Laura Wiley

I was saddened to hear of Laura's passing today. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to Laura (and Dana) in Evanston. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family.

I met Laura and David when my ex-husband & I were members of the Jewish Reconstructionist congregation in Evanston. I always enjoyed talking with Laura about life in general, as well as all of the cool things she & David were doing with the Albany Park Theatre Project.

I moved away from Evanston & the JRC 7 years ago, but when I saw the Illinois Arts council documentary on WTTW last year, I was so sad to find out that Laura had ovarian cancer. She seemed very positive and I really...

Dear Janice, I don't know what words of comfort I could tell you. From my own experience I know how terrible it is to lose a sibling (I am thinking of Dana), but I can't even imagine how awful it weould be to lose a child. Maybe it is good to know that so many people must be thinking of you with love and in deep sympathy, I too of course.

Dana,
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I am thinking of you, and want you to know my thoughts are with you. Please let me know if you need to talk or need anything else. Remember to take care of yourself.
Love Debbie Kahn

David,
I am sorry to hear about Laura. It was always my pleasure to take care of you both when she received her treatment and to see you both enjoy your travels and your work with your students. It made my day. You both were the people I always looked forward to seeing. You both have an energy that I wanted to be around. I will always remember Laura with music, flowers, fairies and magic wands. I hope to teach my son to enjoy life the way Laura did. She was a giving spirit and I...

David,
Meeting Laura and you and getting to know APTP when we first moved to Chicago has been an important piece of our lives here. Yesterday's service was an absolutely beautiful celebration of Laura's life. We were deeply moved as we always are when we see the work that comes from Laura, you and APTP. With deepest condolences and lots of love, Nancy and Bob

To all of Laura's family and friends, I extend my deepest sympathies. I did not know Laura well, only as a fellow member of the Kellogg Patient Advisory Board and through having seen her in the anniversary video, but I feel a close bond through a shared disease and through the time we spent on Board and Committee discussions, through enthusiasm she had for sending a message. Laura was an outgoing, energetic, enthusiastic person who will be deeply missed. I am so very sorry you all have...

Dear Janice, Marcy and Rick Chessick want to express our deepest condolences at your tragic bereavement. We send our love to you, our very old friend.

We are so glad we had the chance to get to know Laura when we lived in Chicago. Her passion for APTP and helping the community one student at a time always amazed us. Our thoughts are with David, Fred, and the rest of the family.