I have many memories of the entire Lawson family. Ivan was someone I respected and admired and I will always remember his special smile. My sympathies to the entire family.
Elaine Cozort
October 04, 2025 | DeKalb, IL | Friend
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Lawson family;
Sorry to read about The loss of Ivan. I met Ivan When he was in sales, Made his stops at different restaurants. Ivan was a great person to know.
I join him at cardio and Pulmonary rehab.
May Hippit (RIP)...
R. James Caldwell
September 29, 2025 | Friend
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My sincerest sympathy to the family. Hippit was always such a friendly man and always enjoyed chatting with him.
Barbara (Russell) Heal
September 28, 2025 | Donna, TX | Friend
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I met grandpa when I was on a trip to Chicago, he was part of the family I was with, I remember that I said to my grandmother (from Brazil) that he looked like those grandfather on Christians movie because he was so kind and lovey with me and he treated me so well that I felt I was part of his family, that´s one of the reasons why it was so easy for me to call him grandpa! I loved to spend time with him because he had good stories that made me laugh and smile (sometimes because it was funny...
Debora Marinho
September 26, 2025 | Friend
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My sincere condolences to all my Lawson cousins. Uncle Hippit was a very special person.
Susan Whitney
Susan Whitney
September 26, 2025 | Family
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For more years than I care to remember, Ivan was my rep for Fox Valley Foods. Always caring and kind as if we'd known each other forever. There aren't many as beautiful as Ivan. God rest his soul.
Mary Keys
September 25, 2025 | Work
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Prayers for peace and comfort for your entire family. Cherish the many memories you have.
Marshall & Mary Hayes
September 24, 2025 | Malta, IL | Friend
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Claudia and family, or deepest sympathies at the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful man, always smiling and friends to everyone he met!
Jeff and Susan Willey
September 24, 2025 | DeKalb, IL | Classmate
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Obituary
Ivan "Hippit"'s Obituary
Ivan “Hippit” LawsonIvan Francis Lawson of DeKalb, IL died September 19, 2025. Born August 24,1931 in DeKalb, IL, Ivan was the son of Ernest L. and Myrtle (Roland) Lawson. He married Barbara Kuppler on April 23,1955 in Somonauk, IL.Ivan graduated from DeKalb High...