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Frank Laverty Obituary

Frank J. Laverty, age 66, of Chesterton, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Dec. 5, 2006, at his home. He was born Nov. 29, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Frances and Margaret Laverty, who preceded; also preceded by his first wife, Janice Kay Laverty; and sister, Margaret Selimoski. Survivors include his wife, Linnea Weaver Laverty, whom he married on Dec. 19, 2004, in Beverly Shores, IN; sons, Michael (Kristine) Laverty of Addison, IL, Daniel Doolin of Chesterton, IN, and James (Kristin) Laverty of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas and Lauren; and niece, Peggy Selimoski. Frank was a retired Homicide Detective for the Chicago Police Department, was also a Lawyer in private practice, a Legal Consultant and an Expert Witness. Mr. Laverty was a member of the Illinois Bar Association. Memorial Service will be held Wed., Dec. 13, 2006 at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Info: 219-926-1330 or www.funeral1.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 10, 2006.

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Joe Robles

December 5, 2007

To the family of Frank. He was my best friend in person and in absence. I shall always hold in the fondest memories our time as police partners in beat 923 with Bill Mosher and our family parties with his beauful wife Jan and the boys.
rest in peace my friend.

Joe Robles

December 17, 2006

12/17/2006

To the family of Frank. I will miss Frank as friend, a great partner on the beat car we served on for three years and the many good times we shared in the seventies. I will always cherish the memories of you, Bill Mosher and myself working the beat car 923 Rest my friend.
Sans End Joe Robles

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