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Barbara Hettinger-Hillebrand Obituary

Hettinger-Hillebrand, Barbara Jean (nee Hunt), loving daughter of the late Catherine and Frank Hunt, loving wife for 27 years of the late Robert L. Hettinger, beloved mother of Robert F. Hettinger, Kathleen M. Heidkamp (Paul Bordenkircher), and Michael J. (Kathryn) Hettinger, loving grandmother of Bob, John and Will Hettinger; Corey, Shannon, Connor and Kelsey Heidkamp; Paul, Tricia and Mike Bordenkircher; Michael, Daniel, Ashley, Megan and Keri Rose Hettinger, loving sister of the late Frances Steinbrink, aunt of Annamarie Rohner, Edward and the late Frankie Runnion, cousin of Laura Hunt and Rick Planicka. Barbara taught for many years in the Chicago Catholic grade school system. She was very active in volunteer organizations and cancer related fund raising. She was a long time resident of Oak Park, Palatine and Marco Island, Florida. Married to Robert Hillebrand. Family and friends will meet Friday at St. Giles Church, 1045 N. Columbian Ave., Oak Park for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067 would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. 847-359-8020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2005.

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barbara spadafore

April 7, 2005

To Kathy and Family,I was Barbaras' nurse at Dr Boblicks' office in Elmhurst. I was sitting and thinking about her, as she hadn't phoned me for more than a month. I was so saddened to hear about her passing. She was such a delightful person to take care of. She will be missed.

Mary Jo Donofrio White

March 19, 2005

Kath & Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your wonderful mom's struggles are over. Best wishes to all of you. Love, Greg & MJ

Joan Atkins

March 17, 2005

Dear Kathy and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your mom's death. I would have been there tonight if I had known in time. She was a really kind, sweet and classy lady. I remember fondly many great conversations with her which started during your dad's illness and continued on through your mom's first diagnosis. I feel privledged to have known her in many ways. God Bless.

Joan(Pierce)Atkins

Luke Atwood

March 17, 2005

Dear Mike and Family,



Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your mom. I remember meeting her in high school at Fenwick. I also remember you telling me what a big part she played in your life. She will be missed.

Richard Briggs

March 17, 2005

I remember Barbara as one of the softest spoken women I've ever known. Always had a smile. She will be greatly missed by all those she has ever touched.

CARYN MCDONALD

March 16, 2005

I will always remember Mrs. Hettinger as one of the nicest people I know. She was always interested and concerned about others. She will be missed!

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