Lawrence Eugene Speaks Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 17, 2023, at the age of 87, Lawrence Eugene Speaks of Chatham, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence Eugene Speaks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvie M. Speaks and Lucille Bearden Speaks; his former wife Wilma Fisher; and his siblings, Ernest, George, Dick, Donald, Robert "Lefty" Speaks, Carolyn Merriman, Wanda Freeman, Imogene Cummings and Raymond Speaks.
He is survived by: his wife Eileen Speaks of Chatham; his children, Linda Harmony (Mike) of Champaign, Jeff Speaks (Veronica) of Springfield, Larry B. Speaks (Peggy) of Springfield and Joseph Speaks (Libby) of New Berlin; and his sister Bonnie Speaks (John Halstead) of New Berlin. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 222718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, St. Joseph The Worker, 700 E. Spruce St., Chatham, IL 62629, or Chatham Fire Department, 1 Fireman's Square, Chatham, IL 62629.
