Knoop

October 25, 2019

While it has been four years since you lost Eric, I am sure it is as fresh and raw as it was the day you heard. I hope you are able to turn to the One Comforter that brings peace as we trust Him with our pain. Praying for you and your family, Gail.

Kay Kelley

June 30, 2016

Connor, Grady, and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Eric's passing. Connor and Eric spent so much of their childhood together, building rockets and making tree houses in the woods. My heart goes out to you all. Praying, Kay Kelley

Professional Associates At Fletcher

November 20, 2015

We have made a donation to Habitat for Humanity in memorial.

There are no words, but know that Eric had talent and value. He will be missed.

November 19, 2015

Dear Michel,
I am in disbelieve. My heart is broken and all my thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Susan Chubinskaya

My first memories of Eric and Ali at Bradley

Lindsay Brough

November 19, 2015

Thinking of you and your family in this most difficult time.

Jan Knoop

November 12, 2015

Your family has been on my heart so often since hearing of your great loss. I am praying for you all.
Jan

Steve & Mari Truman

November 8, 2015

Michel & Gail,
We are so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. We remember him so well from church and youth soccer. He was such a nice kid. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Andres

November 6, 2015

My deepest, heartfelt sympathies to your family and to Eric's friends. I am so sorry for your loss.

Nancy Pabon

November 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.

November 4, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

November 3, 2015

May God's love and peace give you comfort and strength during this most difficult time.

Judy and Jim Allen

November 3, 2015

Gail and family; Deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Sending love your way. ~Jack Pripusich, College Of DuPage Mathematics

Cindy O'Drobinak

November 3, 2015

Michael & Gail,
My heartfelt sympathy is sent to you and your family in the sudden loss of your son. May all your cherished life memories you hold tight bring you comfort and peace, and may God's love give you strength at this difficult time, knowing your son is now in his arms.
God's Blessings,

November 2, 2015

He was a top notch professional and his skills will be missed. Very sorry for your sudden loss.

November 2, 2015

My deepest condolences to Gail and her entire family. You will be in my prayers.

Vicki Garringer

Kathleen, Alek and Kai Kasprzak

October 31, 2015

We will deeply miss Eric and feel this loss at a place greater than we can acknowledge. At our next family gathering I will look for Eric's brightly smiling inquisitive face and demeanor across the table. He was and will always be a part of our Family. Our Love to our niece/cousin Ali - Eric's True Love. Our deepest condolences to Eric's Friends and Family. We will carry him with us always.

L Willis

October 31, 2015

Sending my deepest condolences to the family during this time. May the God (Psalms 83:18) of all comfort be with you all.

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