George Shepard Chappell III

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George Chappell Obituary

Chappell III, George Shepard 70, died August 20, in Chicago, IL. Born March 19, 1935, in Chicago, IL, Mr. Chappell grew up in Lake Forest and graduated from The Bell School of Lake Forest, Groton and Yale University, and he also received a Masters of Graphics Arts Degree from Yale. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Forest, IL. Mr. Chappell was a graphic designer and photographer for many years, and started his own firm, Chappell Lockhart, which produced brochures and graphic materials for local and national businesses. He was a superb athlete, playing hockey into his 60s, and he greatly enjoyed outdoor sports, such as cycling, scub diving, golf, roller-blading and ice boating with his father. His accomplishments included completing the Chicago Triathalon with his children. He was on the Board of Gorton Community Center and Friends of the Lake Forest Library, and he also supported the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Shedd Aquarium and the Brookfield Zoo. Mr. Chappell was the son of the late George S. Chappell Jr. and the late Caroline Smith Chappell of Lake Forest. His paternal grandparents were Mrs. George S. Chappell of Litchfield, CT. His maternal grandparents were Solomon A. Smith and Fredrika Shumway Smith, both of Lake Forest. Mr. Chappell is survived by his wife, Patsy; his children, George S. Chappell IV and Sally Chappell; his step-grandchildren, Melissa (Brett) Kedzior, Sean Kennedy, Brett Chappell and Lulu Cannon; his sisters, Barbara Copello and Susan (Ted) McCabe and three grandchildren, Miles Kedzior, Caroline Kedzior and Casey Quast. Interment is private. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest, 700 N. Sheridan Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cancer Program at Northwestern Memorial Foundation, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL, 60611.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for George Chappell

12 Entries

Pamela Haley

August 30, 2005

Uncle George,

You will be very missed. We will never forget the wonderful stories that youcarried on from Grampa.... Spookman...the Wapapwatsis etc... for all those that read this, I think you'll agree. You were one in a million. Love, Pam.

JL Cart

August 28, 2005

Just got Brett's e-mail telling me about his US trip. Truely sad news but what made me happy were his words about how nice it was to see all his family members he hasn't seen in years and how their chatting about old days put smiles on their faces. The only thing I can do for Brett to help him overcome his pain is to let him win one of our scrabble games.

With love from Brett's Swiss buddy JL

Brett S. Chappell

August 28, 2005

Dad,

I have just returned from your goodbye send-off in Lake Forest, and I am happy to know that you have no more pain. From the four of us (Gustav, Olivia, Linda and myself) here in Copenhagen, we have you in our thoughts. Those memories of us in my youth (sports related, mostly!) will be cherished for ever. Love you! - Brett

Bucky Stebbins

August 26, 2005

To all that knew George I'd like to share with you my thoughts when I heard this sad news. A good fellow with a GREAT smile. We all will miss him.

Phil Jones

August 26, 2005

Dear Patsy,

Becky and in Michigan and just received the notice about George. I am sorry that we could not be with you for his service. Please know that we share your loss.

Always,

Becky and Phil Jones

Gene Sieburg

August 24, 2005

Melissa,

Sorry to read of your step-fathers passing. Take care and hope all is well

Bob Bon Durant

August 24, 2005

Here's to my old ski buddy-you'll be sorely missed ! It was my good fortune to have had your friendship!

Nina McKeough

August 23, 2005

Patsy,

I'm a friend of Lu's. I knew George well as a kid and always loved him. He was always so welcoming and interested in the kids and what we were up to. He will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

Respectfully,

Nina Unkovskoy McKeough

Geo Hefferan

August 23, 2005

Patsy and all of the rest of George's family. I've just heard the sad news. All of my memories of George are good ones and I hope in time my memories, and yours, will help us overcome this very sad loss.

Nicholas & Frances Mechales

August 23, 2005

Please accept our deepest and most sincere sympathies.

Hixon Glore

August 23, 2005

Patsy-I just learned the sad news and extend to you and your family most sincere sympathy. He was a dear, lifelong friend

Lulu Cannon

August 23, 2005

Dad-

We will miss you so much. You are part of so many good memories. Patsy our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lulu, Mike, Mackenzie & Alex

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