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Bruce Kinander Obituary

Kinander, Bruce Alan Bruce Alan Kinander, Chairman of the Board Electri-Flex Company, Roselle, IL. Passed away peacefully May 29, 2011 surrounded by those who loved him deeply. Born March 23, 1944 in Chicago, IL of the late Harold and Gilma Kinander. He was the loving brother of the late Harold Westfield Kinander, Jr. Beloved husband of Cheryl Kinander, survived by his son, J.R. (Alexandra) Kinander and Matthew (Lauren) and Ryan Houder. Beloved Grandfather of Chloe and Shane Kinander, Matthew and Charlie Houder. Beloved Uncle of Jason (Peggy) Kinander and Blue (Tim) Kinander Kelly and the late West Kinander; Great Uncle to five. Visitation Wednesday, June 1st 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca, IL 60143. Services will be held Thursday, June 2nd, 10:30 A.M. at The First Presbyterian Church of Itasca, 207 East Center Street, Itasca, IL 60143. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Shriner's Children's Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 31, 2011.

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Leonard Tolson

May 25, 2025

Bruce
Was my friend.
Employer.
And mentor, my Condolences to the family.
Bruce was a Great Man

Leonard Tolson

February 17, 2025

My Condolences To the family
I worked for Bruce
Bruce was a good friend
And one of best people I've ever worked for.
R.I.P
my friend.
Leonard Tolson

Andrew Gadzinski

March 27, 2012

Bruce went above and beyond to help a young entrepreneur. My promise to him was to do the same. I will do this as many times as possible......

.."To a great father figure, geat teacher, and mentor.

shari tischler

June 8, 2011

My thoughts are with Cheryl and her family. My children and I have good memories with Bruce, and they are very saddened. It is another loss for this family. that has had too many. Rest in peace Bruce and again we are all very sad. All of our love. Shari, Griffin and Gabrielle.

Connie DeGrazio

June 1, 2011

To the entire Kinander Family,may fond memories of Bruce remain with you ,through these difficult times.
My sincerest sympathy to all.
Fondly,Connie DeGrazio

June 1, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. Bruce was a very special person. Mary Vasquez,Wadsworth, IL.

Janine Grako

May 31, 2011

Thoughts and prayers for the entire Kinander family.

Dennis Kleper

May 31, 2011

Please accept my condolences on Bruce's death. He was respected and appreciated by all of us. Dennis Kleper

Nana Simons

May 31, 2011

To the entire Kinander Family....our deepest sympathy....may fond memories of Bruce bring you through this difficult time. So many great memories with The Little Wheels and other industry functions plus personal get togethers and parties! We did have a lot of laughs! Fondly, Bill and Nana

May 31, 2011

Sorry for your loss

Don Edgar

May 31, 2011

Cheryl,
I send to you heartfelt sympathy on Bruce's passing. I think of you and all the Kinander family often.
Kay Bartram Craig

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