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Louis Grant Obituary

Grant, Louis J. III Age 52 of Chicago passed away suddenly on October 8, 2011 due to a boating accident. Born June 17, 1959 in Waukegan, IL to Louis J. Grant, Jr. and Gladys M. (Penny) Grant. Graduated from St. Anastasia School in Waukegan and Carmel High School in Mundelein, IL. Louis was a commodities broker by trade. He was an avid boater and snow skier. Survived by his significant other, Dr. Tracey Stiles, parents Louis J. (Barbara Gamberale) Grant Jr., and Gladys M.(Penny) Grant, brothers Kevin M. (Sue) Grant, Bruce A. (Pam) Grant, brother-in-law Glen (Debra) Hinson and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his sisters Debora A. (Glen) Hinson and Tracy L. Grant, his paternal grandparents Louis J. and Mary Grant and his maternal grandparents Roy and Bernice Gratz. Wake Monday, October 17, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago, IL. Visitation Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan, IL. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Szykowny Funeral Home, Jonathan F. Siedlecki, Director, 4901 So. Archer Ave. (1 blk east of Pulaski at Szykowny Blvd.). Funeral info 773-735-7521.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 16, 2011.

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Kathy Posner

October 23, 2011

Dear Tracey,

I live in your building and just heard the news today. I am shocked and saddened by your loss. My deepest sympathies.

UNKNOWN

October 22, 2011

DEAREST JIMMY
I HAD THE HONOR TO WORK WITH YOU FOR 7 YRS.
YOUR MOM THE SAINT THAT SHE IS, RAISED YOU TO BE A
GENTLMAN
YOUR PASSING WILL REMAIN A SHOCK
YOUR LIFE WAS AS IF YOU WERE TRYING TO BEAT THE CLOCK
YOUR HAPPIEST SMILES WERE AT YOUR DOCK

NOW YOUR MOST MEMORABLE SAYING WITH ME IS WHEN I TRIED TO SLOW YOU WAS: " I'LL GET ENOUGH SLEEP WHEN I"M DEAD"
R.I.P.
i
"

John and Jennifer Lehner

John and Jennifer Lehner

October 21, 2011

John and Jenny Lehner

October 21, 2011

My heart sank when I heard the bad news. We stayed on the N dock for the air show this year and had a blast with everyone. The N dock will never be the same without Louis Im so sorry to hear about Louis.

Iliana Navarrete and family

October 20, 2011

To Penny

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Brenda Hariharan

October 18, 2011

Tracey - I am very sadden for your loss of your soul mate. I know what Louis and you had and that was true love and quoted straight from Louis "It just works for us". I love the devotion and love both of you had for each other. I got to know Louis pretty good. I will miss his honesty & energy. May he rest in peace and let the healing begin for you. In my thoughts always......

Samantha Ballenger

October 18, 2011

May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts and prayer's of those who care.
I am sorry for your loss.

"Brenda HariHaran's sister"

Maura Wilcox

October 18, 2011

Louis, you quickly made a positive impression on my husband and me with your warm personality...maybe it was our common love for the water, sun and island living we shared.
Similar to Sean and Robin, we met him two brief times as dock neighbors and took and instant liking to him.
Blessings and peace to you Louis, and to Louis' family and loved ones.

Leanne Schau

October 18, 2011

Tracey, my thoughts and prayers are with you. In deepest sympathy.

Terri & Dave Bradley

October 18, 2011

Dear Dear Penny,
You and your family are in our prayers. Have been thinking about you and your family since I heard about Lou. Will have a Mass said for him. Will let you know when.

Val Nystrom

October 18, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time.

Isabel Villarreal

October 18, 2011

Penny & family,
My prayers go out to you & your family. May God continue to strengthen you during these difficult moments.

Marcus Thompson

October 17, 2011

Tracey, "N" Dock and Burnham Harbor will never be the same without Louis. He will forever be missed! I will continue to keep you as well as Louis' family in my prayers.

Chris Salata-Laheta

October 17, 2011

Dear Grant family and loved ones,
I am so sad to hear about Louis's passings. He left me with many fun high school memories. I will always remember his kindness and thoughtful personality.

GERRI WIDEMAN

October 17, 2011

Dr. Stiles your are continually in my prayers..

Lou Grant

October 17, 2011

Dear Penny and all the family,
We are so sorry about your later tragedy! May God be with you and yours. Love, Vince & Ann Hughes-Johnson

Dan Denton

October 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Tracey and Lewis' family and friends. Chicagos lakefront will never be the same. I have many great memories talking with Lewis about his great loves; Tracey, trading, boating and Jimmy Buffett.

Bruce and Suzanne Willett

October 17, 2011

Bruce, Pam and girls,

We are thinking of you in this difficult time. If you need anything--please let us know. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruce, Suzanne and kids

Peter Kuehnel

October 17, 2011

Louis, you were always there with a helping hand, a happy smile, and a ton of energy. Rest in peace.

David Concidine

October 16, 2011

Rest in Peace Louie

Sean and Robin Anderson

October 15, 2011

We had a brief but great and very memorable time meeting Louis and Tracey this past summer. We were transient boaters from St. Joseph, MI during the air show. Louis spent much time helping us out, teaching us the ropes about the marina and sharing some frozen drinks with some great talk. He also showed us the cabin of his boat which he had redone; it was awesome and you could tell he was very happy and proud of it. We have been talking about the new friends we made at N dock at Burnham Harbor with our friends. Louis is quite a remarkable and genuine person to make such a lasting impression on us in only 4 days. Tracey and family....we are so sorry to hear of Louis's passing. It's always so hard to understand why such good people's time is cut short; but we wanted to reach out and touch your hearts in this time just as Louis did in our short stay there. In thoughts and prayers, Sean and Robin Anderson

Deidre, Tom & Matthew

October 15, 2011

Bruce and Family ~

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Karen Craft

October 15, 2011

My heart and love go out to the family and friends. I give all of you my deepest sympathy. I have known the family for many..many years and Louie will be missed.

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