Grace Luedke, 78, partner of the late Peg Grey, died Aug. 26 from a massive stroke. She passed away peacefully at Hinsdale Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. (Pictured: Grace Luedke (left) and Peg Grey in the mid-1980s playing for the Lost & Found softball team.)
Luedke lost her partner of 40 years, Chicago sports legend Peg Grey, Feb. 24, 2007. At the time, she told Windy City Times: ‘I am proud to have been blessed with Peg as my beloved partner for these past 40 years. She will always be with me.’
Luedke was quiet and reserved, mostly in the background and supporting Grey in all of her activism and athletic endeavors. Luedke also played on some of the same sports teams, including the Lost & Found 1980s softball team.
The visitation was Aug. 31 at Gibbons-Elliston Funeral Home in Hinsdale.