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Lauren Bailey Obituary

Bailey, Lauren S. "Lori" age 49, of Weston, FL, formerly of Chicago, Oak Lawn and Kankakee, IL, passed away November 24, 2003, loving daughter of Jane Bailey (nee Okita), beloved niece of George Okita (Fujiko), the late Frank Okita (the late Jean), the late Fred Okita (Patsy), Nobi Morita (the late Jim) and Bill Okita (Fiancee Norma Mortimer), dear cousin of Ron Okita, the late Sharon Chylak (John), Glenn Okita (LiNah), David Okita (Brenda), Lynne Okita (Fiancee Jeff Marcel), Clyde Okita, Dwight Okita, Bob Morita (Leslie), Cathy Morita, Blair Okita (Debra), Carin Parelli (Andy), Brent Okita (Jullie), and Bradley Okita (Ann), cherished friend of many. Lori graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1978. She was an employee of Eastern Airlines in Oak Brook, IL, Salt Lake City, Utah and Miami, FL. Lori was a successful business owner/partner of Write Graphics in Plantation, FL. Family and friends will meet for a "Celebration of Lori's Life" at the United Church of Hyde Park in the Rittenhouse Chapel, 1448 E. 53rd St. (53rd and Blackstone), Chicago, IL, 60615, 773-363-1620, on Saturday, January 24th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lori's name would be appreciated to: American Cancer Society, or CaringBridge, 4607 Beacon Hill, Suite 200, Eagan, MN, 55122.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 23, 2004.

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Annie Smith

January 23, 2004

What a shock to my system to see Lori's name in the obituary column.Lori was the first person that I met at SIU.She and I were the first two to settle into the Mae Smith Dormitory, at SIU-C, during the fall of 1973. I have never forgotten Lori. We walked around campus that day, getting to know the campus and each other. We had some good times together.



Lori was earnest, honest, dedicated, and loyal...truly one of the nicest individuals that I have ever met. Her character was sterling. She was precious, and will live on forever in my memories.



Words are never adequate during times like these.I extend to the family and friends of Lori, my heartfelt sympathies.



Sincerely,

Annie M. Smith

Dianne Rossman

January 18, 2004

My best friend & my sister - - rest in peace - - you fought a courageous battle and we are all so proud of you. Know that you are missed terribly, but we know you will always be in our hearts and souls and will be until we meet again. We love you very much, Di and Si

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