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Raymond O. Western

1924 - 2019

BORN

1924

DIED

2019

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Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home

1100 Greenleaf Ave

Wilmette, Illinois

Raymond Western Obituary

Raymond Western, 94, passed away on February 5, 2019 in Lake Forest, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Wilma, daughters Jane and Peggy Massello (David), grandsons Matthew and Adam, and brother Harvey. He was preceded in death by daughter Sara Garavaglia and ten siblings. A memorial service will be held at Lake Forest Place, 1100 Pembridge Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois on February 23 at 3:00 pm. A second memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, 600 Ninth Street, Wilmette, Illinois on May 18, 2019 at 11:00 am. Memorial gifts may be made to the Geneva Foundation of the Presbyterian Homes.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 8, 2019.

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February 19, 2019

Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Aleaner Thurman

February 8, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

J W

February 8, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with Raymond. Support one another. May you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

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Lake Forest Place

1100 Pembridge Drive, Lake Forest, IL

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11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette

600 Ninth Street, Wilmette, IL

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1100 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

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