BORN

1927

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Charlene Lazzara Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2018.

Charlene M. Lazzara, 90 of Arlington Heights was born May 30, 1927 in Chicago to Charles and Corinne (nee Meyer) Quill and passed away January 8, 2018. Charlene spent 21 years of retirement in Sun City West, Arizona with her loving husband Pete and many cherished friends. She spent the past year back in Illinois enjoying time with her family. She will be missed by all that knew her. Charlene was the beloved wife of Peter H. Lazzara for 69+ years; loving mother of John (Barbara) Lazzara, the late Patricia (Thomas) Murray and the late Thomas (Linda) Lazzara; cherished grandmother of Katie (Nick) Weiner, Jessie Lazzara, Matthew (Juliane) Murray, Colleen (Andrew) Peyton, Timothy (Patricia) Murray, Amanda (Eric) Kopp, Angela (Jay) Doherty and Nick Lazzara; great-grandmother of 11 and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be Friday, January 12, 2018 from 3-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Saturday, January 13 at 11:15 AM and proceed to St. Edna Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights for a funeral mass at 12 Noon. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.

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January 24, 2018

Kathy Georgopoulos

My condolences for the loss of Charlene. My mom was her hairdresser when she lived in Des Plaines.May she Rest In Peace. May her memory be eternal.

January 13, 2018

Kim Polk

John,
My heart goes out to you and your family! Remember, love never dies and it is that love which sustains us! You have my deepest condolences.

January 13, 2018

Robin Upchurch

John,

With love and prayers, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

January 11, 2018

Wiliam Lesniak

Most sincere condolences and prayers

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12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Jan

13

Prayer Service

11:15 a.m.

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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13

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

St. Edna Church

2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL

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Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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