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​Audrey Elrod Lakin

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Audrey Elrod Lakin, the charismatic, fun-loving, and friend to all, passed away at the age of 61. Audrey was the loving mother of David (Sarah) Lakin and Lauren Lakin (Randall Kenworthy). She was the beloved daughter of Marilyn Elrod and the late Honorable Richard J. Elrod; the best friend and sister of Steven (Donna) Elrod; the proud aunt of Elizabeth (Russell) Mollen, Daniel (Ali) Elrod, Sara (Joseph) David, Stephen (Emily) Golembiewski, and Jacob Lakin, as well as many great-nephews and nieces; and the devoted girlfriend of Tom Digan; and to all who knew her: she was the life of the party, whether she was planning it, or living it. She will be greatly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to A Silver Lining Foundation, 134 North LaSalle, Suite 1218, Chicago, Illinois 60602, https://www.asilverliningfoundation.org To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangement by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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