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Val LeFevre Obituary

LeFevre, Val age 60, passed away October 2, beloved mother of John (Jennifer) and Steve (Mary), devoted grandmother of Megan and Madalyn, dear sister of Darrell (Jean) and the late Wayne, loving aunt of Russell, Linda, Julie, Karen, Richard, Caryn, Mark, Amy, Rob and Megan, born in Peoria, IL. Val attended Bradley University and was a longtime Northbrook resident. She was an Artist, Author and Graphic Design Instructor. Funeral Service Saturday, 1 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Interment Private. Donations may be made to the American Red Cross Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington D.C., 20013. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. till time of service. 847-359-8020 Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 5, 2001.

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Adrienne Aaronson

October 20, 2001

Val was the teacher I chose to study with back in 1981. I respected her spirit in color and movement. My expectations of having to be "the talented artist" I was known as all my life were overwhelming. Val gently guided me thru those difficult days while enriching my more adult approach to painting. She will always hold a warm place in my heart.
Sincerely,
Adrienne Aaronson

Kristy Pokorny

October 13, 2001

I will miss Val in my life. She was my first art teacher when I went back to art and she was a wonderful teacher and friend. She gave me the confidence to work for my BA and Ma and finally my MFA. I became a true artist largely because of Val's love and support. I'm sorry I didn't know she passed away until yesterday. I will hold her in my heart with love for always.

sincerely,

Kristy Pokorny

Jean Casey

October 4, 2001

Dear John and Steve,

Just want you to know I loved your Mom. We had an effortless, freeing, honest relationship that I will truly miss. We shared something together that was very special to me. I am sure you will miss her. I promise to keep you all in my daily prayers. Love, Jean

karen howard

October 4, 2001

Having your mother in my life was truly a gift from god and i will miss her deeply. She had a gentle spirt, love of life and a wonderful sense of humor. She made a difference in my life as she did in many others. How proud you must be of her as she was of you. She will always live in my heart

karen

Cheryl Mulcahy

October 4, 2001

Iam going to miss your mother. I

would see her at the Tuesday nite

7:30p meeting. She always had good

things to say. I hope she is happy

and sketching somewhere beautiful

right now.

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