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Julie Clausing Obituary

Julie Clausing, nee Maas, 46, of Lindenhurst, left us February 16, 2005. She was born August 23, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI. For those who knew Julie, her death is an anomaly. She raced through life with a passion. An avid equestrian, dynamic entrepreneur with a successful printing business, active in Lindenhurst community affairs, she never missed an opportunity to experience what this world had to offer. How could she know it would end so soon? We miss her joy and humor. We cannot understand a world without her. Wife of Robert, who loved her more than life; daughter of Jack Maas and D'Arcy Barker; and sister of Marla, Kathe and Betsy. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to a hospice of your choice or a charity of your choice. Visitation from 5 p.m. until the 7 p.m. Memorial service on Monday, February 21, at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Info: 847-234-0022.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2005.

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Ken and Susan Scherer

February 20, 2005

I am so glad that I had a chance to talk, laugh, and cry with Julie one more time. She will always be part of the good memories I have from our past. I'll never forget her natural talents, endless energy, and loyalty thruout the many years we worked together. Bob, you and I were very fortunate meet Julie many years ago.

Patty Hook

February 20, 2005

Julie was my dear friend for 25 years. We've shared work projects, countless secrets, great vacations, future plans, difficult problems and hilarious jokes. She was a great listener and an even better conversationalist. She always, no matter what, found some way to compliment me and make me feel larger than life. Julie always gave me the most wise, insightful advice about things, and her input and support throughout occasional problems in my life are things I will always remember.



I always affectionately called her "The Whirling Dervish," which she loved, as she was always like having your own little private hurricane swirling around doing 47 things at once (all done perfectly) and always with a laugh, a smile and just the right words or facial expression to crack you up.



Although we on Earth will miss Julie's happy nature and friendly, wise spirit, those in Heaven will be tickled pink to welcome her into the fold. By the time the rest of us get there, Julie should have Heaven well-decorated and well-organized, with a fully stocked bar and an official Hugging Line waiting to greet each of us, with Julie looking utterly fabulous right in front, giving air kisses like the true heavenly diva she certainly has become. We shall meet again soon, my friend!

Elaine Lewand

February 19, 2005

My sincere sympathy goes out to you, Bob, and the family. I met Julie thru my daughters (Nancy & Terri), and although I haven't seen Julie recently, I will always remember the beautiful and vibrant young woman she was. God bless.

Elaine

Mary Helgren

February 18, 2005

Bob, We send our heartfelt sympathy to you. We all are picturing Julie getting to heaven, and meeting everyone. Whenever she greeted anyone, she would focus all her attention when she asked how you were, and you knew she meant it. Even if you suspected you were the dullest person at a gathering, she always made you feel like you were interesting. She was a beautiful woman.

Julie on New Year's Eve 2004

February 18, 2005

Emily Garrity

February 18, 2005

Bob, Our sincere condolences to you and the family. As you said yesterday, she is now moving through heaven faster than the speed of light and organizing everything and everyone... but she will be missed here on earth.

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