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Michael Lanphere Obituary

Lanphere, Michael Joseph After his courageous battle against Burkitt lymphoma, Michael Joseph Lanphere, age 29, breathed his last breath on February 24, 2016. Loving grandson, son, brother, husband, cousin, friend and coach. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Julie Cailin Devine of Manchester, New Hampshire; parents, Don and Aimee Lanphere and brothers, Kevin and Joe all originally from Glenview, IL. Mike lived a full, vibrant life in his 29 years. He was a snowboard instructor, coach, and rafting guide in Vail, CO. Visitation Saturday March 12, 2016, 11:15 a.m. until time of Prayer Service at 12:00 Noon. The prayer service will conclude at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street Glenview, IL 60025. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society: http://www.lls.org. Funeral info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 6, 2016.

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Ronald Pankau

February 27, 2020

Great young man who fought hard to the end. Great attitude.

Ronald Pankau

February 26, 2019

Great family , great support from all of them . He knew they were there for him.

bob et al bell

March 13, 2016

Don, Aimee, Kevin, Joe & Julie =

So so sorry to you all. I was happy to see or meet you all again. We, as expressed to Don, think about you all often. Don't want to lose touch again. So many great memories. Bob's is not always the greatest, but thanks Aimee for reminding me of my limited but now memorable times with Michael, I was blessed to have the Lamp-nears in my life during more youthful times!

Aimee & Don, your dedications to Mike & Julie were so hearfelt, loving & expressive. I know that I and all of the memorialists were so moved and felt very close to you and your family, thank you. Have to remember how lucky & blessed to have these wonderful people in our lives. Not to lose touch again.
(Mr. Dan Cook will always be recalled for his renaming of the Lanpheres, another memory I'll always cherish.)

All our love.

The Bells

Tom R.

March 11, 2016

Don, Aimee, Kevin & Joe,

We are all very fortunate to have had Mike in our lives. He was an inspiration to all of us on how to live life to the fullest and enjoy every minute. From Glenview to Boulder to Vail and everywhere in between I will always be thankful for the great memories I have of Mike.
Thinking of all of you,

RJ & Teri Abrams

March 10, 2016

Mike possessed a spirit as big as the outdoors he loved. Our time here is fleeting, but Mike was lucky to have found his passions and live them. He will be missed deeply by those he left behind, his life a bittersweet and everlasting memory to all he touched. Though our friendship was brief, our lives are richer for having known him. RJ & Teri #werideforlanphere

March 10, 2016

Dear Aimee, I just heard about Michael. I am so sorry for you and your family. Just know that you are loved and we are thinking about you. Love, Kay, Chad and Brett Laurie

Ron Pankau

March 9, 2016

Celebrate the great life Michael had.Though his time here was way too short, it was full and surrounded by great friends and family.

March 7, 2016

Dear Lanphere family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Michael. May God lift his face toward you and grant you peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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12

Visitation

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street , Glenview, IL

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12

Prayer Service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL

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