Lake Forest Obituary: Alison Courtney Buck, 44

Alison Courtney Buck, beloved daughter of Raymond and Barbara Buck, was born September 14, 1974 in Oak Park, Illinois. She graduated from Lake Forest Country Day School and Deerfield Academy, Tufts University and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Massachusetts.

Alison was a beautiful person, talented and extremely creative. She brought joy to friends and strangers, with her creativity, her kind words and her infectious laugh. She made the world a more beautiful place, through her floral design, her photography and the special touches she added to everything she did. She loved nature, especially the birds and butterflies who visited her dahlia garden, and the pets she cared for.

Her beautiful life will be forever cherished in the hearts of her friends and family.

Sister of Kristen (Richard) Chun, Erika (Kevin) Kelly, and Jenny (Mike) Coleman. Aunt of Spencer, Hunter and Olivia Chun; Alex and Rowan Kelly; Kasey and Cameron Coleman. Niece of Beth (Frank) Abbinanti, Diane (Bob) Leonard, and Adrienne (Greg) Herman.

Funeral mass will be offered by Father Michael McGovern at The Church of St. Mary, 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. Gifts can be made in memory of Alison to Elawa Farm Foundation, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.

via Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest