Poindexter Jr., Henry E. of Bellwood, beloved husband of Yvonne, Loving father of Jon (Sophia), Edward (Preeti) and Christine, proud grandfather of Zebastian and Aniya, devoted son of Katie McNeal and the late Henry E. Poindexter Sr., step-son of Alice Sibley and Ethel Poindexter, fond brother, uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Hursen Funeral Home, southwest corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m., Thursday at St. Simeon Church, Butterfield Road & Bellwood Ave., Bellwood. Interment with full honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Funeral info. toll-free: 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com. 
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Sandi Iussig-Bohn
February 28, 2009
Dear Yvonne and Family,
I was saddened to hear about your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandi Iussig-Bohn and Family
Washington & Vivian Hall
January 20, 2009
Yvonne, we were saddened to hear that Henry passed away. Please know how very sorry we are. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Elaine Williams Petty
January 18, 2009
My Sympathy to You and Yours!!!God Bless Everyone!
Michael and Jennifer Hall
January 15, 2009
Mrs. Poindexter I recently heard the sad news from my parents. Mr. Poindexter was "first class" every since my days at St. Simeon. May God Bless you and your family.
E'toile O'Rear-Libbett
January 15, 2009
Yvonne, I am so sorry to receive the information that Henry passed. I had looked forward to him sharing some of his art that he had created here in Michigan. My sympathy to you and your family. I always have an ear if you need to talk.
Sincerely,
Beatrice Mikal
January 15, 2009
Dear Yvonne, I received your Christmas letter and was so surprised to hear of Henry's passing. With sincere sympathy.
Please keep in touch.
James & Vera Smith
January 11, 2009
Yvonne, we were deeply sadden to hear of Henry passing, all the years he and I worked together at UPS, he spoken lovingly and proudly of his family John, Edward & Christine. He always spoke of how well Yvonne dressed. I will truly miss Poindexter.
Jeanne Erickson
January 11, 2009
Yvonne, I am so sorry to learn of Henry's passing. It was always my hope that you both could come back to Duluth and Henry could go fishing again, this time in a "better" fishing boat. My prayers are with you and my house is ever open to you.
Larry Martin
January 11, 2009
I was deeply saddened when I recieved the news of Henry passing. I will cherish the times we had in Bellwood and also our visit here in Arizona. His soft spoken voice supported with a sincere and serious approach and his smile will last forever
Bruce Young
January 8, 2009
Yvonne, please accept our sincere condolences.
Cindy Bordelon
January 8, 2009
Dear Yvonne: I have such fond memories of the time I spent in Todi with you and Henry. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gwen Crawford
November 10, 2008
It's been a very long time since we last saw one another, but I wanted to express my sincere condolences to you and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gwen, Shateara and Shayna.
Michelle Winburn
October 25, 2008
To the Poindexter Family: My prayers are with you all always!
Christine Bollettino
October 10, 2008
Yvonne, Christine and the Poindexter Family,
Trinity continues to hold you in our prayers and hope that you are all reveling in the great memories of your wonderful husband and father, Henry.
Carmen Stratton
September 21, 2008
My deepest condolences Linda, Greg and the rest of the Poindexter family.

Henry's sister Linda (Southaven, MS)
September 20, 2008
Cynthia Breunlin
September 3, 2008
To all the Family:
I will remember the good times spanning many years and the laughter every time! May your grief be reduced by the love you shared. I Corinthians Chapter 13
Karamgjit Sharma
September 2, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Joel T. Omonojo
September 2, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Anita Shama
September 2, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sukhdev K. Sharma
September 2, 2008
Condolences from the Sharma family. Best wishes.
chuck frazier
September 2, 2008
I never got to meet mr. poindexter,but after meeting his son John i feel i have missed a chance to meet a GREAT man.
Baby Poindexter
September 2, 2008
Love you, granddad.
Darshana Devi & Surjewan Kumar Kumar
September 2, 2008
We will always remember you.
Sophia Kaushal Poindexter
September 2, 2008
We will always love you, dad.
Woody & Jean Collins
August 29, 2008
You and your children are continually in our prayers. Continue to look unto the hills from whence cometh our help, for all of our help comes from the Lord.
Cora Griffin
August 27, 2008
Yvonne, please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May the memories of your loved one comfort you as God sustains you in the days ahead.
Barbara Halley-Peterson
August 26, 2008
Yvonne/the Poindexter Family:
My deepest prayers and condolences.
God will take care of you!
Johnnie Winburn
August 25, 2008
Yvonne & family, I send my deepest sympathy for your lost. You and yours shall remain in my prayers.
Mary Griffin
August 25, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Laurie Coplin
August 25, 2008
My sympathies to your family. May your memories provide comfort to you at this time.
Kimberly Sanders
August 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sue Scanlan
August 24, 2008
Yvonne and Family, my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Horton
August 23, 2008
He now rest in the house of the Lord. He is safe from all harm. May you keep his memories alive in your heart, for tht is where he will be. I am sorry for your loss, but he is now in a better place. God Bless and stay strong.
Jamie McFarland
August 22, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Margaret Baumgart
August 22, 2008
Yvonne,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Connor
August 22, 2008
Yvonne & family,
Keep the memories close to your heart. God's blessings to you all in this time of sorrow.
Mary Barrett
August 21, 2008
Mrs. Poindexter and Christine,
I am sorry to hear of your husband's death. Please extend my deepest sympathy to your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Barrett
Edward Chlystek
August 21, 2008
Yvonne and Family,
With Deepest Sympathy and sorrow. May your faith provide strength and guide you during this troubling time.
James Griffin
August 21, 2008
The Jain Family
August 21, 2008
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace.
Joan Johnson
August 21, 2008
Yvonne and Family,
May the GOD of all Comfort, comfort
you at this time of bereavement.
If I can be of any assistance to you,
please let me know.
Bob Walsh
August 21, 2008
Yvonne and family, please accept my family and my sincere condolences for your great loss.
Stephanie English
August 21, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family.
The Youngblood Family
August 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeanette Harris
August 21, 2008
Dear Yvonne and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. May your faith and memories sustain you during this season of sorrow,
Larry Alcantar
August 21, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Family, may your friends and faith comfort you and memory of his love support you.
Gerald Henry
August 21, 2008
God Bless in this time of need. With empathy and sympathy, G. Henry.
Dr.Banerji and the staff from the Cancer Center
August 21, 2008
We all had the highest regard for Henry and his family. We send our sympathy and are very sorry for your great loss.

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James Griffin
August 20, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
linda Hudson/Davis
August 20, 2008
Henry, you were the best.You were so humble to everyone.Soft spoken and very pleasant to all.It was a pleaure to always hear your voice.I will truly miss you.You fought a great battle on this earth.Now,may your soul rest in peace.
Your sister, Linda
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