Laura Lynn DeDual

I want all my friends and family to remember me like the profile picture I have up of myself! It’s been an amazing journey. How Blessed I have been for 62 years!! 5 amazing kids, + 2 wonderful daughters-in-law, and 1 wonderful son- in- law AND 9 Grandbabies!! WOW!! Can’t forget about my Pyne family!! What a beautiful big family I have!! 💞
I do love you all. I truly do! I am so grateful for all the unconditional love and support that has come to me. Smile, learn to forgive, help another person if you’re able, pay it forward, be kind to one another. How Blessed I have been.”
Written by Laura on August 29th 2019

Laura Lynn Dedual 62 of Chicago passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Journeycare in Barrington on May 27th 2020. She was born January 31st, 1958 to Lorraine Mathies and Richard Dedual. She is survived by her husband Dennis Wilson, her loving children; Aaron (Megan) Grassel, Meagan (Randy) Howarth, Christopher Wilson, Jacob Wilson, and Joshua (Anna) Wilson. Her 9 grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Tyler, Riannan, Isaiah, Addison, Skylar, Ethan, Gino, and Enzo; sisters, brother and nieces and nephews. Laura was a respected Golden Retriever breeder. She was passionate about gardening, and her strong love for her children and grandchildren was apparent by many. Laura was a very strong willed, compassionate and dedicated woman. Her infectious smile and strong hugs will be deeply missed by many. A special thanks to her best friend Stacey Pyne, her “daughter” Ashley Kanellis and her many many friends for their dedicated support by Laura’s side as she fought fiercely.

Per her wishes, a celebration of life will be held at Lindy’s Landing in Wauconda on a future date. Please email RememberingLauraLynn@gmail.com if you would like an update to service arrangements as they become available.

“When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.

And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give to them
What you need to give to me.

I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.

Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live in your eyes
And not on your mind.

You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands
By letting
Bodies touch bodies
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.

Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away”