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Loretta DeMarino Obituary

Loretta "Laurie" DeMarino nee Pappano, age 75, of Glenview, IL. Beloved wife of Larry DeMarino. Loving mother of Mike (Kelly) DeMarino and Joseph (Amy) DeMarino. Proud grandmother of Caroline, Jack, and Danny; Tommy, Charlie, and James DeMarino. Dear sister of Daniel (Pam) Pappano, Jean Stefanski, and Edward (Susan) Pappano. Visitation Thursday, January 25, 2024, 9:15 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025. To virtually attend the Mass, visit Laurie's obituary page on donnellanfuneral.com to access the link to the webcast. Entombment private All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Info: donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 21, 2024.

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Renee maurel

March 7, 2024

Dear Larry, my sincere condolences, I am beyond sad for you and your wonderful family. I am just so sorry, love, Renee Maurel
I need to tell you that Marc passed away last Aug and now he´s dancing with Laurie

Susan Heneghan

February 21, 2024

My deepest condolences to Larry & family. I just learned this sad news today & am heartbroken! I will always remember the fun we had at the writer´s conferences & the late nights polishing manuscripts. May you rest in Gods loving arms.

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Visitation

9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street at Church Street, Glenview, IL 60025

Jan

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street at Church Street, Glenview, IL 60025

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Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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