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Laura Reedy Obituary
Laura Elizabeth "Chick" Reedy, nee
Martin, age 81, a resident of Florida, formerly of Hoffman Estates and Buffalo Grove, IL, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at University of Chicago Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1927, in Akron, OH. Loving wife of the late John P. "Jack" Reedy, whom she married Oct. 4, 1947; beloved mother of Coleen (Gary) Groharing, John P., Jr. (Kathy) Reedy and George (Susan)
Reedy; adored grandmother of 11; cherished great-grandmother of nine; devoted daughter of the late Donald and Ruth
Martin; fond aunt of many. Chick served as Village Clerk for Hoffman Estates from 1957 to 1970 and as Village Finance Director for Northbrook, IL, from 1970 to 1983. Visitation Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville. Services will begin Friday, 9:45 a.m., from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Family and friends will meet for graveside services Friday, 2 p.m., at Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, IN. For info. (630) 355-0213.
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Jim & Kally Reynolds
February 12, 2009
Dear Family - Laura (Chick) was a vibrant wonderful woman - mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and diligent public servant for many years. I had the pleasure of working with her in Northbrook for 12-13 years. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family and extended family.
Susan Richter
February 9, 2009
George, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
One of your old classmates from St. Hubert's
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