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Laurence Acker Obituary
Acker, Laurence C. January 20th, at his home in Hinsdale, in his 91st year. He is survived by his dear wife of 61 years, Loretta (nee Calnan), his beloved children, Ann Acker, Laurence (Nancy nee Hartigan) Acker and Mary Margaret (Jerome) Klingenberger and his cherished grandchildren, Larry and Molly Acker and Bob and Charlie Klingenberger. He was the devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews, especially Carol Collins (Edward M. Jr.) Hogan and Dr. John (Jackie) Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Roy and Margaret (nee Flynn), his brother Charles R. Jr. and infant twin sons, Michael and Joseph. He lived much of his adult life in the South Shore area, St. Philip Neri Parish. He was a distinguished leader in the plumbing industry, first as President of the John J. Calnan Company, later as Executive Director of the Plumbing Contractors Association of Chicago and Cook County and as one of the founders of the Plumbing Council of Chicago. He was for many years a member of the Board of Advisers of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Larry will be deeply missed for his loving and refined soul, for the strength and love he brought to his family and for his many acts of quiet kindness. Visitation Saturday, 12 p.m. until time of Funeral Mass 1 p.m., at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 411 S. Clay St., Hinsdale. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Catholic Charities of Chicago, 126 N. Des Plaines St., Chicago, IL, 60611 or the Catholic Education Foundation of St. Isaac Jogues, c/o Ms. Diane Sullivan, Vice Principal, 421 S. Clay St., Hinsdale, IL, 60521, appreciated. Arrangements by: Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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mark cronin
February 9, 2005
Dear Mary,
So sorry to here about the loss of your father.My prayers and the prayers of our family will be with you
Mark and Karen Cronin III
Mike & Linda Kelly
February 9, 2005
Mrs. Acker and entire family we are so sorry to hear of your loss. The term "Collins & Ackers" won't be the same without him that's for sure. He will always be a pleasant memory of my life especially childhood in Grand Beach!
Ann and Taige Thornton
January 28, 2005
Mary- So sorry to hear about your dad. I'm certain my dad was there to greet him at the pearly gates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Ann and Taige
Al & Kitty Gehrke
January 27, 2005
Dear Loretta & family, We were sorry to hear of Larry's death.We will remember all the good times with him and the plumbing industry. Our love and prayers to you and your family.
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Tim Finerty
January 25, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am very sorry for your loss...
Margaret &Bob Klingenberger
January 24, 2005
Loretta,Margaret and I were dissapointed that the weather prevevted us from attending the memorial service.Please know that our prayers are with you and the family and will continue.God bless Larry,his memory and all of you.
Verne,Wal,Carroll,Ted & Mary Lu Sweeney
January 23, 2005
We would like to extend our sympathies and prayers to the Acker Family. May God hold Larry in the palm of His Hands until we meet again. The Sweeneys -Grand Beach Verne,Wal,Carroll, Ted and Mary Lu
Bill Cahill
January 23, 2005
Larry was a dear friend of all of the Cahill's. He will be missed greatly. All of his family will be in our prayers.
The Cahill Family
Jerry & Dorothy [Mercer] Whalen
January 22, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathies on Larry's death. Sincerely, Jerry & Dorothy (Mercer) Whalen (St. Petersburg, Florida) [email: [email protected]]
Jim Joyce
January 22, 2005
Our deepest condolences on the loss of one of the kindest people I've ever known. Your families are in our prayers at this sad time.
Jim & Maureen Joyce
Gerry & Bob O'Brien
January 22, 2005
Lorreta; We wish that we could be with you today. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.We will always treasure the years we had with your incredible husband. Love
jack and mary carol grace
January 21, 2005
larry and nancy, we are so sorry for your loss. i apologize for the e-mail correspondence, but we cannot make it tomorrow.hopefully we will see you soon.your family is in our prayers.love jack and mary carol grace
Rosalie Turner
January 21, 2005
Remembering your family with love; and thankfulness for past kindness from Agnes Prytz's daughter, Rosalie Turner.
ELIZABETH ACKER HUTHWAITE
January 21, 2005
ON BEHALF OF THE NEW YORK ACKERS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND WISH WE COULD BE THERE AT THIS TIME.
The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
January 21, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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