By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Memorial Visitation:

    Saturday, July 31, 2021

    11:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Memorial Service:

    Saturday, July 31, 2021

    1:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Laura Jeanine Warren-Walter, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

    Laura was born February 3, 1931, in Winooski, VT, to Sophia and Maurice Ledoux. She was married to Bryan E. Warren Jr. for 54 years, until his passing; and later in life to Raymond W. Walter for 5 years, until he passed away.

    Prior to relocating to Illinois, Laura lived in Millis, MA for 43 years where she was an active member of the United Church of Christ. While residing in Millis, she worked as Assistant Store Manager at the 9 to 9 Supermarket and upon retirement, did volunteer work at the Bethany Covenant Consignment Shop. Laura loved to read novelettes and sing, sharing her beautiful voice as a member of both the Sweet Adeline’s, and the Church Chorus.

    Her greatest passion in life is her family which remains.  She is survived by her two daughters, Melinda (Paul Isaak) Jacobson, Pocahontas, IL, and Cathy (Paul) Johnson, Hampstead, NH; two sons, Bryan (Louise Sutherland) Warren III, Uxbridge, MA, and Gary (Debby) Warren, Bedford, NH; sister, Patty Ann (Craig) Johnson; son in law Harvey White; sisters-in-law, Donna Ledoux and Martha Warren. Laura was the proud and loving matriarch of 16 grandchildren: Lisa Northrop, Ricky (Joann) Northrop, Jennifer (Jake) Northrop, Katrina (Keith) Eugea, Amy (Troy) Cooper, Erin (Jeff) Crumley, Lori (James) Stevens, Liz (Dave) Oteri, Bryan D Warren, Kelly Warren, Lee (Laura) Gentile, Anthony (Lindsey) Gentile, Adam (Sandy) Johnson, Melissa (Alan) Sloan, David (Andrea) Warren, Rebecca (Sam) Fortier;  31 great-grandchildren: Jade Northrop, Andrew Northrop, Ashley Northrop, Kyle Northrop, Deanna Northrop, Joey Nicholson, Justin Sutton (Jess Becker), Christian Bealon, Alyssa Bealon, Allyson Cooper, Haydn Crumley (Madison Davis), Logan Crumley, Madison Crumley, Brennen Hoffmann, Alaina Hoffmann, Lila Stevens, Rachel (Dustin) Collupy, Vincent Oteri, David Oteri, Dominique Warren, Ryleigh Warren, Jeffrey Warren, Sophia Gentile, Matthew Gentile, Abigail Gentile, Aaron Gentile, Nathan Gentile, Sarah Sloan, Laura Sloan, Ariella Fortier, Autumn Fortier; and two great, great-grandchildren, Owynn Sutton & Olivia Bealon.

    Laura was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Patricia Northrop White; sister, Theresa Boulard; and brother, Joseph Ledoux.

    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern IL, in Laura’s memory.

    Memorial Visitation:  Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Memorial Service:  Saturday, July 31, 2021, 1 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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8 Condolences
 
  1. Mary beth Broughton / July 22, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    My thoughts prayers and love hugs goes to the family. She was a beautiful lady inside and outside. One of my favorites. She will be missed very much

  2. Sharon and Ken Kasek / July 23, 2021 at 5:22 pm

    Laura was a beyond special woman whom I had the pleasure of knowing. She was my best friend’s sister. Laura was a beautiful lady, strong and compassionate. And oh yes funny.
    Heaven welcomed a real sweetheart this week.
    Our Deepest Condolences to Laura’s Entire Family.
    Love, Ken and Sharon Kasek

  3. Robin Breen / July 23, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Aunt Laura ‘s family. I wish I could be there with you but I will be there in my prayers 🙏 love you all ❤
    Robin Warren Breen

  4. April Casuse / July 24, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    Our thought and prayers are with the family. Laura had such a positive impact in people’s lives. We are sorry we can not be there for the funeral. We will be thinking and praying for everyone from New Mexico. God bless you all!
    Love, April and Rylandon

  5. jan draper / July 25, 2021 at 8:48 am

    Got acquainted with Laura while she lived at Highland Home. So enjoyed seeing her when visiting my father in law. Very special lady. Jan Draper

  6. Carol Henrichs / July 26, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    Dear Family of Laura,
    I just loved Laura and the sweet energy she radiated. I met her when doing a monthly Communion Service on behalf of St. Paul Parish. Her and Walter were the cutest couple and they were great examples of what love can look like even in those “mature” years. She would talk to me often about coming back to her Catholic roots of which Father Chuck was a good encourager. There was a huge noticeable void when Walter passed and Laura left Highland Home. I will always remember her with admiration and affection. May her soul now rest in peace.

  7. Bill & Debbie Hasty / July 30, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    We are praying for Laura’s family (Nana) and friends. Rest In Peace sweet lady.Katrina always spoke with nothing but love for her . She will be missed.

  8. Gloria L. Schwarz / August 1, 2021 at 9:21 am

    Mindy MAY your MOTHER now rest in peace!Thinking of you. Thanks for your conversations!.

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