Laura J. Walter

Laura Jeanine Warren-Walter, 90, of Pocahontas, IL, passed away, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Laura was born February 3, 1931, in Winooski, VT, to Sophia and Maurice Ledoux. She was married to Bryan E. Warren Jr. for 54 years, until his passing; and later in life to Raymond W. Walter for 5 years, until he passed away.

Prior to relocating to Illinois, Laura lived in Millis, MA for 43 years where she was an active member of the United Church of Christ. While residing in Millis, she worked as Assistant Store Manager at the 9 to 9 Supermarket and upon retirement, did volunteer work at the Bethany Covenant Consignment Shop. Laura loved to read novelettes and sing, sharing her beautiful voice as a member of both the Sweet Adeline’s, and the Church Chorus.

Her greatest passion in life is her family which remains.  She is survived by her two daughters, Melinda (Paul Isaak) Jacobson, Pocahontas, IL, and Cathy (Paul) Johnson, Hampstead, NH; two sons, Bryan (Louise Sutherland) Warren III, Uxbridge, MA, and Gary (Debby) Warren, Bedford, NH; sister, Patty Ann (Craig) Johnson; son in law Harvey White; sisters-in-law, Donna Ledoux and Martha Warren. Laura was the proud and loving matriarch of 16 grandchildren: Lisa Northrop, Ricky (Joann) Northrop, Jennifer (Jake) Northrop, Katrina (Keith) Eugea, Amy (Troy) Cooper, Erin (Jeff) Crumley, Lori (James) Stevens, Liz (Dave) Oteri, Bryan D Warren, Kelly Warren, Lee (Laura) Gentile, Anthony (Lindsey) Gentile, Adam (Sandy) Johnson, Melissa (Alan) Sloan, David (Andrea) Warren, Rebecca (Sam) Fortier;  31 great-grandchildren: Jade Northrop, Andrew Northrop, Ashley Northrop, Kyle Northrop, Deanna Northrop, Joey Nicholson, Justin Sutton (Jess Becker), Christian Bealon, Alyssa Bealon, Allyson Cooper, Haydn Crumley (Madison Davis), Logan Crumley, Madison Crumley, Brennen Hoffmann, Alaina Hoffmann, Lila Stevens, Rachel (Dustin) Collupy, Vincent Oteri, David Oteri, Dominique Warren, Ryleigh Warren, Jeffrey Warren, Sophia Gentile, Matthew Gentile, Abigail Gentile, Aaron Gentile, Nathan Gentile, Sarah Sloan, Laura Sloan, Ariella Fortier, Autumn Fortier; and two great, great-grandchildren, Owynn Sutton & Olivia Bealon.

Laura was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Patricia Northrop White; sister, Theresa Boulard; and brother, Joseph Ledoux.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern IL, in Laura’s memory.

Memorial Visitation:  Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Memorial Service:  Saturday, July 31, 2021, 1 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.