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Willie LaCour

1922 - 2017

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave.

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Willie LaCour Obituary

LaCour, Willie Mae (nee Couty) A native of Natchitoches, LA was called home to God on August 7, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of James Jr. (Alice) and Polly (Bob) Cole; proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her 7 brothers, Peter, Wilkerson, Anthony, Lawrence, Norris, Lonnie, Nathaniel and three sisters, Dorothy, Dolly and Daisy. Many nieces, nephews and friend to all. Funeral Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. from the Salerno's Galewood Chapel, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago to St. Sylvester Church for Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Salerno's Galewood Chapel. For more information (773) 889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 10, 2017.

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Kathleen Mchugh

January 9, 2019

I will always remember you we worked together at the Paddock Restaurant REMEMBERING YOU ALWAYS , KATHY MCHUGH A.K.A. SNOWFLAKE. ♥

Roxanne Gregory

August 26, 2017

Missing you so much!! I will LOVE YOU FOREVER

August 10, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. With love always. Irma Laboy

Louise couty /Watkins

August 10, 2017

My sympathy to the family, charred the memories of your love one.I loved her very much Aunt Bill!.

Cynthia Dupree

August 10, 2017

Rip

Nichole LaCour

August 10, 2017

May all the sweet memories of Willie Mae bring you solace during this time. I hope that all the great moments that you were able to have with her brings you comfort.

With Love,
Vince, Nichole, Tyler and Rylen LaCour

Cyndi Dorobiala

August 10, 2017

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.Our most sincere condolences to the family.

Mamabill and Lisa

Lisa Molina

August 10, 2017

Mamabill you will be missed, love you

Erricka LaCour-Generoso

August 9, 2017

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. I know we don't know each other but I know we are related somewhere down the line. Your family has a strong resemblance to mine in Louisiana. God Bless and remember God is in control.

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Memorial Events
for Willie LaCour

Aug

11

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Aug

12

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

Salerno's Galewood Chapel

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL

Aug

12

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Sylvester Church

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Salerno's Galewood Chapels

1857 N. Harlem Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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