Prairie State Wire

Lawrence R. "Larry" Gade Jr., a retired C.P.D. officer, has died at the age of 58. Survived by his children Alec, Jace, and Delaney, as well as his granddaughter Skylar Rose, Gade is also remembered by his parents Karen and Lawrence Gade Sr., and siblings Deborah Simental and Deanna Specht. He was an uncle to Matthew, Collin, and Jessica. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-8 p.m., with the funeral service taking place on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home. The mass will be at St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church at 10:00 a.m., with interment to follow. For more information, call (708) 532-3100.

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