4343 Main Street
Downers Grove, Illinois
Flach O.S.A, Rev. LaVern J. 80, died November 17, 2008, loving son of the late Clarence W. and Anne B. Flach, devoted brother of Marian Woodin, Helen Fleck and Gerald Flach, all of Michigan, Donald Flach of Maryland and the late Marcelline Fleck. Born 1928 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Professed vows in the Augustinian Order September 10, 1949. Ordained Priest June 4, 1955. Taught at St. Rita High School and Mendel Catholic High School, both in Chicago and Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox. Principal of St. Rita High School 1971-79. Visitation Monday, November 24th, 3 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., at St. Rita High School Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, followed by Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. Interment Tuesday, November 25th, 10 a.m., at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St., Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Augustinian Guild, 20300 Governors Hwy., Olympia Fields, IL, 60461-1081, appreciated. Arrangements by: Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com 
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Frank
January 25, 2021
I worked some math problems with "no calculator" in his honor.
Mike Boruta
December 21, 2008
To my cousin who married me and my wife Mary in May 1975, and who helped me so much with our family history over some 38 years. Thank you for all your help, pictures, stories, and years of correspondences. May God Bless You with Eternal Bliss, watch over your family.
REV FRANCIS SCANLAN
November 24, 2008
lAVERNE WAS THE BACKBONE OF OUR PARISH WEKND HELP WHILE I WAS AT ST BEDE AND BEFORE HE RETIRED FROM TEACHING. HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND AND I AM SORRY I NEVER GOT TO VISIT HIM IN THE NURSING HOME
REV FRANCIS G SCANLAN AT ST BEDE FROM 1988 TO 1998
NOW AT ST DAMIAN OAK FOREST.
Jim Kociak
November 24, 2008
My sympathies to the family of the best math teacher ever.
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Thomas Koniarz
November 23, 2008
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The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan
November 23, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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