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Grace Lahey Obituary

Grace E. Lahey (nee Schaefer), age 88, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020. Cherished wife of V. Wayne for 68 blessed years. Wonderful, fun, loving mother of Donna (Mike) Laudicina, Nancy, the late Mary Anne (Randy Clements), Dan (Lynnette), the late Peggy, Barb (Eric) Castro, Tom (Eileen), Bob (Liz). "G.G." was beloved by seventeen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, dozens of nieces and nephews. Now joined eternally in joy and laughter with parents, Theodore and Marie, and siblings Mary Lou (Bill) Hill, Ruth ("Smokey") Smogor, Lorraine (Joe) Kelly, Ted (Therese) Schaefer, Dan Schaefer. A fond friend of many, a loyal classmate of St. Augustine H.S. (Chicago), a resident of Franciscan Village (Lemont) and formerly Palos Heights. Memorial donations may be made in Grace's name to her favorite charity: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at (800) 805-5856. Private interment. A Celebration of Life to follow at a later date.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 24, 2020.

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Donna Lahey

August 2, 2020

As the days and weeks passed? as you return to life's routine, (never again)may us all continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Thanks she did not want to say goodbye so I’ll see you later gator!

Janet Daly

July 18, 2020

In loving memory of my Aunt Grace. She was always upbeat and simply one of the funnest people to be around. Her zest for life was contagious. I will miss her but know she is with other loved ones now and at peace. My love and prayers to my Uncle Wayne and my cousins.

Ray & Sharon Renfree

June 4, 2020

We'll sure miss you, Grace. You and Wayne have been one of our dearest old friends. We had so many great times together. You introduced us to camping, fun in the Ozarks, bunco club, pinocle club and many great trips. Our love and prayers go with you.

Marguerite O'Connor

May 24, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Nancy Lahey

May 24, 2020

Farewell Mom, til we meet again, Nancy

Donna Smith

May 20, 2020

To Bob, Liz, and the entire Lahey family, I send my deepest sympathy. Losing a parent is not easy. I pray that you are comforted by Gods love and promise of life with Him in heaven!

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