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1939
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2013
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RONALD LANDERS Obituary
Born Nov. 18, 1939 in Mendota, the son of Howard and Clara (Guilfoyle) Landers. He married Judith K. Todd on Feb. 9, 1963 in Lee. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk.
He was an avid sports enthusiast, loving the Chicago White Sox. He enjoyed coaching and officiating basketball, softball and volleyball. Larry coached at St. Mary's Grade School for his children and numerous others. He retired from AT&T and Lucent Technologies after 30 years. His greatest love of all was his family.
He is survived by his wife Judy of Sandwich; two daughters, Denise (Chris Hewitt) Habbe of Sandwich and Kim (Tracy) Ahola of Naperville; four grandchildren, Kristin, Kelsie, Nick and Zack; one sister, Mildred Biederbeck of Peoria; two brothers, Richard (Janice) Landers of Hot Springs Villa, Ark., and Tom (Carol) Landers of Woodstock; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy Landers; and two brothers, Charles and Robert Landers.
Memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich with Rev. Andrew C. Hougan officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with a liturgical prayer service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Children Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. A special thanks to Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion and Valley West Community Hospital.
For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.eighnerfuneralhomes.com or contact Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 13160 W. Route 34 Somonauk, IL 60552 (815) 498-2363.
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Memories and Condolences
for RONALD LANDERS
Bob and Lynne Mattingly
March 11, 2013
Judy,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on Larry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. 73 is so young these days. So sad.
Brad Melges
March 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about Larry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I always enjoyed seeing Larry, with his whistle at the ready, at games when I covered
them as a reporter or went to them as a fan. – Brad, Tracy and Olivia Melges
Nancy and Jerry Wisted
March 3, 2013
Judy and Family
So sorry for your loss.You have our deepest sympathy.Larry was a great friend and I have fond memories of our days together in school.
Larry & Laura Allen
February 28, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Judy and your family!
February 27, 2013
Sure sorry to hear about Larry...He was great person. Ron and Joan Anderson
February 27, 2013
Judy and Family, You have our deepest sympathies in the loss of Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a gift just knowing him.
Butch and Jane Flewellin
Green Valley, Arizona
Ron and Carlene Dillenback
February 27, 2013
Judy and family our thoughts and Prayers are with you.we are so sorry for your loss
Frank & Connie Pardridge
February 27, 2013
Dear Judy & Family: You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Larry. He was a great guy! We have such fond memories of all our fun times we had at dances and playing sports. You are in our thoughts at this time.
February 26, 2013
Our sincere sympathies.
Keith and Nancy Jordal
Estero, Fl.
February 26, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Larry and my deepest sympathy to you, Judy and family. He was a great guy and will deeply missed!!! Love you all! Jan Olson
Stephanie Casner
February 26, 2013
Thinking of all of you, SO sorry for your loss
Ron & Bonnie Bauer
February 26, 2013
Denise and family: Ron was one of my best supervisors at Western Electric and just really a nice guy. Our condolences to all of you and may God keep you in His loving arms.
becki norton
February 26, 2013
Judy, Denise & Kim & families,
So very sorry to hear of Larry's passing he was a wonderful man. You all have our sympathy. Paul Hawkins & Becki Norton
Gene & Myrna Hickey
February 26, 2013
Judy and family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Many fond memories of our school days in Rollo and Shabbona.
Jennifer Klambauer
February 26, 2013
I remember Mr. Landers reffing many local basketball games. He always had a smile on his face and I enjoyed seeing him. You have my deepest sympathy.
Bonnie & Bill Mullins
February 25, 2013
Judy & Family,
We were sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We have many wonderful memories of the sporting events we participated in with Larry. I remember most his leadership as point guard as a senior in our sophomore year at Shabbona. Larry had a big influence on the success we enjoyed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Valerie Lorusso
February 25, 2013
Denise, I gave my condolences to you at Mass yesterday, but I didn't realize I had met your father until this morning. He umpired a number of softball games for my daughters and he was such a nice man and did a great job behind the plate. We always knew it would be a fair game when he was the official.
Your memories will keep him alive in your hearts until you meet him again in glory.
The Lorusso Family
Judy Hufton
February 25, 2013
So sorry to hear of your great loss Judy, will be remembering you and your family in prayer. Judy Helm Hufton
Laura & Tony Lorenz
February 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Brummel
February 25, 2013
Please accept our prayers and sympathy. What a wonderful man, we have great memories with your family!
Don and Pat Brummel
Phil & Sandy Drefke
February 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Ron was a great person to work with and a great friend outside of work.
February 25, 2013
The Wayne Jones family sends our love and prayers too you and the girls in the loss of avery good man and a wonderfull neighbor in past years. wayne&Kay jones
Jayne Turner
February 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Judy, and your family.
February 24, 2013
Judy, Kim, Denise, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always, your former Meyerbrook neighbor, Steve Vacca
Don & Dorothy Montavon
February 24, 2013
Judy,Don and I are saddened to hear of your husband's passing...may God be with you and comfort you and your family during this sad time.
Greg Dreishmire
February 24, 2013
So very sorry for your loss.
Dawndra Jones
February 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharin Smith
February 24, 2013
So shocked and saddened to read about Larry's passing. Our prayers will be for all of you for strength, courage, and patience to get through this tough time.
Jim & Carol Spears
Carin, Darik, & Isaiah Martin
Sharin, Danny, Austin, & Christa Smith
Cathy & Mark Tribby
February 24, 2013
Judy, just a note to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Sandy Choate
February 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Cheryl Land
February 24, 2013
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.
Paul and Mary Ann Dobrich
February 24, 2013
Take comfort in knowing you have a special Angel in Heaven watching over you.
February 24, 2013
Judy an girls you have our sympathy and prayers. Larry was a great man.
The Dockendorfs
February 24, 2013
Ron was a wonderful man, I worked with him for years . He convinced me to start saving thru the stock plan at work so I could retire with a little money and I thank God for his advice every day. I am so sorry for your loss
Flo Adkins
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