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Harold Guill

1933 - 2013

Harold Guill obituary, 1933-2013, Des Plaines, IL

BORN

1933

DIED

2013

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G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

745 Graceland Avenue

Des Plaines, Illinois

Harold Guill Obituary

Guill, Harold 80, of Des Plaines passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. He was born January 18, 1933 in Chicago, IL the loving son of the late William and Selma (nee Schober) Guill. He was united in marriage to Patricia Ward on April 30, 1955 in Chicago, lL. Harold was employed for over 40 years at Paasche Airbrush Company. Beginning his career as a machinist and retiring as a vice president. Harold was a veteran having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia and children, Joseph (Barb) Guill, Gerald (Susan) Guill, Rosemary (Mark) Appelhans and Chris (Emily) Guill; seven grandchildren, Michael Guill, Jami (Nick) Vance, (SPC) Matthew (Kristina) Appelhans, Renee Guill, Kaitlyn Appelhans, Amanda Praner, and Robert Guill; three great-grandchildren, Franki Vance, Brayden and Austin Appelhans; loving brother to Jean (Tom) Neispodzianski and Judy (Ron) Goettsche and brother-in-law to Rosemary Ward. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at G.L Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, lL. (847)699-9003. Prayer Service Saturday, October 12, 2013 beginning at 9:15 a.m. at funeral home followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Stephan Protomartyr Catholic Church, 1280 Prospect Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois. For info please call 847-699-9003. Or glhillsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2013.

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Linda Guill

October 2, 2023

Thinking of you Uncle and so sad you left your family too soon. Send my Love to my Dad when you meet.

Alice Appelhans

October 10, 2013

To a very special beloved man, great father & grandfather.Who was always very kind to me, your loss is deeply felt.

October 10, 2013

Dear Aunt Pat and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Harold was a wonderful man, always kind and smiling, he will be dearly missed. Love Sharon Guill

Ethel Guill

October 10, 2013

Dear Pat and family I am so sorry about
Harold's passing he was such a nice man.
Always with a kind word and a smile on his face,he will be deeply missed.
Love always your sister-in law Ethel

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

October 10, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

Linda Mayer

October 7, 2013

Dear Aunt Pat and Cousins,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Harold. I have such great memories of him when I was growing up. He was always happy. I remember his smile was radiant and his face was gentle. He was a such a kind man and he was loved. My deepest sympathies.

October 7, 2013

To my dear brother,
I'm sure you know how
much your missed. I
will miss your funny
e mails. Love you as my
brother and my friend. Love Always, Judy

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Memorial Events
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Oct

11

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Oct

12

Prayer Service

9:15 a.m.

G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Oct

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephan Protomartyr Catholic Church

1280 Prospect Avenue, Des Plaines, IL

Funeral services provided by:

G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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