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Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997 DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home. Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death. A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board. Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren. Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate. ------------------------------------------------------- A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997 Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney. Richard M. Daley, Mayor James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997
DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney
Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home.
Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death.
A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War.
A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board.
Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren.
Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate.
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A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois
Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and
Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and
Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and
Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and
Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and
Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and
Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and
Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore
Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and
Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney.
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997 DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home. Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death. A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board. Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren. Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate. ------------------------------------------------------- A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997 Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney. Richard M. Daley, Mayor James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997
DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney
Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home.
Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death.
A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War.
A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board.
Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren.
Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate.
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A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois
Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and
Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and
Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and
Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and
Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and
Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and
Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and
Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore
Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and
Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney.
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997 DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home. Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death. A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board. Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren. Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate. ------------------------------------------------------- A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997 Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney. Richard M. Daley, Mayor James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997
DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney
Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home.
Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death.
A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War.
A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board.
Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren.
Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate.
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A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois
Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and
Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and
Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and
Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and
Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and
Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and
Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and
Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore
Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and
Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney.
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997 DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home. Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death. A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board. Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren. Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate. ------------------------------------------------------- A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997 Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney. Richard M. Daley, Mayor James J. Laskin, City Clerk
Chicago Tribune, Thursday August 28, 1997
DuPage Official Lawrence Kearney
Lawrence J. Kearney, 71, a former real estate agent and member of the DuPage County Board of Review died THursday in his Lombard home.
Mr. Kearney served as a full-time member of the board of review, which reviews and decides property tax assessment appeals, from Feburary 1988 unril February 1996. He then served as an alternate hearing officer from June 1996 until the time of his death.
A native of Chicago's West Side who lived in the Galewood neighborhood, Mr. Kearney attended Quigley High School for five years and Mundelein Seminary for three and thought of becoming a priest, said his daughter Carol Kelly, a Cook COunty juvenile court judge. He went into the Army and served at Ft. Leonard Wood in the Korean War.
A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Mr. Kearney was a systems analyst for Sears, Robuck and Co., for 17 years and sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard from 1981 to 1987. A 40-year resident of Lombard, Mr. Kearney was an acitve member of St. Pius X Church and served on the parish's council and school board.
Survivors include another daughter, Sharon M. Becker; two sons, Brian J. and Michael W.; and 10 grandchildren.
Wisitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Services will begin Friday, with a 9:15 a.m. prayer service in Brust and continue with a 10 a.m. Mass in St. Pius X, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. Bischop Raymond Goedert, a close friend of Mr. Kearney's since his childhood days at St. Giles Catholic Church in Oak Park, will officiate.
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A resolution adopted by The City Council of the City of Chicago, Illinois
Presented by Alderman Edward M. Burke on September 10, 1997
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney has been called to eternal life bu the WIsdom of God at age 71; and
Whereas, The Chigaco City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
Whereas, A forty-year resident of Lombard, Lawrence J. Kearney was a distinguished and respected member of his communith; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney served honorably as a member of the DuPage County Board of Review; and
Whereas, From 1988 to 1996, Lawrence J. Kearney served as a full-time member of the DuPage County Board of Review, which has jurisdiciton over property tax assessment appeals; and
Whereas, A native of the West Side of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was raised in the Galewood neighborhood and attended Quigley High School and Mundelein Seminary; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a member of the United States Army during the Korean War and served at Fort Leonard Wood; and
Whereas, A graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Lawrence J. Kearney was employed as a systems analyst for Sears, Roebuck and Company for seventeen years; and
Whereas, From 1981 to 1987, Lawrence J. Kearney sold real estate for J.W. Reedy in Lombard; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was an active member of Saint Pius X Church in Lombard and served on the parish's council and school board; and
Whereas, Lawrence J. Kearney was a man of great ability and dedicaiton who brought honor to himself, his family and his community; and
Whereas, All who knew Lawrence J. Kearney considered him to be a bright beacon of compassion and thoughtfulness toward others; and
Whereas, To his two daughters, The Honorable Carol Kelly and Sharon M. Becker, his two sons, Brian J. and Michael W. and his ten grandchildren, Lawrence J. Kearney imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and degnity; now, therefore
Be it resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the Chicago City Council assembled this tenth day of September, 1997, do hereby commemorate Lawrence J. Kearney for his grace-filled life and do hereby extend our concolences to his family; and
Be it further resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Larence J. Kearney.
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
James J. Laskin, City Clerk
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