Allene Lawrence, nee Poticha, beloved wife of the late Major Lawrence; loving mother of Les (Adrienne) Lawrence, Barbara (Bob) Brownstein and Steve (Julie) Lawrence; adored grandmother of Marc, Craig and Dana Lawrence, Todd (Melissa), Jodi and Rick Brownstein, Brennen Lawrence, Leeanne (Todd) LoPresti, Justin and Jamie Lawrence; cherished great-grandmother of Tyler James LoPresti; dear sister of Paul (Marilyn) Poticha and the late Carl (Revera) Poticha; fond aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at B’nai Torah Congregation, 2789 Oak Street, Highland Park. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Palliative CareCenter Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60202. Information, Piser Funeral Service 847-679-4740 .
