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Raymond Laarveld Obituary

Laarveld, Raymond G. 69, retired CPD, beloved husband of Melinda, loving father of Kellee, Debbie (Greg Moore), Michael and Laura, cherished grandfather of Taylor, dear brother of Thomas (late Joyce), Jerome (late Rose), Frances (Roy), the late Albert, Donald, Faith (Harry), Marianne (Raymond) and Michael, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, July 30th, 10:30 a.m., from Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago, to St. Margaret Mary Church. Mass 11 a.m. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 4 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Huntington Disease Society of America, Raymond Laarveld Fund, 158 W. 29th St., 7th Flr., New York, New York, 10001-5300, would be appreciated. Info: 773-561-6874

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2004.

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Katie Hayden

August 3, 2004

To Mrs Laarveld and Family - I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father and friend. I am certain that during his time on this earth he touched many people in his life and those hearts feel the sadness and loss with you. I hope that knowing that he is in a place of peace brings comfort to your sad hearts during this time.



IN ONE OF THE STARS

I SHALL BE LIVING IN ONE OF THEM

I SHALL BE LAUGHING

AND SO IT WILL BE AS IF ALL THE STARS WERE LAUGHING WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE SKY AT NIGHT - The Little Prince

Ed & Linda O'Reilly

August 1, 2004

Dear Melinda and the entire Laarveld Family,



We'll greatly miss Ray and his "presense" which surrounded him like a halo. From when I first met him in 1970, working in Townhall, Ray was "the man'" Efficient in sharing his opinions through his light humor (always) but effective with his "Police presense" (when necessary). I will be seeing many of his CPD pals who are not yet aware of his passing this coming Wednesday. We will share a moment of silence recalling the gift of "RAY." God bless him, all of you, and all the many friends he touched over the years.

Love,

Paul Pillar

July 30, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Laarveld family. I will never forget the great times that I had with 'Ranny' and others on Claremont Ave.

Pete Buzzek

July 29, 2004

Iremember his 1953 Olds. We had fun times at the Old Mansion. He loved to play softball and could hit it a country mile. I will miss him.

Beepsy

July 29, 2004

I am feeling a tremendous loss over the passing of my favorite cousin

"Ranny". He was a good man and he "fought the fight".I pray that a cure for this dreadful disease with which he was afflicted will

be discovered very soon. Beepsy

mark laarveld

July 29, 2004

Sorry I could not be there, I will miss uncle Ray alot, and will be thinking of everyone the next 2 days. I will never forget all the great X-MAS parties we had when we were growing up, and I will always remember those great times.

Ed Pyrcioch

July 29, 2004

Shirley and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Laarveld family. I will always remember seeing Ray either walking or riding is bike in the neighborhood. He was a devoted husband and father.

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