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LaDessa Chapman Obituary

Chapman, LaDessa Age 91, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Born April 11, 1922 in Joliet, IL. Survived by her sons, Carl (Linda) Chapman and Wayne (Cheryl) Chapman; grandchildren, Craig Chapman, Erin (Drew) Tibbott and Brad and Mark Chapman; great-grandchildren, Manhattan and Cody Tibbott. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert, whom she was married to for 64 years before he passed away December 16, 2005; her parents, Eugene and Helen Lang; and her sisters, Jean and Marion. Funeral at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation 3:00-7:00 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Hope Methodist Church would be appreciated.

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Published by Herald-News on May 6, 2013.

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Jack Douglas

May 12, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gene Furlane

May 8, 2013

I had the priviledge of working with LaDessa,at the Hartford Insurance Company in Joliet, for roughly 10 years. LaDessa was always in a bright mood and lit up the office. She was a true pleasure to know. God Bless LaDessa and her family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bobbi and Jim Futterer

May 8, 2013

Carl and Wayne and families:

It is so hard to lose one's Mother. When my sister Margie Mostyn contacted us that your Mom, LaDessa, had passed away, it brought back many memories of your family. While there are not any words that can take away the hurt, we hope the knowledge that you all are in our thoughts and prayers will be of some comfort. Trudy was able to represent us at the funeral service and she said it was such a nice tribute to your Mom.

With sympathy,

Bobbi (Irwin) and Jim Futterer

May 7, 2013

Wayne and family
I hope each of you know how much we think of you and friendship. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Talleur & Alexis

Mary Lou Irwin Gehrke

May 7, 2013

Carl, Wayne and families,
I have such fond memories of your family and especially your Mother, LaDessa. We still have the square dance dresses she made for us when we were very young girls. But I especially remember what a wonderful person she was and so kind to all of our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. May it help to know I care.

Marge Mostyn

May 6, 2013

Carl & Wayne,
Your mother was such a part of our childhood. She was so kind to us. I still have the square dancing dress she made me. My sisters have their stop.

A few years ago, I stopped by the house and we had a wonderful conversation. She was just preparing for her move. We talked about the size of the garage and how your family lived in there while building the house.

She had a wonderful smile and laugh.

God bless all of you.

Fondly,
Margie Irwin Mostyn

Rosemary Bruckner

May 6, 2013

She will be missed though your memories will comfort you. I have you all in my prayers.

May 6, 2013

I am so sorry for you in your mother's passing. She was a favorite cousin of mine as I grew up in Joliet. Wonderful memories of her will always be in my heart. -Shirley Lang Hill

Eugene Boese

May 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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