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Lawrence Schwabe Obituary

Schwabe, Lawrence J. "Larry" beloved husband of Joanne (nee Mahoney), loving father of Mary Beth (John) Flynn, Lawrence J. Jr., David (Terri), Theresa and Eileen (Ben) Muellers, proud grandfather of Manny, Brandon, Danny, Courtney, Larry, Alex, Zach, Margaret, John, Owen, David, Steven, Lauren, Robbie, and Adam, dear brother of Veronica Nowak, Alvina Strachota, Harry Schwabe and Joseph Schwabe, preceded in death by brothers Frank, George, Walter and sisters Rose Rodgers and Theresa, burish loving uncle and great-uncle. Funeral Monday, 11:15 a.m. from Geils Funeral Home, 180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL, to St. Alexis Church. Mass 12:00 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines, IL. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Driscoll Catholic High School, Catholic Charities or the Les Turner Foundation would be appreciated. 630-766-3232 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 18, 2003.

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Paul Armstrong

June 10, 2003

Mary Beth & John



I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. I was out of town when he died and was unable to pay my respects in person. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.



Paul Armstrong

Sandy and Andy Levitt

May 21, 2003

Dear David and family,

We were so saddened to read about your loss. Larry was a rare person. He made everyone his friend and took time to make everyone feel special. I will miss the conversations we had while he was busy cleaning the carpets. He taught me a lot about caring and sharing. Thank you Larry for being part of my life. And good luck on that golf course in the sky.

Renee Miller

May 20, 2003

Dear David and the Schwabe Family,

My family and I have known your dad/husband /grandfather for about 30 years. In all that time, we've enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor and his caring ways. He was always kind to my mother when he came to take care of things. He always asked about the children and comiserated when my husband passed away. Thank for all the wonderful years of friendship. Renee Miller

Tammy Yu-Fetzer

May 19, 2003

My deepest sympathies go out to your entire family. Mr. Schwabe has been a dear friend of my parents for many years, he was a wonderful and caring man. He will be missed.

Joseph Ward

May 19, 2003

Dear Schwabe Family,



I was so sad to hear of your loss. I teach Steven at Blackhawk, and he is a fine student and a fine young man, no doubt hereditary qualities. Steven, for his Young Authors project, wrote a kind, wishful, and loving tribute to his grandfather. He earned special mention and the book was displayed at the public library. He was eager to have it returned so he could show it to his grandfather. I wish all my most sincere condolences.



J. Ward

Jo & Pete Meehan

May 19, 2003

Joanne



Jo and I were so sorry to hear about Larry. However each one of us has to live the Life Cycle, from life to death to eternal life. Larry is with God. WE KNOW THAT BECAUSE HE WAS A GOOD MAN. One only has to look at the legacy he leaves behind. Joanne if there is anything Jo or I can do for you all you have to do is call. May Our Lord watch over you in this time of adjustment.

Debora Dearie

May 18, 2003

Few people can learn how much their life meant to others. But not you, Uncle Larry. You have lived well, loved well and even died well. The heavens must have cheered long and loud to welcome home their sailor! We shall all miss you. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

Mary Kay Wulff

May 18, 2003

Prayers and thoughts are with you and yours as you face this difficult time with the loss of your Beloved.

Ceil & Gary Rothbart

May 18, 2003

Our sincere condolences on the loss of a most wonderful man

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