The Honorable Laurence J. Dunford

The Honorable Laurence J. Dunford obituary, Orland Park, IL

The Honorable Laurence J. Dunford

Laurence Dunford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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The Honorable Laurence J. Dunford, Retired Full Circuit Cook County Judge, Age 80
Beloved husband of 30 years to the late Dorothy T. Dunford (nee Pogorzelski).
Devoted father of Christopher (Heidi) Dunford, Jason (Kristen) Dunford and Julia Dunford.
Proud grandfather of Daniel (Regina), Samantha (Sean), David, Sean and Teagan.
Loving son of the late Joseph and Jeanette Dunford.
Cherished brother of the late William (Barbara), late Joseph (late Mary Ellen), the late Michael (late Carol) Dunford, Stephen (Debbie) Sebastian and Beth (Dan) Christiansen.
Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m.
Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to Incarnation Church, Mass 9:30 a.m.
Interment Resurrection Cemetery
In lieu of flowers donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities, www.rmhc.org would be appreciated.
Please leave a memory for the family on Laurence's Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
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