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Thyrl Latting Obituary

Latting, Thyrl 80, beloved husband of Harriett; loving father of Mike (Nina), Tracy, and the late JoAnne; and loving grandfather of Christopher, Kelley, and Michelle; brother of Stanley Sr., Ralph Sr., and Janice. Retired C.P.S. teacher from Dunbar Vocational and C.V.S. High Schools; Originator of Latting Rodeo Productions, Inc. and the Thyrl Latting Rodeo Spectacular. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Thyrl to the www.SickleCellDisease-Illinois.org Gathering Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 10 AM; Mass 11 AM at St. Benedict Church, 2339 W. York, Blue Island, IL; Inurnment immediately following; for info, call 708-385-0850, or to sign Thyrl's online tribute and view his memorial video tribute go to www.hallinanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2013.

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Cynthia L. Henderson

January 3, 2023

Sending condolences to Thyrl's family on the passing of Harriett, wife and mother. Wishing everyone a peaceful new year, 2023.

Cynthia Henderson

January 3, 2022

I appreciate these annual reminders; must call his daughter Tracey today. Wife, Harriett is not doing well ,,, hope others reach out to her as well.

Love and Blessings to Thyrl and the Latting family.
Cynthia Lynn Henderson

Dr. Zeeyon Walker

May 29, 2021

I just learned of your father, grandfather, sibling, or other relative tonight and researched him, finding this brief obituary of a great man. I wanted to say that after discovering his rich history, he was a great man. I pray his name lives on for generations to come.

Cynthia Henderson

February 24, 2013

The Latting family were neighbors when I was growing up in Crestwood IL. I always admired Mr. Latting for having the rodeo and enjoyed watching him exercise the horses in the corral and in the surrounding fields before other houses were built.

Love and Blessings to Thyrl and the Latting family.
Cynthia Lynn Henderson

Wendy Greene

January 31, 2013

Thyrl Latting was a great man and one of my heroes in life. I made my first film about him and his rodeos, and I will never forget his humor and kindness. I think about him often.
Wendy Greene

January 12, 2013

Cindy Berdell(Jones)Class of 88

Latanda Terry

January 12, 2013

Mr. Latting was my division teacher at C.V.S high school in 86. I remember him encouraging our division to go see the rodeo show. I'm glad that I had the opportunity of seeing one of his shows. My prayers are with the family.

January 11, 2013

TO HARRIET AND THE LATTING FAMILY,
ON BEHALF OF ILLINOIS PRIDE HORSEMAN ASSOCIATION.

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHY WE GIVE TO YOU AT THIS TIME. THYRL WAS A CHAMPION TO ALL OF US. WE SHALL CHERISH HIS MEMORY IN OUR HEARTS ALWAYS. WE ARE HERE WHENEVER YOU NEED US.
SMOKEY, DALE, GWEN, CISCO, TERRY, SHARON, DONNA(IL PRIDE).

Russell Klipp

January 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathies

CVS c/o 1990

Beverly Mayberry-Peppeers

January 11, 2013

My heart felt and deepest condolences to the Latting Family. I will forever remember being placed in Mr Latting's class among many young men and excelling his expectations to earn an A! I still have many of the items made 25 years ago. I'll see you again one day. I'll look for the cowboy with the brightest smile and the biggest belt buckle! Lol

Roberta Cruz

January 10, 2013

I've known the Lattings since 1965. Their late daughter Joanne was my best friend. We were in the 5th grade. This family was and is an honorable family. As a hungry 10 year old, they fed me and treated me like one of their own when my family didn't have much. Best wishes and much love, honor and respect to you all. My condolences to my 2nd family. RIP Mr Latting.

Gene Walker

January 10, 2013

Thyrl. You guys are my Chicago family, and I love u all. I will miss you and think of u offten. I"ll see u at the next RODEO.

Gene Walker

January 10, 2013

Thyrl. You guys are my Chicago family, I love all of you, and will miss you. See u at the next RODEO. Thank u for your kindness. Gene

January 10, 2013

You are in our prayers. May your spirit focus on all the love around you during such a difficult time.

Charles Evers & Family

Texas Sandman

January 10, 2013

My deepest condolences to The Latting Family, Thyrl will truly be missed. I will always remember him for his good heart and he was one of the kindest man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing

GWEN SIMMONS

January 10, 2013

MY DEAREST HARRIET AND FAMILY;
WE HAVE TRUELY BEEN BLESSED WITH THYRL IN OUR LIVES. I AND MY FAMILY WILL PRAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND KNOW THAT THERE IS ONE MORE ANGEL WATCHING OVER US. BE ENCOURAGED

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