Lois Wight Obituary

Lois Eva Wight

Lois Eva Wight, nee Leibundguth, age 94, of Chicago, IL, died peacefully at home July 1, 2018. A lifelong resident of Downers Grove, IL, Lois was predeceased by her husband and high school sweetheart, Raulin (Sonny) B. Wight, Jr., August 21, 2010. She is survived by her son, Mark Thomas Wight, of Chicago, IL; her daughter, Jill Ann Breedlove, of Lisle, IL; her granddaughter, Jamie Lee Fagerburg, of Chicago; and her grandson, Michael Steven Breedlove, II, of Lisle. She is also survived by her darling great granddaughter, Minnie Ray Fagerburg, and her newest darling great granddaughter, June Michael Fagerburg, who arrived July 10.

Lois Leibundguth's family were early residents of Downers Grove, remembering, vividly when this booming suburb was a farming community. Her grandparents immigrated from Lorraine, France, but Lois always considered herself a "strong German woman." When challenged that Alsace Lorraine is actually in France, she would resist by saying, in no uncertain terms; "I am not French." Lorraine was part of Germany back then.

Lois met her husband of 65 years in the 6th grade at Lincoln School in downtown Downers Grove. The couple married in 1945 in Killeen, Texas as Sonny was a Lieutenant in the US Army stationed at Fort Hood. Her memory will live on as a "strong German woman" who fiercely defended and protected her family, believing that anything was possible and leaving memories of joy in all those she encountered.

The family asks that in in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Epilepsy Foundation (8301 Professional Place East, Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785), Glenwood Academy (500 West 187 Street, Glenwood, IL 60425), Easter Seals (141 W. Jackson Blvd Suite, Suite 1400A, Chicago, Illinois 60604) or Unity Hospice of Chicago (600 W. Cermak Rd, Suite 3D, Chicago, IL 60616).

A memorial service will be held at The Clare, 55 East Pearson, on August 11, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All those who knew her are invited.

Arrangements by Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, Downers Grove. 630/968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com