Laurence Levis Obituary

I was Larry´s buddy when we were 14. I´m so sorry about his passing. I echo the words and sentiments of those above.

Larry brought smiles to our days at Lake Forest College. I lost contact with him after we graduated, but never in my heart. I am so sad just now hearing of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie and Family,

I am so sorry for your profound loss. Larry is a strong light that keeps on shining. I hope his light will give you some comfort and peace in the days ahead.

I have wonderful memories of our families together in your home in New Buffalo. Larry's openess, friendliness and attention was alot like the open sprawling porch which provided a wonderful platform for talking, laughing and relaxing. These were precious days and days to remember.

I send you my prayers and healings....

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Dear Levis family,

I am so sad to hear about Mr. Levis's passing. Your family has meant a lot to me these past years, and I will always cherish the time I lived on Jackson and got to know all of you. Mr. Levis will be greatly missed, and my thoughts are with the rest of you during this unimaginably difficult time. All of my love and prayers,

April 24, 2009
Dear Levis Family:
I was so saddened to hear Larry passed away. I work at Williams/Gerard on the 5th floor in the same building as Larry. Yesterday, Paul Hurder, our CFO told me about Larry's passing. I used to see & talk to Larry as we both rode the Metra train. We shared a common family name as our son is also named Bennett. My wife and I met your family at Homer's Ice Cream store several years ago. You have my deepest sympathy.

Dear Levis's,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Levis was such a GREAT person that everyone loved. You are such a great family, and everyone is here for you if you need anything.
Hayden Williams, and the community of Glencoe.

Larry was my best man at my wedding long ago. He was equal to the title.My sympathies to his family

To the Levis Family: We are so very saddened to hear of your loss. While we did not know Larry as long as many of the friends that have signed this guest book he was a very friendly and outgoing person - very genuine. We send our deepest sympathy to Debbie and the entire Levis family.

The von Kreuter Family

Dear Levis Family,

I am so, so sad to hear of Larry's passing. I met him at Lake Forest College, and later he helped get me in the door at WFMT Radio. We lost touch after leaving WFMT, though I remember running into him at a bagel place. He was with his dad and one or two of his children. Great spirit, kind heart, good soul. Gone way too soon. I am sorry for your huge loss. He was such a good man.

Dear Levis Family:
My family and the Levis family use to tavel to Florida as children . Our parents were very close friends.I remember Larry and I got caught playing around and his mother(Aunt Elaine) caught us and we said YES BOSS!!!! I ran into Larry when we worked downtown and he and I always laughed about our times together as children. He always had a smile and was such a wonderful man. He will be missed and our sympathy goes out to your family.You are all in our prayers.Debbie and children,Uncle Bud and Billy we love you and you are all in our prayers
Susie Trossman Crown and the Trossmans

Debra and family,
I knew Larry at Lake Forest College 35 years ago, and would run into him from time to time over the years. I don't think I knew anyone as infectiously positive as Larry - you just couldn't be in a bad mood when he was around. I am shocked and sad to hear of his passing, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I haven't really spoken with Larry since leaving Chicago and moving to Minneapolis in 1993. This past weekend and out of the blue, he popped into my thoughts and I thought I should reach out to him and say hello. This morning I learned of his passing from a friend and was shocked. I was unaware of his struggle with cancer and am very, very sorry to hear the news. Larry was very helpful to me when I was starting my career in radio sales and mentored me in a kind and honest way in a time when the business was very cutthroat and tough. Larry's example showed me that good and honest people can prevail and inspired me to keep going. He was truly a class act and a fine man. My very deepest sympathies to Debra, their children and extended family.

Although I hadn't seen Larry in years, I remember him so well from our days at South School in Glencoe, Central and then New Trier as someone who loved life. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Levis Family,
I met Larry over fifteen years ago. The agency did work for our company. He was gracious and professional, but more important was the warmth, kindness and joy he shared with everyone. A year or so might pass before we would speak, but when we crossed paths, it was like time had never passed. He had such an easy and infectious personality with people. I was always impressed with his love and dedication when we spoke of family. On occasion we would speak of the blessing of children and he was so proud of you all. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. He was a special person.

I first met Larry in third grade at South School. And although I haven't seen him in years, I still remember his kindness and that ever present smile of his. Larry really was one of those great guys who had a wonderful spirit and an enormous heart. My deepest condolences to Larry's family.

Dear Debbie and Family:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fondly, Anneliese Wawrzyniak

Dear Levis Family,

I was so saddened to learn of Larry's passing. Please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.

My thoughts are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Larry since grade school and every now and then our paths would cross over the years. Larry was a great person and will be greatly missed. I will miss that smile of his. My deepest condolences to you all.

It is hard to think of Larry passing so young. We were co-workers at WSDM and WLUP, the Loop, in the mid 70s. It was a priviledge to get to know him. Larry was effortlessly a friendly, outgoing, and genuinely authentic person. We had a great visit in Sausalito a few years ago.
Happy trails Larry.

Effervescent is the word that describes
Larry.I first met him almost 45 years ago
and he has sparkled thru the years.To Debbie and his children,my deepest sympathy
for your untimely loss.

Debbie, I know it's been many years since we've spoken/seen each other. My Mom called to let me know about your Husband and I couldn't be more heartsick about it.

Please know that you and your family are in my heart and thoughts.

Linda Klein Schwarzkopf

Levis Family:

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time and always. Please let me know if you need anything. Sam and Bennett, I'm here if you want to talk.

God Bless you all at this time and always
The Geier Family
Jon, Katie, Addie, and Sam

I first met Larry almost 35 years ago. It's hard to imagine anyone who combined so well the wonderful qualities he displayed, almost effortlessly, all the time: warmth, loyalty, intelligence, sense of humor, and much more. This is a very sad occasion, softened only by the wonderful memories he leaves for others and the indelible, positive impact he had on all he came across.