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Laura Elizabeth "Chick" Reedy

Laura Reedy Obituary

Reedy, Laura Elizabeth "Chick" (nee Martin), age 81, a resident of Florida, formerly of Hoffman Estates and Buffalo Grove, IL, died Friday, February 6, 2009 at University of Chicago Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1927 in Akron, OH, loving wife of the late John P. "Jack" Reedy, whom she married October 4, 1947, beloved mother of Coleen (Gary) Groharing, John P., Jr. (Kathy) Reedy and George (Susan) Reedy, adored grandmother of eleven, cherished great-grandmother of nine, devoted daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Martin, fond aunt of many. Chick served as Village Clerk for Hoffman Estates from 1957-1970 and as Village Finance Director for Northbrook, IL from 1970-1983. Visitation Thursday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville. Services will begin Friday, 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. Family and friends will meet for graveside services Friday, 2:00 p.m. at Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer, IN. For info. 630-355-0213.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 9, 2009.

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Jim & Kally Reynolds

February 12, 2009

Dear Family - Laura (Chick) was a vibrant wonderful woman - mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and diligent public servant for many years. I had the pleasure of working with her in Northbrook for 12-13 years. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family and extended family.

Susan Richter

February 9, 2009

George, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

One of your old classmates from St. Hubert's

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