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William Lavery Obituary


William P. Lavery Jr., beloved husband of Jeanene; loving son of Margaret and the late William Sr.; dearest father of William III (Tracey Schmidt), Richard, Terry (Karen), Katie (Mark) Townsend, the late Daniel and the Shawn; grandfather of Cal, Isabella, Colin, Mairead and Logan Townsend; fond brother of Tom (Claudia), Kevin (Kathy) and Karen (Robert) McLaughlin; brother-in-law to Robert (late Sharon) Puccio and Timothy Boland; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook, IL. Info, 630-325-2300 .

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 9, 2007.

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Pam Rauen Laughlin

October 24, 2007

Jeanene,
You're in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With sympathy,

Mr. and Mrs. Pullman

September 12, 2007

Dear Lavery family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Pat McMahon

September 9, 2007

I was sorry to hear about your loss.

Sarah Genens

September 9, 2007

Katie and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sarah

Terri (Lavery) Schneider

September 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracey Sunde

September 9, 2007

Dear Mrs. Lavery and family,

We our sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Steve, Tracey, Kelley & Billy Sunde

Catherine Nash

September 9, 2007

Dear Jeanene,
How very saddened we are to hear of Bill's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy for you and your family. May you be consoled by your loving memories and the sharing of love from family and friends.
May God bless you.

With Love,
Cathy and Frank Nash

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Mark Plocharczyk

September 9, 2007

Dear Lavery Family,

Bass Lake wont be the same without Bill. I enjoyed watching Bill's passion for family and sailing. He was a lucky man to be able to combine both. He will be missed.

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Laurie Forillo

September 9, 2007

I am so shocked and sorry of your loss.Words cannot express. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you now or anytime.

Pat Von Bampus

September 9, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time. He will be greatly missed by all.

Jim English

September 9, 2007

I was very sorry to hear the news.

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