Lawrence Lannan Obituary

Lannan, Lawrence Patrick Aged 90, died peacefully at home on August 18th, 2018 surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born August 16th, 1928 in Iron Mountain Michigan. His parents were Joseph Patrick and Ora Mary (Pelham) Lannan. He is survived by his brother Patrick and was preceded in death by siblings Patricia, Michael, Sharon and Colleen. Lawrence attended Mt. Carmel High School and Spring Hill College; he graduated from Loyola University of Chicago. He was a strong supporter of Catholic education. Lawrence and Elizabeth Mulroy (deceased) were married May 17th, 1952. They had six children, Kathy (Mike Arnold), Larry (Nancy Blume), Stephen, Lisa (John Kelley; deceased), Laura (Chuck Jacques) and Mike (Patty Coyne.) Lawrence was the grandfather of nineteen children: Mike, Abbie, Rachel and Katy Arnold; Laura and Sean Lannan; Maggie and Emily Lannan; Danny, Kathleen, Mary, Colleen and Johnny Kelley; Elizabeth, Marilyn, Charles and Margaret (deceased) Jacques; and Catherine and Matt Lannan. Lawrence was the great-grandfather of thirteen children. A private family Catholic service for Lawrence will be held this fall. The family extends their gratitude to Lawrence's loving and compassionate caregivers, especially Bola, J.P. and Kelly.