Aug 7, 2023 - Eleven years now since Mom's 90th BD. Remembering fondly the celebration of life that brought us together to say goodbye and pay tribute. Rest in Peace Mom.

Ten years ago today Mom passed. Cathy and I will go through some keepsakes today to honor her memory and keep it alive.

Three years seems like yesterday and yet an eternity. I miss Mom in so many ways, words cannot express...

Has it really been three years without Albe? Seems like yesterday and forever all at once. How she is missed and how her loss is magnified by the fact that just yesterday we held a memorial for Dona Gerson, another of the beloved political crowd and a charter member of B&P.

Goodbye again Albe, and Ned and Dona and all the rest of that distinguished crew.How we miss you.

Many good memories surfaced this morning as I unpacked a warm, fluffy well-knit sweater that was given to me by Albe in the early '80s when she was my boss at Evanston Hospital. I so enjoyed working with Albe and will remember her smile, her sense of humor and her quirkiness - and a wonderful meal she and Ned shared with me at their home. I learned a lot from Albe and am grateful.

My condolences to the Lauterbach family - and apologies that this comes so late. It's been a number of years since I've lived in Evanston and I'd not heard the news. 

I am thankful for this special sweater - it has been closed to me all day, and I have been warm in body and soul.  

Alison (Bayly) Idriss

Dear Ned,
Thank you for your card. I am so sorry for your loss. We too enjoyed having Albe in our store.
Peace,
Ayla's Originals

Kacki: So sorry for your loss. Cis and Jim
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Melissa Redmond

We met Albe and Ned through politics in 1971 and been fortunate enough to have worked with and kept in touch for these last 41 years. Albe was a stern taskmaster and a wonderful friend, who will be greatly missed. 
Mary and Michael Goodkind

What a force for good! Albie was an Evanston treasure. Thank you for sharing the wonderful photos of her youth and her beautiful family. It gave us another insight into her life- to those of us who knew her as a political dynamo....and a great friend.

What a force for good! Albie was an Evanston treasure! Thank you for sharing the photos of her youth and her beautiful family. For those of us who knew her as a friend and political dynamo, it was wonderful to see this side of her!

We shall miss Albe
We all learned so much from her,
Our friend, our community mentor.
Farewell Ms. all things Evanston
Lucile and Henry Krasnow

So sorry for the families loss. I may be wrong but if this is the Lauterbach's who lived on Greenleaf in Chicago in the 60s please have Stew give me a call @ (847)363-7172. Many fond memories of nights in the tree house eating Bing cherries.
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Steve Ballard,
Glenview, Illinois

Posted on Chicago Trib site:
Sorry Ned and all the family. Have missed Albe ever since our book club disbanded years ago. We had fun in those days!
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Mary Senn

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the whole family and especially to Ned. Having met Albe and Ned and knowing Kacki and her family for many years it easy to know why everyone is so sweet, kind and intelligent. She will be missed but her passion for life and helping ours will live on in her children and grandchildren. --- Love Robert

How blessed we all have been to have known Albe all these years! She was amazing and expected the best of others and gave so much to the community and all of us. Thank you to all of you Lauterbachs for sharing Albe with us. She will be missed. fondly. Bonnie and Jay

When I was growing up, Albe and Ned were political/ethical lodestars. My mother told me that the Lauterbachs, the Lazars, the Bentons and a few others founded the Evanston Democratic party. We all will miss her warmth, her wit, and her wisdom -- but we will never forget her.

We will miss Albe, she was always fun to be with at family reunions. Ned and kids, we're thinking of you. Your photo memorial on this site is beautiful.
Love,
Robert and Linda (Lauterbach) Timberlake

We will dearly miss Albe. The reunions will not be the same without her. All our love to Ned and the family, we look forward to seeing you all again.
Love,
Ray, Abby, and Michael

I would like to extend to Albe's family my sincere sympathy at this time. It touches our hearts to read this tribute to a remarkable life so well lived. Albe was deeply committed to the causes she supported. I see that same commitment in her daughter Christine, who by her work at Friendship Place helps to rebuild the lives of others less fortunate.

I’m so glad we got to know Albe through the Lauterbach Reunions, and I’m sorry that she will not be at our next reunion. I’m watching the Democratic Convention, something I know Albe would have been doing if she were still with us, and I just made a contribution to Obama re-election campaign in her name. Ned and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. -- Karen, Mark, Luke & Kyle.

Intelligent, satirically witty, political, caring, outspoken, involved in her community.... Albe contributed so much to all of our lives and I will miss her.  Love, BJ

To the Lauterbach Family, Our prayer are with you and your family, very sorry for your loss of a great Wife and Mother and Grandmother. Stay strong. Always, Sue and Ken Smith

Last night, as I watched Michelle Obama giving one of the best convention speeches ever, I thought back to 1984 when I sat with Ned and Albe to have a beer and to watch Mario Cuomo give his thrilling (at least among Democrats) Tale of Two Cities rebuttal to Reagan's Shining City on a Hill speech. It really doesn't seem that long ago. Albe, Michelle's speech would have thrilled you too.

To all the children and grandchildren of Albe Lauterbach and most of all Ned - Your family has been an inspiration to me through life, a constant example of what a contribution can be made. I have loved being included in the family reunions, although my grandmother, Emma (Will's oldest sister) did not contribute much to the Lauterbach chain!.So sorry Albe will not be at the next reunion o

I regret never having met Albe. She certainly was someone I would have admired and enjoyed. However, I have spent time with two of her daughters, Amy and Christine, and can't help but assume they got much of their initiative, smarts, and commitment to social justice from their mom. We certainly need more such souls in our troubled world. Thank you for sharing Albe's story with us this way.

I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathies to Albe's family and friends. Although I did not know Albe, I do work with her daughter, Christine, whose compassion and care for the less fortunate inspires everyone who knows her. It's clear that her "save the world," community-minded attitude is rooted in her upbringing, especially from her mother. Hugs to all.

Donations to Obama! How perfect and how Albie would love it! I met Albie through politics and from there it grew into a social relationship as well. How lucky we were to have known her and to watch how she lived her life serving her family and community. She had no regrets, we have nothing by gratitude. We will miss you Albie.

We thought the world of Albe. She will be missed by all.
Hugs to Ned and the rest of the family from us.
Love,
Carolyn, Rob, Emily, and Lauren Lauterbach

It was an honor to be a friend and Forest Avenue neighbor of Albe Lauterbach. Her passion for her family, her community and her politics was truly remarkable, and inspiring. Rest in peace, dear Albe!

I never stood taller, or felt prouder that when I was lucky enough to be in Albe's company. She never made anyone feel small, even though she was a giant. I'm so, so sad that we only got 90 years with her. It just wasn't enough. Able always took care of everything. What will we do now?

We will miss Aunt Albe. She was a wonderful person and I have loads of great memories of family gatherings growing up. She had a full life, produced a great family, and truly made a difference.
Will, Leslie, and Rebecca Parrish

I didn't know Albe personally, but I know Steve, and he is a living testament to the values his mother held dear. Thanks for posting information and pictures, enabling us to know her to some extent. Much love to all the family at this time.
Vida & Bill, neighbors in Big Trees Village

So sorry to hear that Albe is gone. I am honored to have spent a week with your mom and dad in Grand Gulch to celebrate their 60th birthdays - it's hard to believe it was 30 years ago, but a memory that has not faded over the years. Hugs to you all,
Carolyn (Tzitz) Shimek

My family and I have always enjoyed the "June Birthday Parties" over the years. Albe was a wonderful woman and always a pleasure to be with. My prayers are with all of the family now and especially with Ned as he embarks on a new life.