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Laura Soderberg Obituary
Died: October 27, 2023
Laura Jean Soderberg, 66, of Chicago's West Loop, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, October 27, 2023.
Born in Princeton, Illinois, Laura graduated from Princeton High School and attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois before moving to Boston, where she began her career. Laura worked her way up from bank teller to enjoying a long career in Human Resources, retiring at the executive level from HSBC.
Laura was an avid traveler, enjoying trips to places such as Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Thailand. Her hobbies were plentiful - from learning to sail to immersing herself in the culinary arts. She was a dedicated volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a fierce advocate for Women's Rights. Her kindness and generosity were abundant and felt warmly by all those who knew her.
Preceded in death by parents Keith Raymond Soderberg and Elaine Mae Ackerson Soderberg.
Loving sister of Maybeth "Beth" Soderberg Bouchard, Ann (Robert) Braatz, and Sandra "Sandi" Rae-Soderberg Patterson; devoted and much-adored aunt ("AL") of Emily (Jeremy) Blodgett, Alison (Tomas Malina) Bouchard, Katherine "Katie" Braatz, Steven (Brenda) Braatz, David Keith (Rebecca) Patterson, and the late Andrew "Drew" Bentley Patterson. She was also a loving aunt to the next generation of nieces: Avery Sophia Blodgett and Georgie Ray Braatz. Faithful companion of feline friends Bill the Black Cat and the late Jack.
Celebration of Life Sunday, November 12, 12:30 - 4pm (service begins 1pm), The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Second Floor (Elevator available), 1401 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL. Guests are welcome to attend any or all portions of this celebration. Valet parking and limited street parking available.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to honor the memory of her nephew Drew to https://afsp.org/chapter/illinois. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Greg Robinson
November 8, 2023
Looking at her picture & seeing the similarities to her siblings & parents bring back smiles & laughter from many years ago when our families would get together . . . & laugh & then laugh some more!
Kyna (Gartner) Glover
November 6, 2023
Dear Marybeth, Ann, and Sandi,
And for all of your families. I am saddened by your loss of dear Laura. She was a wonderful, fun, tender woman and will be missed by me and so many others! Sending love and prayers for God´s Peace for Laura and you. Best, Kyna
Kyna (Gartner) Glover
November 4, 2023
Singing together in the junior choir at the Methodist church, her mother directing us. Sang in many choirs with Laura through the years.
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