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David Lawson Obituary

DAVID M. LAWSON "SLY MADEOFF" LANSING, IL David M. Lawson, age 29, of Lansing, passed away Sunday December 26, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Lawson; step-father, Ron Eenigenburg; other mother, Linda Castaing; five step-brothers and sisters; Holly (Roy) Casek, Kelly (Mark) Kuiken, Tim (Gerlandina) Eenigenburg, Sarah (Harvey) Nannenga, and Matthew (Amanda) Eenigenburg; grandparents: Ray (Pat) Lawson of Crown Point, IN; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. David was preceded in death by his step-sister, Corrie (Andy) Terborg; grandmother, Jean Lawson; and grandparents: Raymond and Nellie Eenigenburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM at the Schroeder- Lauer Funeral Home, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. Cremation to follow. Friends are invited to visit with the family Wednesday from 3:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Illinois Pit Bull Rescue. please visit www.RescueMe.org David was a NWWA wrestling manager known as "Sly Madeoff" and was a friend of Bill W. www.schroederlauer.com

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Published by The Times from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2010.

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Jacki (Mark's sister)

December 30, 2010

Shirley and Ron, I am so sorry for your recent losses. There is nothing I can say except please accept my deepest sympathy! You are in my thoughts!

Cheryl Ridder Woldhuis

December 29, 2010

Shirley and Ron,
May the love God sustain you at this time of your loss. I will be holding you "up" in prayer. I am so sorry for your recent heartaches.

December 29, 2010

Shirley and Ron,
My deepest condolences to you at this tragic time. You can be comforted knowing he's with his grandmother and other family and loved ones now. May you find comfort in your family.
Chris Campbell

Jereme Kahuna

December 28, 2010

You will be missed my friend. I know right now your up in heaven cracking em up. Your generosity and your infectious laugh will be sorely missed by all of us around you. May you be at peace Dave.

Jim Litke

December 28, 2010

It's been a while seen I seen you last, but I am truly sad that you are gone. May God comfort your family and friends in this troubling time. R.I.P. Dave

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