Wardell Hooper

1961 - 2016

Wardell Hooper obituary, 1961-2016, Oak Park, IL

BORN

1961

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson's Funeral Home - Chicago

5838 West Division

Chicago, Illinois

Wardell Hooper Obituary

Hooper, Wardell "Dale" Of Chicago, Illinois was called home by his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 14, 2016. Wardell was born on January 6, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to the proud parents of Boycie Hooper and MacArthur Smoot. He graduated from Manley High School in 1980, married his former wife, Gwen, in 1985 and moved to Colorado in 1988. Wardell worked 16 years at USAA Insurance Company and four years with the US Postal Service. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; former wife; daughter, Eboni; sons, Andrey and Dominic; and his niece, Latoyia; brothers, Patrick, Daryl, Terrell, Christopher; sisters, Theresa, Melissa, and Donna; and his grandmother, Mildred. Grandfather and cherished uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, November 25, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Memorial Service Saturday, November 26, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 5838 W. Division St., Chicago, 60651.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 23, 2016.
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With deepest sympathy may the power of prayer ease your sorrow. Give you peace , and provide much comfort for you durning this difficult time.

November 21, 2017

The father of my children, may you rest in heaven.

Gwen Hooper

January 28, 2017

I worked with Wardell at USAA in Colorado Springs, and am very sorry to hear of his passing. I remember fondly that he always had a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Lori Muehlbauer

November 28, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies knowing that the God of comfort feels your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads "He sent me ( Jesus Christ) to bind up the broken hearted, and to comfort all who mourns.

November 26, 2016

So sorry for the loss of Wardell. 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

November 26, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY THE GOD THAT GIVES COMFORT
BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GREIF. 2 Corinth 1: 3,4.

November 24, 2016

Es trifft mich tief, dass Wardells warmes und herzliches Wesen nicht mehr unter uns weilen wird. Ich habe mit ihm eine wunderbare Zeit erlebt, wenn ich in Chicago bei meinem Sohn zu Besuch war. Sein Tod ist für mich unfassbar.Ich wünsche der Familie viel Kraft diese schwere Zeit des Verlustes zu überwinden. Wardell wird in meinem Herz und meinen Gedanken weiterleben.

Jeannette, Germany

Jeannette Domachowski

November 24, 2016

Es ist so traurig, dass Wardell`s herzliches und warmes Wesen nicht mehr unter uns weilt. Ich habe so viele wunderbare Momente mit ihm erlebt, wenn ich in Chicago zu Besuch war. Sein Tod trifft mich tief und ist für mich unfassbar. Ich wünsche seinen Angehörigen viel Kraft diese schwere Zeit des Verlustes zu überwinden. Wardell wird immer seinen Platz in meinem Herzen haben.
Jeannette Domachowski, Germany

Jeannette Domachowski

November 24, 2016

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHIES AT THIS TIME. PLACE YOUR BURDENS ON GOD WHOSE SHOULDERS NEVER WAVER.

La Verne Thornton

November 23, 2016

My condolences to you and your family. May the promises found in God's Word be Comforting to you. May all fond memories of your loved one stay close to your hearts. RH

November 23, 2016

So sorry to read about the passing of Wardell. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Carson Family

November 23, 2016

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