Donald H. Lansu, 74, of Huntley, died September 8, 2016
Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral service will be 10:30am on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago.
Donald was born July 2, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Frank and Delphine Lansu. On April 16, 1966 he married Phyllis Laverman. He worked as a Fireman for Elmhurst Fire Department retiring as a Captain. He was also a professional photographer for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. He loved fishing and was a man of many talents. Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Phyllis, his children, Donna Lansu, Brian (Jill) Lansu, and Michael (Kera) Lansu and by his grandchildren, Rebekah, Jack, Owen, Ava, and Ethan.
He is preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Thomas.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Phyllis, you and your whole family are held in prayer, especially Monday and Tuesday, but always.
Phyllis, Don, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. I haven't seen Don in several years since I retired from the police department. The fire houses were my home away from home when I worked the street. I shared many meals and laughs with Don and his comrades through the years. He was a good man in everyones book. God Bless.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have lived next to you for only a year but fell I have known all of you for much longer. I will miss his humorous jibes. He made me laugh!
Phyllis, Donna, Brian and Mike, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Don. We know he will be greatly missed. He was a good guy and we always enjoyed talking to him. Our thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead.