20 | April 5, 2018 | The lake forest leader FAITH LakeForestLeader.com Faith Briefs Grace United Methodist Church (244 East Center Ave., Lake Bluff) ‘The Harmonies of Piano & Organ’ 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8, Sanctuary. Jeong Min Lett and Eun Joo Ju perform “The Harmonies of Piano & Organ.” This event is free to the community. Church of St. Mary (175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest) Hotel Toiletries and Soap Drive Now through April 8. Donations of unused or unopened small hotel-sized bottles of soap, shampoo, body wash, condition and lotion, as well as feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors and other personal hygiene items are sought for donation. No opened or experienced items. Collection will benefit the Food Pantry at Most Blessed Trinity and other local ministries. Collection baskets are located at all Church entrances, the Parish Center and both school offices. Eucharistic Adoration Each Wednesday, the Church of St. Mary offers Eucharistic Adoration following the 8 a.m. Mass. A rosary will be prayed each week at 6:40 p.m. with Benediction following at 7 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church (1380 North Waukegan Road, Lake Forest) Women of St. James Spring Retreat April 13-15. The Women’s spring retreat is quickly approaching, and there will be opportunities to attend all or part of the faith building and fellowship events. For more information, visit www.stjameslutheran.org, or contact the church office at (847) 234-4859 or email sholmstrom@stjameslutheran.org. Union Church of Lake Bluff (525 E. Prospect Ave., Lake Bluff) Soles 4 Souls Collection 10-11 a.m. April 22. The youth of the church will be collecting shoes to distribute to Soles 4 Souls. On this Sunday, they will clean, replace laces, and prepare the shoes for shipping. Bring in gently used shoes and place in the bins at the front and rear entrances to the church. For more information, visit soles- 4souls.org/our-mission. Live Wires 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fellowship Hall. Live Wires is the Union Church youth group for fourth- through sixth-graders. The group meets for lively discussion and fun activities. Submit information for The Leader’s Faith page to b.kapa@22ndcenturymedia.com. The deadline is noon on Thursday. Questions? Call (847) 272- 4565 ext. 35. In Memoriam George William Gibson George William Gibson, 90, of Lake Forest, died March 21 after experiencing a decline in health over the last several years. He was born on June 15, 1927 in Dixon, Ill. to George O. Gibson and Margaret Vivian (Drew) Gibson. After graduating from Dixon High School Gibson worked for a full year until he was old enough to join the U.S. Navy on June 13, 1945. He served on the U.S.S. Nicholas and U.S.S. Kidd until World War II ended. After the war Gibson reentered to the work force and also enrolled at the University of Illinois, Champaign and earned his bachelor of science in 1954. His career started at Continental Can Company after college and continued until accepting an offer from Merrill Lynch, Chicago and later retiring from Invest Securities in Libertyville. Gibson and his wife Odette were united in marriage in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Winter Haven, Fla., on April 22, 1967. He is survived by his loving wife Lucienne Odette; children, George “Chip” Harris Gibson, William Drew Gibson and Jacqueline Odette (Matthew) Wieck; grandchildren, Brady Gibson, Beau Gibson, Lucy Wieck, Theodore Wieck and Alton Wieck. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Francis Mission Foundation, P.O. Box 499, St. Francis, SD 57572-0499 or www.sfmission.org. Jeanne Bernier LaPlace Jeanne Bernier LaPlace (nee Bernier), 88, of Lake Forest, died March 22 at Lake Forest Hospital. She was born Feb. 7, 1930 in Quincy, Mass. to Florence and Arthur Bernier and later moved to Lexington, Mass. where she resided until she married Desmond LaPlace, her loving husband and devoted companion for 62 years. LaPlace and her husband traveled the world together and had many wonderful times making lifelong friends along the way. She received her undergraduate degree from Mundelein College and a master’s degree in English from the University of Chicago. She took great pleasure in her gardens and was an active member in the Lake Forest Garden Club. She also was a participant in The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Genealogical Society of America, as well as various other organizations. Her warmth and empathy for people was felt by all who came in contact with her. Her husband said, “Jeanne was the sweetest, most loving, generous, kind and beautiful individual. She was everything you would want in a person and always left you with a smile.” She is survived by her husband, Desmond; brother, Arthur Bernier; sister, Diane Vultaggio; many nieces and nephews. Celebration of life visitation will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10-11 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Stephen Foley, Sr. Stephen Foley, 92, of Lake Forest, died March 23. Throughout his life, Foley set an example of hard work, integrity, kindness, generosity and humility. He was born in Chicago, attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary and Mundelein Seminary, served in the army and graduated from Loyola University in 1948. He married the love of his life, Mercedes, April 26, 1952 and shortly after their marriage, he left his position at General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) to pursue a career in car sales at Hollingshead Oldsmobile on Chicago’s South Side. He moved from sales to management and in 1964, he became the dealer/owner of Hollingshead Oldsmobile renamed Steve Foley’s Hollingshead Oldsmobile. In 1974, he sold the Oldsmobile dealership and purchased a Cadillac dealership in Northbrook renamed Steve Foley Cadillac. In 1983, he was vetted by Rolls-Royce and found worthy of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley franchises. Through the years, he purchased and sold several dealerships in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida. At one time, he also owned and operated several tire and service centers throughout the Chicago area. He served for 19 years on the board of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) and was chairman of the Chicago Auto Show in 1980. He was a member of the Cadillac Advertising Association and the National Dealer Council. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Quigley Seminary in 1994. He was involved in and supported many charitable organizations. He and Mercedes served twice as chairpersons of the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine Awards Dinner. The dinner is the longest-running black-tie gala in Chicago and continues to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for medical student scholarships. He was a great man, a gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mercedes (nee Meyenberg); children, Mary Margaret, Cathy and Maureen (Richard Schabel) and Steve, Jr. (Barbara); grandchildren, Steve, Ryan, Mercedes Schabel and Richard Schabel; brother-in-law, John Meyenberg; sisters-in-law, Helene Meyenberg and Rosemary (Michael) Pavlo; 13 nieces and 13 nephews. Visitation Friday, April 6 from 9-11 a.m. at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave., Lake Forest, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 175 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60654, or Mundelein Seminary – University of St. Mary of the Lake, 1000 E. Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060. Andrea Cutting Andrea Cutting (nee Papas), 52 of Lake Forest, died March 26. She was born in Chicago and moved to Lake Forest at the age of 10. She was a 1983 graduate of Lake Forest High School, 1987 graduate of Southern Methodist University and a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Her professional life took her to London, where she worked in the financial markets before returning to Chicago to take up positions on various nonprofit boards. She is survived by her loving husband, James C.; son, Thomas; mother, Patricia Papas (the late James Papas); in-laws, Leonard and Shirley Cutting; siblings, Beth DeSantiago (Peter) and Diane Papas (Davide Brusa); brother-in-law, Richard Fontana (the late Kristine Papas Fontana); nieces and nephews, Quincy McIlvaine, Austin McIlvaine, Marla Fontana, Jillian Fontana and Nicholas Fontana; many family members and lifelong friends across the country and world. No services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, www.ABTA.org, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org/donate, or North Chicago Community Partners, northchicagocommunitypartners.org/. Have someone’s life you’d like to honor? Email b.kapa@22ndcenturymedia.com with information about a loved one who was part of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff communities.
LakeForestLeader.com LIFE & ARTS the lake forest leader | April 5, 2018 | 21 Through the looking glass Lake Forest Country Day School performs “Alice in Wonderland” Hanna Cobin, of Lake Bluff, plays one of the 12 Alices in the production of “Alice in Wonderland” on March 15 at Lake Forest Country Day School. Hanna Cobin (left), of Lake Bluff, as Alice; William Smith (middle), of Lake Forest, as the Dormouse; and Leo Anderson, of Highland Park, as the Dodo, perform in a rendition of “Alice in Wonderland” at Lake Forest Country Day School. Photos Submitted Twelve actresses were used to portray Alice in the production. NO DRUGS. NO SURGERY. NO PAIN. ABOVE: Nicky Pitman, drama teacher at <strong>LF</strong>CDS, is presented with flowers at the end of the production. LEFT: Ben Kelliher, of Lake Forest, gives a mad performance as the Mad Hatter. OVER 93% SUCCESS RATE Get connected to the most innovative pain treatment. Give your knees the cushioning and relief they need. FDA Approved treatment. Covered by Medicare and most insurances. Glenview, Highland Park, Vernon Hills, Bloomingdale & Hinsdale APPROVED 847.243.6744
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