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Lauren LaPlante Obituary

LaPlante, Lauren age 40, of Chicago, died of a sudden heart attack on Saturday, February 23rd. She will be remembered for her loving concern for all living things, and she will be greatly missed by her mother and father, Linda and John LaPlante, by her sister Leslie LaPlante and brother-in-law Tim Decker and their children Eli and Sara Decker, and by her many friends. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 4 p.m., at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue. Memorial gifts to Orphans of the Storm (2200 Riverwoods Drive, Riverwoods, IL 60115) would be the most appropriate way to remember Lauren and her too short life.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 27, 2008.

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PATRICIA NEVAREZ

February 21, 2009

it's a year now... and we don't forget nor does she fade away in our memories may we see her lovely facw again in HEAVEN.. SINCERELY AND IN SADNESS PATRICIA NEVAREZ AND DAUGHTER MELISSA HER CO-WORKER. ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS

Helen Dimitriou Davis

June 24, 2008

Dear Mr. & Mrs LaPlante & Leslie,

I was so saddened to hear about Lauren. From kindergarden through high school graduation, I have many joyous memories spent with Lauren and in your home.

You are in my thoughts and prayers .

Lisa Kohn Jauch

June 5, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. LaPlante and Leslie,
I was so sorry to hear about Lauren. I cannot imagine the great loss, but my prayers are with you.

Ann Acevedo

June 4, 2008

John, Linda and Leslie - My thoughts are with you all. I have the most wonderful memories of years spent in the LaPlante house. Your family was my second family for so long, and Lauren was like a sister. I will always remember her.

Richard & Suzanne Moeur

March 10, 2008

Dear Linda & John:

Our most sincere condolences on your family's loss.

Jeanne Coleman

March 2, 2008

Dear Linda and John: You both are in my prayers. Wish that I could have traveled to Chicago to be with
you today. Love, cousin Jeanne

PATRICIA NEVAREZ

March 2, 2008

DEAR FAMILY,
MY DAUGHTER MELISSA AND I LOVED LAUREN SO.. WE ARE GRIEVED BEYOND WORDS MAY THE LORD HOLD HER IN HIS ARMS...SHE WAS A LOVELY SWEET PERSON AND WE WILL MISS HER MORE THAN WE CAN EVER SAY...TO HER LOVELY MEMORY GOD KEEP

Stephanie (Steffi) Nelson

March 1, 2008

John, Linda, Leslie, and Tim:
Love and prayers to you at this difficult, difficult time. I fondly remember the stories of Lauren and all the pets she took in.
Much love to each of you.

Helen O'Toole Loosevelt

March 1, 2008

Dear Leslie and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Irina Vladimirova

February 29, 2008

I just knew Lauren for few months, but her smile and kind words she could find for everybody inspired me and filled with positive energy every day.

I will miss you, Lauren.
It has been a privilege to know you.

Rachel Bass

February 29, 2008

Dear LaPlante Family,
Our thoughts are with you. I remember fondly the playdates, sleepovers, and mudpies in the front yard on Winnemac when we were little girls. With our deepest sympathies,
Rachel Bass Prendergast and MaryAnn and Alvin Bass

David Gee

February 29, 2008

Leslie and Family-
I wish there were words to express how much we feel for all of you at this time. Please remember that there are so many people around you who are doing our best to carry you in our hearts and to help you find your way through all of this. Just know that it will happen, and that we'll all be here for you- no matter what you need.
In deepest sympathy-
David, Lori, Alex and Zach.

Nancy Crews

February 28, 2008

My heart aches for you! No words can express. Too young and too soon. I can't even imagine. I wish I could be there with you to grieve with you....but I just had surgery and can't travel. My love and prayers will be there. Love, cousin Nan

Vicki Ford

February 28, 2008

Leslie and family:

I only met Lauren a few times but I remember her most from Eli's football game...she explained some of the rules of football to me, we worked on some cheers and best of all she laughed at my jokes!
I am so sorry for your loss.

Dorothy Sybert

February 27, 2008

Dear John and Linda,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter Lauren. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Sincerely, Milt and Dot Sybert

Karen Bratkovic

February 27, 2008

Dear John and Linda,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for such an incalculable loss. Lauren's love of animals is near and dear to our hearts.
Fondly, Karen and Don Bratkovic

Chitra Natarajan

February 27, 2008

Lauren was a close and personal friend of mine with so much love to give. Words cannot express how much I miss her and will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, her friends and her beloved animals.

Richard Dovich

February 27, 2008

Dear John and Linda, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your daughter,Lauren. I cannot imagine a greater loss than the death of a child. Affectionately, Richard Dovich

Nick Kapetan

February 27, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I attended Lane Tech with Lauren and Leslie. Lauren was a very nice person and will be missed greatly. My prayers are with you and your family.

Eternal memory

Theresa Pesoli

February 27, 2008

John,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Michael Polydoris

February 27, 2008

Leslie,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

JAMES P. TATOOLES

February 27, 2008

Lauren's grandfather, Albert and I were close friends and I remember how proud he and Mrs. LaPlante were of Lauren. My deepest condolences for your loss. May her memory be eternal.

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