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LAWRENCE M. GREGORY DDS

1948 - 2018

BORN

1948

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD.

120 West Park Avenue

Libertyville, Illinois

LAWRENCE GREGORY Obituary

Lawrence M. Gregory, DDS, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. He was born April 20, 1948 in Chicago, was a former 36 year resident of Libertyville, living in Vernon Hills the past 8 years. Larry was a graduate of Northern Illinois University followed by Loyola Dental School. He had a dental practice in Chicago for 14 years, enjoyed golf and running, participating in the Chicago Marathon 5 times. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Marlene Gregory; 2 children, Mary Coleen (David) Gifford and Lawrence (Jennifer) Gregory; 5 grandchildren, Blair, Mackenzie, Ruby, Braden and Gavin; his parents, Lawrence D. and Genevieve Gregory and 2 sisters, Victoria (Tom) Reznicek and Christine (Steve) Gregory. He was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Gregory. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Friday, April 20 at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home Ltd., 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176, one block west of Milwaukee Ave.), Libertyville. Funeral mass will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 21 at St. Joseph Church, 121 E. Maple Ave. Libertyville, with the Rev. John E. Hennessey, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to outrunthesun.org. for melanoma research. Info, 847-362-3009 or please sign the on-line guest book at www.burnettdane.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Apr. 7, 2018.

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Leni Patten

April 19, 2018

Larry fought the good fight and so did you, Marlene. Our love and sympathy are with you and your family.
Love, Leni and Don

Bob and Teri Wilson

April 18, 2018

Our condolences to the whole family. Larry was a wonderful funny guy. He did know how to make people laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Sorry we can't be there. You will be in our hearts and prayers.

Love Bob and Teri

Jeff Hodge

April 17, 2018

Mary,

Our condolences to you and your family. We are thinking of you guys.

Love,
Jeff & Megan

Dennis Hester

April 15, 2018

I am shocked and saddened to learn that "Lawrence of Chicago" has left us. But very good memories of Larry from years ago live on.

Jack Gaza

April 13, 2018

You fought the good fight my friend. Save a spot for me!

Andrew Embery

April 9, 2018

Marlene, Larry & Mary;
I am so sorry for your loss. I still feel the sting from the loss of my Father like it was yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If we can help in any way, please let us know.
All our love,
Andrew, Devon & Emily

Thomas and Karen Trojan

April 7, 2018

Try to remember the little things, the shared smiles, the warm hugs, the laughter. The pain might seem unbearable now, but in time, it is the memories that will win through and you will find happiness again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marathon 1979

Jim Quinn

April 7, 2018

Marlene, I'm staggered... One of the strongest and fit friend I knew. Our prayers to your family.

Yvonne Lovelady

April 7, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family hugs and prayers.

Joe Catalano

April 7, 2018

Marlene,
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Larry. Please know that you'll be in our daily prayers always.

Love,
Cousin Joey

Mary Beth DeChenne

April 6, 2018

You were too young to die Lar. I really feel for the people you left behind.

Frank & Doris TROJAN

April 6, 2018

Our deepest sympathy. Although it's been over ten years since we last saw Larry, he was one of the favorite cousins to talk to. Always joking and tons of laughs. He will be missed. Rest in peace.

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120 W. Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048

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St. Joseph Church

121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048

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