Rosemary Lannoye, 93, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Arlington Heights and Huntley, died, September 27, 2020 peacefully.
A private family funeral Mass will be celebrated. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Rosemary was born August 21, 1927 in Green Bay, Wisconsin the daughter of John and Hattie Tierney. In 1950 she married Jerry Lannoye. She was very active at St. Edna’s Church and enjoyed bridge, and Bunco. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
There are no words to describe the warmth, compassion and love she had for everyone.
She is survived by her children, Denise (Richard) Wood, Carolyn (Arvin) Schmidt, Jerry (Irene) Lannoye, Ann (Scott) Sandler, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jerry, her son, John Lannoye and granddaughter.
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We are so sorry to hear of Rosemary’s death. She and Jerry were the first to welcome us to the neighborhood, and we enjoyed a wonderful friendship. When our daughter met Rosemary, she cried because she reminded her so much of her grandmother, Bill’s mom. She was her doppelgänger! A favorite memory was when we took them to the St. Patrick’s dinner in Sun City. As the music played, Rosemary waltzed right over to Jerry and sat on his lap while he sang to her! So sweet! We also took them to the neighborhood Christmas party one year, and Rosemary was in the middle of the dance floor hoofing it with the best of us! I still make her recipe for hot fudge at Christmas for gifts, much to the delight of the recipients! She gets all the credit! We loved her dearly and pray your memories of her will be blest.
I too am sorry to learn of the death of my good friend and former neighbor Rosemary Lannoye. My wife Ginny and I lived across the street from her and Jerry and kids for very many years, all the while all our kids were growing and going to school, and she was always so friendly and just nice to talk with "across the fence". She and husband Jerry are the ones who, in fact, introduced me to Sedona, Arizona. I remember when Jerry first mentioned being here and told me I just had to go there, and I did. As most of you know now we did , in fact, retire here to Sedona 27 years ago. Thanks to you Jerry. But back to Rosemary , such a genuine nice person, I remember her well and will say a prayer her, My condolences to all her kids whom I also did know. Bill and Ginny Eich, formerly of 8 W Canterbury Drive In Arlington Heights IL.
There was no sweeter person than Aunt Rosemary. Our hearts are saddened to learn of her passing. She really was one for the ages, and a terrific Aunt. Our condolences to Cousins Denise, Carolyn, Jerry, Ann and your families. May she rest in peace.
We are truly sorry for the passing of Rosemary. She will always stay in our memories of such a sweet beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. She now will be reunited with her loved ones that has gone before her.
We are ever grateful for Rosemary's sweet spirit and friendship when we lived across the street in Arlington Heights. We loved the whole family. John was like a second son to us. Rosemary and Jerry were good friends. We regret that miles and years kept us apart in our later years. We grieve with the family.
Aunt Rosemary was the sweetest aunt. She had a huge heart and loved everyone. She will forever be in my heart and the memories never forgotten. Rest In Peace Aunt Rosemary. You are now reunited with Uncle Jerry, John, grandma and grandpa Tierney and your sisters. What a celebration. I love you.
We are truly sorry for the passing of Rosemary. She will always stay in our memories of such a sweet beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. She now will be reunited with her loved ones that has gone before her.
We are truly sorry for the passing of Rosemary. She will always stay in our memories of such a sweet beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. She now will be reunited with her loved ones that has gone before her.
We are truly sorry for the passing of Rosemary. She will always stay in our memories of such a sweet beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. She now will be reunited with her loved ones that has gone before her.
Our deepest sympathies to the Lannoye family. May you find comfort and peace in all your cherised memories of Rosemary. We will always remember her as a very fun, cheerful and loving lady.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family
Denise, Carolyn, Jerry and Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Aunt Rosemary was a wonderful woman and will forever be in my heart. Living so far away, we were not able to get together often, but I will continue to hold on to the memories of time spent with her. Looking through pictures of her, John, my Mom, Joan and Marylou will never get old. I’m truly thankful to say how much I loved her! God bless you all.
My deepest condolences to Carolyn, Denise, Jerry and Ann. Rosemary was like a second mom to me growing up across the street in Arlington Heights. She was such a sweet person...and someone I'll always love. My heart feels good thinking of Jerry, Rosemary and John together in heaven now!
I first met Rosemary many years ago when we were Bunco buddies in Arlington Heights. Not too long after she and Jerry moved to Huntley, my husband and I moved to nearby Pingree Grove. Rosemary and I would travel together back to Arlington Heights to join our Bunco friends on a monthly basis. We had some good talks during our road trips. What a blessing to know this warm, loving, compassionate, faith-filled woman; and what sweet memories we can carry with us as we continue on our earthly journey.
I'm so sorry we had to say goodbye for now to Rosemary, Mrs. Lannoye to me, as I knew her and her husband, Jerry, as my "second parents" since I've known them since my High School days through my friendship with their daughter Carolyn. Mrs. Lannoye was the sweetest, nicest, kindest, compassionate, loving and fun person at all times. She and Mr. Lannoye were always so good to me and I miss them both, along with their son John who passed away as a very young man. I'm sending love and comfort to all of the family, and especially their children, Denise, Carolyn, Jerry and Ann, who I've known through all these years as well. Mr. and Mrs. Lannoye lived a very good, long, enjoyable life, loved and enjoyed each other, their family and friends and knew they were well-loved. I will miss them dearly. Condolences to their family and all who were lucky enough to know them.
We are so sorry to hear of Rosemary’s passing. She was a beautiful, kind and thoughtful woman. You will all be in our hearts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss Ann. But your mom is finally free of any suffering and with your dad. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts.
So very sorry for your loss. Sending much love and light to the entire family.
Carolyn, We were saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in your heart knowing she's at rest now.
Dear Denise, Carolyn, Jerry, and Ann,, As the Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus, I offer you the sympathy and prayers of the Saint Viator High School community as you celebrate the life of your Mom. Reading the words of praise for your Mom on the Tribute Wall, and thinking about the legacy your Mom left as a “loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend” reminded me of an adaptation of a reading from the book of Sirach. “Let us praise an illustrious woman, faithful to her family and friends, strong in her love. At peace in her heart and her world, she has left us her good name, and we recount her life of praiseworthy deeds. A generous woman her good works will never be forgotten. Among her family and friends there remains a rich inheritance born of her…. Her name lives on from generation to generation. We gather to sing her praises. We will proclaim her wisdom and love of life all our days.” Our hearts go out to you as you move through your journey of grief. We pray for you as you share the stories, laugh and cry, and find ways to celebrate your Mom and the love you shared. May memories of your Mom comfort you. May the knowledge that your Mom lives on in your goodness give you hope and peace! Take care and God bless you with the gifts you most need! Judy Judith Wampach Amberg - Saint Viator High School Director of Alumni Relations Emeritus
So sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you and your family. God bless.
Ann , Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss
The loss of your mom is the deepest kind of loss and so difficult. I am keeping my arms around each one of you and holding you in my thoughts and in my heart. Aunt Rosemary...the truest expression of unconditional love. Always arms extended for a warm embrace or her soft hands gently holding my face. Her smile so genuine it broke though every challenge she faced. And what about those lunches! Whenever we came to visit she would make the most delicious lunches. I mean we never had just a sandwich we had pickles, chips, soda "pop" and dessert all served on a big plate of LOVE! I will always love her and continue to be inspired by how she lived. Love, Katy Thank you Aunt Rosemary for these and so many other wonderful love filled memories.
We will hold sweet memories of Aunt Rosemary in our hearts. How she was always so glad to see you and so interested in knowing how you were doing. Seemed she always started the convo with " oh Honey how are you doing". I thought it was amazing too how she remembered the names of our children and asked about them even though she rarely saw them. And Rosemary was a dear sister / friend to my mom. We were blessed to have her apart of our lives we are better because of her.
Sorry for your loss .
Dear Lannoye family, You are all so dear to me. I can barely type this. Can hardly think of what to say. From the moment your moviing van pulled into the driveway, and I was sitting there (my 9 month pregnant self) in the 90 plus heat, and your mom sent you over to borrow brooms to clean and introduce your family, it was the beginning of a friendship like no other. She cared for all, nursing her sisters, brother-in-law among others. I truly treasure the “happy hours” on the patio, hemming skirts, her calling me at work to inform that my underage daughter was driving down the street, etc, etc. Denise, Carolyn, John, Jerry all took turns babysiting. All of you children ( I did not forget Ann) made it through tragedies of your own. It was the support of your loving Mom that guided you. I will never forget you all.
Mrs. Lannoye was always such a sweet and caring person. Our families were so close and we seemed always to be at each other's houses, whether because her kids were babysitting us, or we were over visiting. I remember John rather embarrassed to help us get into the bathtub when we were very little, Jerry let us stay up late and play with the tape recorder at grade school age (and we stupidly recorded our voices stating that we were staying up late thus outing ourselves), Denise babysitting the most and even doing dishes for my mom which she very much appreciated, and Ann coming over every day after school to stay with us after my mom went back to work full time and later living in our house briefly while we were on vacation and her house she had just bought wasn’t ready to move into yet. Except for the one time Mrs. Lannoye banned me for awhile from the living room as a toddler after I broke something, she was always so kind and caring. (Funny the memories that stay with you). When my mom and I would go over to visit, she always made sure to talk specifically to me and ask how I was doing and ask specific questions about school, friends, my life, even though I was just a small child. She made me feel important. I remember Jerry’s garden and the ducks they had for awhile, Jessie the dog, John taking the car apart in the driveway and then putting it all back together, and ice skating in the frozen little pond that formed at the back of our backyards because the drainage hadn’t been done correctly and still hasn’t (that frozen pond is back there as I type). Being of short stature, when she got older and seemed to be getting shorter, one day Jerry told Mrs. Lannoye that if she got any shorter she'd disappear between the cracks in the patio. I remember being home from college in summer and we'd walk next door with our own drinks to join Mr and Mrs. Lannoye in their daily, pre-dinner, patio 'highball' ritual. We were incredibly sad when they moved away and have missed having them next door ever since. The Lannoyes were like family to us. So I send lots of love to the whole family. Her memory is most certainly a blessing.