Victor J. Lauzen

Victor J. Lauzen 90, of Aurora, Il, passed away February 3, 2009 at Jennings Terrace. He was born on January 26, 1919 in Aurora, the son of John and Julianna Lauzen. Victor was united in marriage to Mary Popp of Aurora on September 21, 1940 in Aurora.

He is survived by his daughter, Sandra (Bill) Armbrust of Aurora; daughter-in-law, Judy Lauzen of FL; three grandchildren, Richard Armbrust of Sandwich, IL, Wesley (Mary) Lauzen of Minnesota, and Joleen (Troy) Thompson of Minnesota; four great-grandchildren, Cora and Carissa Thompson, Ethan Lauzen and Tyler Copeland; dear sister, Mary (Melvin) Foerster of Missouri; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; his parents, John and Julianna; son, Jerry; grandson, Robert Armbrust of Oregon, IL; two brothers, John (Celeste) of DesPlaines, IL and Leo (Diane) of Aurora.

Victor was employed for 32 years by Comprehensive Accounting of Aurora until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of OLGC and Aurora Moose Lodge #400. Victor was known for his manner and sense of humor. He spent many enjoyable times playing golf with childhood friends and new friends and winning several tournaments. His interest in golfing started at age 10 caddying at the Aurora Country Club.

Victor and his lovely wife Mary enjoyed many years dancing at the Aurora Moose Lodge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2009 with prayers beginning at the funeral home at 9:15 AM. Father David Engbarth will officiate and burial will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park in the St. George section. The family will greet guests on Friday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home in Montgomery.

The family of Mary and Victor Lauzen would like to express a very deep heart felt thank you to the entire staff of Jennings Terrace in Aurora for all the loving care they have extended for the past year and a half. Many beautiful relationships have been created that will be cherished and remembered always. It has become our second family and we could not have "walked our walk" without their love and medical care.

Dieterle Memorial Home 630-897-1196