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Lawrence Lewis Obituary

Lewis, Lawrence "Larry" J. loving son of Lauretta (nee Tangney) and the late George J. Lewis, cherished companion of Shirley M. Pedersen, dear brother of Bob and Maureen (Tom) Fournier, proud uncle of Jennifer and Michele Fournier, loving dad of Matthew, Jessica, Rebecca and step-dad of Michael and Melissa Nolan, special friend of Dave and Nada Pedersen. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m., from Zimmerman & Sandeman-Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., to St. Michael Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. No Visitation Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Info: 708-460-7500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 29, 2008.

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Jane Majcherek

September 1, 2008

Dear Jessie, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of Loss of your Father. May God bless you and comfort you.

Jane Majcherek

August 31, 2008

Dear Melissa, Bob, Alex and Abby,
May God comfort you during your time of loss of your Father and Grandfather.

Jane Majcherek

August 31, 2008

Dear Matt,
May God comfort you at this time of Loss of your Father.

Jane Majcherek

August 31, 2008

Dear Peggy,
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May God Bless and keep you.

Jane Majcherek

August 31, 2008

Dear Rebecca & Madison, My prayers and thoughts are with you in the loss of your Father and Grandfather. I hope The Lord will comfort you at this trying time. God Bless you now and always.
Love O'Ma

Betty Dedic

August 30, 2008

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dr. Donald Provenzale Jr. and staff

Ray & Joanne Borner

August 29, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

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