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Eleanor R. "Babe" Hames

Eleanor Hames Obituary

Hames, Eleanor R. "Babe" (nee Phillips), age 83, passed away Easter Sunday, resident of Lemont, formerly of the Palos area, beloved wife of Anthony "Bud" Hames, loving mother of Barbara and Robert (Donna) Hames, cherished grandmother of Gabrielle (Tim) Diedrich, Christina, Ashley and Amber Hames, dear sister of Marion Horn, sister-in-law of Fred (Marianna) Hames, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lifetime loyal fan and part time relief pitcher of the Chicago White Sox. Eleanor is the former vice president of Hames Oldsmobile Inc. Eleanor and Bud are founder parishioners of St. Thomas More Parish. Funeral Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Family and friends will gather from 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 12 noon at St. Thomas More Church, 2825 W. 81st St., Chicago. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Rd., Hinsdale, Ill., 60521 appreciated. Arrangements by Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 708-448-6000

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 29, 2005.

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Tom Trauscht

March 31, 2005

She was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. My God Bless her.

ROBERTA-MICHAEL MAREK

March 31, 2005

FROM MICHAEL AND ROBERTA MAREK, (JULIAN WELDING) DEAR MR. HAMES, BARBARA, AND BOB & FAMILY-OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON YOUR LOSS.

Barbara Blank

March 30, 2005

To the Hames Family,



I met "Babe" thru a dear friend of mine, Alma Nienhaus. What a lady...

She was one of a kind. We always had a great time when we got together. Those are the memories I will cherish.



Barbara E. Blank

Nancy Mirabelli

March 29, 2005

Dear Barb;

I want to extend my sympathy on your mom's passing. I well remember her when she was moving into Harper's Grove. You and her seemed so close. She was a real sweetheart. Your family has alot of good memories to hold onto. Hope all goes well for all of you. With sympathy,

Nancy Mirabelli (Flaherty Builders)

Joanne Beck

March 29, 2005

Dear Barb and Bob, I knew your mother through our aunt, Alma Nienhaus, and what a fun-loving, warm woman she was! It was ALWAYS a great pleasure to be around her! May God comfort you and hold you close.

Mardelle Gundlach

March 29, 2005

Through my friend Jeanie, I was lucky to get to know Babe. She was a very special woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joseph Pletzke

March 29, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family. "Babe" was a friend to all with her wonderful personality.

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