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Kindle, Gregg A. After a hard fight with a rare lymphoma at age 48, Gregg died peacefully with his wife and children at his side on December 7, 2003. His life is marked by a legacy of touching many with his kindness, humor and ability to bring calm to just about every situation. He was a loving husband for 25 years to Joan (nee Dykhuizen) and a great dad and role model to two sons, Evan and Jordan. He was the beloved son of Frank and Dolores Kindle and wonderful brother to Gary, Glen and Denise and caring brother-in-law to Donna Kindle, Mark LaPointe, Rita Johnson and Glen and Pat Dykhuizen. He was a fun loving uncle and father figure to many. Gregg was the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residential Life at Northwestern University where he worked for over 20 years. A Celebration of Life Service for family and dear friends will be held on December 14, 2003 at LaSalle Manor (12480 Galena Rd., Plano, Illinois). For directions check website lasallemanor.org or call 630-552-3224. Memorial service begins at 3 p.m. Open House from 2 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 10, 2003.

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David Bedran

December 15, 2003

Joan,

I am deeply sorry to hear about your family's loss of Gregg. Marty Rizzo was thoughtful enough to give me a call. I hope that in some small way that the fact that I have been on the board of the WI Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for over 15 years provides you a small sense of comfort.

norman polcyn

December 14, 2003

I was saddened to hear of Gregg,s passing. My heart goes out to Gregg's family. I remember growing up across the street from the Kindle home on monitor....I can still remember back when i was about 11, Gregg spending the better part of a summer day trying to teach me how to properly play basketball....the helpfull lesson remains, however i still can't play for squat. Gregg, you'll be in my prayers.....Norm

Wayne and Linda Niemeyer

December 13, 2003

Please accept our sincere condolences on Gregg's passing. To Joan, Evan and Jordan be assured that we will be there to help you in any way we can. We pray that God helps you find peace and comfort through your memories of Gregg as your devoted husband and father.

From your neighbors: Wayne, Linda, Mark, and Laura.

Christopher Lisotta

December 12, 2003

I was so sorry to hear about Gregg. His commitment to his family, friends and colleagues is something I will always remember. I know many friends from NU's class of '91 will be joining you on Sunday. I will be there in spirit and thinking of you all.

Carretta Cooke

December 12, 2003

My prayers and thoughts are with the Kindle family -- Gregg always exhibited a strong and gentle spirit with those he worked with and cared about, and I will always have those wonderful memories of him. I have been fortuante to know him as a dear colleague.

Jody & Rick Welch

December 12, 2003

We were very sorry to hear of Gregg's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Gregg's family. With you wonderful memories, he will live on in your hearts forever.

Deborah Matthews

December 11, 2003

Words cannot express how sad we were to hear this news. Gregg was a great dad and friend. Brandon enjoyed his humor, strength, and direction. Brandon's best memories in Chicago were the times he spent at the Kindles house. We are here for all of you if you need anything. You are in our thoughts..Debbie, Link, and Brandon

Evan and Jordan:Stay strong. I will really miss your dad too. I will never forget the times I had with your family and your dad teaching us the skit (Abbott and Costello),our prairie field trips

or the Christmas zoo trips with you all.

Tim Schroer

December 11, 2003

I was very very sad to learn of Gregg's passing. Although I only worked with him for 2 years, I always appreciated his strength, his calm, and his ability to express humor and kindness in almost every situation. My deepest sympathy to his friends, the members of the Northewestern community, but especially to his family. He was a great man and will truly be missed!

Melanie Coffman

December 11, 2003

I send my heartfelt condolences to all of Gregg's family. May the love of friends remind you of the continued blessings Gregg brought into the world. Our family wishes you God's peace.

Bill Owens

December 10, 2003

Greg was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him at NU and seeing him around Glenview and the ice rink, I will miss him very much. If there is anything I can do for the family do not hesitate to call me. Bill Owens - - North Shore Movers

Bernadette (Malanowski) Gillard

December 10, 2003

The Malanowski family (Monitor Avenue) extends its deepest sympathy to the entire Kindle family.

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