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22 | January 17, 2019 | The lake forest leader FAITH
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In Memoriam
Robert Paul Abate
Robert Paul Abate, formerly of
Lake Bluff, died on Dec. 5 after
a long illness. He was surrounded
by family members and loving
caregivers. Abate was born
in Oak Park on Jan. 16, 1929.
The only child of Paul and Rose
Freundt Abate, he was raised in
Melrose Park. He was a graduate
from DePaul University and
received his MBA from the University
of Chicago. After college
he embarked on his lifelong career
in banking. He worked at
the American National Bank as
a Group Vice President. While
there he served at the Office of
Education at the requests of Presidents
Johnson and Nixon, helping
to organize the Student Loan
Program. He acquired control of
the Elgin National Bank in 1973.
He was also at the same time,
the Chairman of the Elgin State
Bank, The Plum Grove Bank of
Rolling Meadows, and the First
National Bank of Marengo.
Until his retirement in 2011, he
divided his time between homes
in Lake Bluff and La Quinta,
Calif. The last year and a half of
his life was spent at his home in
Spokane, Wash. For many years
an avid golfer, he was a member
of Bob O’ Link Golf Club
in Highland Park, La Quinta
County Club and The Quarry in
La Quinta, Calif. He was a voracious
reader, reading up to three
to four books a week. He loved
crossword puzzles and movie
trivia. He was known to write
handwritten notes to friends and
family sharing articles in the
news he thought they would appreciate.
He was a man’s man and
was a mentor to many. Abate is
survived by his wife, Sonja; son,
Mark Abate (Gloria) of Greer,
SC; stepchildren, Robin Black of
Palm Desert, CA, Ray Black of
Indio, CA, Rhonda Black of Spokane,
WA; and granddaughter,
Lauren Albright (John) of Palatine,
IL. The family would like to
acknowledge his caregivers and
doctors who were so attentive
and kind, giving him wonderful
care during his last years. Services
were private at his request.
Remembrances in his honor may
be made to Catholic Charities and
the Salvation Army.
Constance Tippens Jordan
Constance Tippens Jordan,
96, formerly of Lake Forest and
a longtime resident of Wilmette
and more recently Evanston, died
peacefully on Jan. 1. Jordan was
born on July 12, 1922 in Grand
Rapids, Mich. and grew up as the
eldest child of Albert Harris and
Constance Felt Tippens residing
in Wyoming and Shaker Heights,
Ohio, and Lake Forest and Winnetka.
She was a proud alumna
of Ferry Hall (now a part of Lake
Forest Academy) and a student of
art in Boston, the University of
Arizona, where she was a member
of the Delta Gamma sorority,
and the Chicago Academy of
Fine Arts.
She married the love of her
life, Horace W. Jordan, in 1951
and for the next 60 years together
they raised four children, Robert
Y. Jordan, Constance Jordan
Lochridge, David C. Jordan and
Horace (Hob) W. Jordan, Jr. Jordan
was a dedicated and loving
wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother.
She is survived by her sister
Anne Buck, children Bob, Connie
(Scott) and Hob (Diana); her
grandchildren Kati (Stephen),
Natalie, Scott, Calla, Gwen,
Taryn and Charlotte; her greatgrandchildren
Wesley Kate,
Blake, and Kendall; cherished
sisters-in-law, cousins and many
loving nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her son
David and her husband Horace.
In addition to her family, she
dedicated her life to volunteer
work. During World War II she
worked for the Red Cross in
Chicago and later she worked on
behalf of the Hadley Institute for
the Blind and Visually Impaired
in Winnetka. She was the proud
matriarch of her family and took
great joy in sharing tales of family
lore and her adventures as a
daring roller skater and loving
companion to her many dogs.
She was a wonderful artist and
shared her passion by giving multiple
watercolor paintings to her
family, particularly of her surroundings
spent during winters in
Rockport, Texas. She was a passionate
traveler, talented violinist
with the Flute and Fiddle Club,
determined golfer, avid swimmer
and reveled in her weekends in
Bridgman, Mich. She also was an
active member of the Town and
Country Arts Club, the Daughters
of the American Revolution and
the Colonial Dames.
A private family service will be
scheduled shortly. In lieu of flowers,
please make a donation to
the charity of your choice in her
name.
Have someone’s life you’d like to
honor? Email alyssa@lakeforestleader.com
with information about a loved
one who was part of the Lake Forest/
Lake Bluff communities.
Faith Briefs
Faith Lutheran Church (680 West Deerpath, Lake
Forest)
Mid-Week Bible Study
10-11 a.m. Wednesdays. The
Lord’s supper is offered weekly
after each class. The class is focusing
on “Parables.”
Men of Faith
8 a.m. Saturday (once a
month). The men of Faith meet
for an hour or so of breakfast and
a short Bible study and discussion.
All men, members or not,
are welcome. This is typically on
the third Saturday morning of the
month.
First Presbyterian Church (700 Sheridan Road, Lake
Forest)
Care Giver Support Group
Do you care for a family member
or friend? Do you feel isolated
or overwhelmed? Come join our
new Caregivers Support Group.
Join others who care for loved
ones to share, interact, and learn
from each other in a safe, supportive
environment. The group
will gather from 1-2 p.m. twice
a month on the first and third
Thursday of the month in the parish
house for valuable information
on relevant topics, leads on
resources, and to share concerns
and tips with other caregivers. All
are welcome. For more information,
contact Martha Zeeman at
martha@zeemanfamily.com
Hymn Singers Choir
6-6:45 p.m. Thursdays. The
new Hymn Choir is designed
for any singers who wish to improve
their singing skills, learn
about hymnody, or simply enjoy
fellowship with others who love
to sing hymns. All are welcome.
No performances or ongoing
commitment – come when you
choose. For more information,
visit firstchurchlf.org/hymnchoir.
Third Thursday Taizé Prayer
Service
6:30 p.m., every third Thursday,
in the Chapel. Step back
from everyday life to be refreshed
and encounter God in the silence.
A gracefully simple service of
contemplation in a prayerful setting,
with scripture, prayer, song,
silence and light.
Grace United Methodist Church (244 East Center Ave.,
Lake Bluff)
Boy Scouts
7-9 p.m. Mondays. Boy Scout
Troop 42 will meet in Fellowship
Hall.
Gentle Chair Yoga
3-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Fellowship
Hall. All are welcome.
Church of St. Mary (175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest)
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.
Christ Church of Lake Forest (100 N. Waukegan Road)
Senior High Youth Group
7-9 p.m. Sundays. All are
welcome for a time of worship,
teaching and fellowship. Friends
are encouraged to attend. For
more information, call (847) 234-
1001.
Love INC Furniture Ministry
8 a.m.-noon, second Saturday
of the month. Volunteer to help
load, deliver and pick-up furniture.
All ages and abilities are
welcome, youth is welcome with
adult supervision. For more information,
contact Tim Banks at
timothycbanks@yahoo.com.
The Bridge Young Adults Group
7-9 p.m., every Wednesday. All
young adults are welcome to join.
For more information, contact
TheBridgeCCLF@gmail.com.
Christian Science Society (Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois
Road, Lake Forest)
Testimony Meeting
7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of
each month. Come to Gorton
Center for prayer, hymns, and
readings from the Bible, with
related passages from the “Christian
Science” textbook, “Science
and Health with Key to the Scriptures”
by Mary Baker Eddy. Then
participants share their own healings
and inspiration. For more
information, call (847) 234-0820
or email cssocietylakeforest@
gmail.com.
Bible Blast
5-6 p.m. Sunday evenings. Bible
Blast is a family program for
children 4 years old through fifth
grade. Guide your child’s spiritual
growth and biblical literacy to
a new level through Bible Blast.
There is a one-time registration
fee of $45. Free childcare is provided
for 3 years old and younger.
Union Church of Lake Bluff (525 E. Prospect Ave.,
Lake Bluff)
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 alyssa@lakeforestleader.com.
The deadline is noon
on Thursday. Questions? Call (847)
272-4565 ext. 21.