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June Dorothy Townsend

1932 - 2010

BORN

1932

DIED

2010

June Townsend Obituary

June Dorothy Wanke Townsend of Downers Grove passed away peacefully on May 10, 2010. June was born on June 14, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York. Beloved wife of Lawrence B. Townsend; loving mother of Lawrence, Christopher and Kenneth; dear grandmother of Kaileigh, Payton, Sloan, Taylor, John and Emilee; loving sister of Raymond and Donald Wanke. Retired long-time Executive Assistant with Mutual of New York and secretary at Argonne National Laboratory. The family will host friends and family on Friday, May 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Ballydoyle, 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL. Services celebrating her life will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to The V Foundation, www.jimmyv.org, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513.

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on May 13, 2010.

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Dolores Geraghty

May 19, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy. June was always very helful and pleasant to work with at Argonne National Laboratory. She was always my point of contact at building 201. Our lunch dates with her in retirement were great. Sad day.
Dolores Geraghty

Lucy Tracy

May 17, 2010

Dear Townsend Family,
I never met June, but I do know her son, Chris, and his lovely family. June successfully raised a wonderful son and taught him to be a loving husband and father. Good job June, for leaving your mark on our world.
Most sincerely, Lucy Tracy

Linda Chamberlin

May 14, 2010

I extend my deepest sympathy to June's family. I worked with June at Argonne National Laboratory. She was fun to work with and a real sweet lady.

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