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Lawrence James McDermott

1931 - 2019

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Lawrence McDermott Obituary

Lawrence James McDermott, June 9, 2019, age 88. Late of Flossmoor, formerly of Chicago Heights. Beloved husband of Ellen M. McDermott, nee O'Shea. Dear father of John (Caryn) McDermott, Patrick (Lizzie) McDermott and Mike (Brooke) McDermott. Cherished grandfather of Megan, Nicholas, Michael and Maddie McDermott. Loving brother of Thomas (the late Vicki) McDermott and the late Mary (the late Clyde) White. Memorial visitation Monday, June 17, 2019 at St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood from 9:30 a.m. until the time of memorial mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. www.info@tews-ryanfh.com or 708 798-5300.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 13, 2019.
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Please accept my condolences with the loss of your loved one.
For comfort please read Psalm 23:3
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June 15, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Lawrence.

Always continue to cherish the wonderful memories that you shared together; and may the God of Loving, Kindness and Compassion console your grieving heart during this difficult time.
Psalms 94:19

Nese Ben

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June 15, 2019

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Memorial Gathering

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL

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17

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

17951 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL

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18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL 60430

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