Elizabeth Rose Hannigan or ‘Liz’ or ‘Bunny,” 77, of Elmhurst, while surrounded by loving family and friends, lost her courageous battle with lymphoma on Thursday March 10, joining her beloved husband Dick in heaven. She is now at peace but will be missed dearly by those she left behind. Liz was born March 5, 1945 in Oak Park to Francis and Catherine (Schlosser) Hannigan the youngest of six children. She met the love of her life Dick Sachs while working as a secretary at the same company in Oak Park and finally married him after many years together. Many people knew her as Liz, or Lizzy, but on the close family side, she was known only as “Bunny,” a nickname she was given as a child by her siblings and mother.
Liz liked to stay busy and active, she was always puttering outside of her house, fixing something or tending to the garden. She was an avid bicycle rider, riding her bike around the town of Elmhurst, her favorite mode of transit. Liz was a proud member of AA as she continued her sobriety over 43 years. She was very active in her church, being a member of the Ladies Bible Group and regularly attending service. She was proud to be a child of Christ and felt part of her mission here on earth was to spread the word of the Lord, Jesus Christ, through the Bible and its teachings so that we all could share in his love as she did. Liz is survived by three stepchildren, Kim Ricke, Tracey and Thomas Sachs, daughter Krisann Despain, brother Philip Hannigan and two sisters, Jeanette Wood and Mary Kinis; six grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Jamie, Kalyn, Julia and Nathan; and many many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved and loving husband Dick, sister Joan Brock, and brother James Hannigan, and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 20 at 2:30 p.m., at her church, West Suburban Community Church, 825 Van Auken St. Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Liz to AA and to the West Suburban Community Church of Elmhurst. More information may be found online and condolences offered at http://www.pedersenryberg.com
