Laurence Blakemore

December 23, 1928 - August 8, 2013

Laurence G. Blakemore, 84, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was born in Waukegan, IL December 23, 1928, the son of the late Joseph and Alice Blakemore. Larry was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married his wife Evelyn on September 26, 1953. He worked for many years at the Frank G. Hough Company and also the Navistar Corporation. Larry was a 13 year resident of Lake Villa and attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He enjoyed boating and gardening, and was very devoted to his family, especially his granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by his beloved cat, Callie. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, son Steven (Marie) Blakemore, granddaughters Claire Blakemore and Elizabeth Blakemore, and brother Richard (Carolyn) Blakemore. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert (Rosemary) Blakemore. A memorial visitation will be from 9 – 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave. (Rte 83) Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-356-7915. A memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday at the church. Interment of the cremated remains will be private at Ascension Cemetery. More information, 847-356-2146.