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Karl Hetzel Obituary

Hetzel, Karl age 69, Founder of Dimension Craft Inc., loving husband of 46 years to Anna (nee Koos), devoted father of Robert (Dora), Cynthia Hetzel-Zbilut, Ronald, Peter (Carol) and Nancy Hetzel, proud grandfather of Kyle and Courtney Hetzel, Janelle and Rachel Henry, Jillian and Kate Zbilut, Halee, Julia and Elise Hetzel, loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, to St. Damian Church. Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Good Shepherd Mausoleum. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, 2005.

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Patrick Koopman

November 14, 2005

Hello Anne and children.



We want to express our sincere condolences for you and your family with the loss of Karl.



We have a lot of good memories about Karl especially when we visited you in the nineties. I myself remember the time you were on a trade show in Amsterdam when i drove you around the country and worked with you.

He liked the dutch haring very much !



We will keep him in our heart.



Patrick en Anja Koopman and family.

Baarlo

The Netherlands.

Elfriede & Fred Spiess

November 14, 2005

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Karl. We know it will be difficult in the days ahead. May you find comfort through support from friends and family.

Kim Raschke

November 7, 2005

Hetzel Family,

Sorry, for your loss, he was a good man and will be missed. Sorry we could not make it to the services we just found out today!

Kim, George, Tracy, Kenny, Melissa, Amy Raschke

Steve Murphy

November 7, 2005

Dear Hetzel Family:

It is with great sadness that we learned of Karl's death. From the day we met Karl was a friend for life. He was a friend, a neighbor, and a father figure. Karl & the entire Hetzel family made the lake house a special place and his presence, advise and guidance in life will be greatly missed. Please accept our prayers. Love The Murphy’s

Mary Lou Patriarca

November 6, 2005

Dear Hetzels: You probably don't remember me but I work at the Museum of Science and Industry and for many years worked with Karl and you kids - he was a dear man and full of kindness for all. Oh, how he loved his fishing in Fon du Lac. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will always remember Karl, and all of you, his lovely family. I am so sorry that I was unable to come to the wake today, I had to work and then baby sit (grandchild you know). My thoughts are with all of you. Mary Lou Patriarca

Kathy Haskins Blonsky

November 5, 2005

Dear Peter and Carol -



My deepest sympathy to you and to all of the family on the sudden loss of your good and kind patriarch.



I'll be praying for all of you in the time ahead.



May he rest in eternal peace.



Love, Kathy

Leila Balke

November 4, 2005

To The Hetzel Family

What a wonderful man. He was a very caring person and had a great sense of humor. My prayers are with you.

Marge Murphy

November 4, 2005

Dear Ann,



My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I was very sorry to learn of Karl's death and am truly sorry that I will not be able to attend the wake or funeral due to previous commitments that I cannot

cancel. I think of Karl often and the good times we shared at Abco Display, Rae Systems, etc. I know he will be missed by many and I will keep you and your family in my prayers, asking the Lord to grant you peace and strength.



Marge Murphy youydesi

Pat & Lorna Anello

November 4, 2005

Lorna and I are very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Karl visiting our home.

Your family will be in our prayers.

Pat and Lorna Anello

Lisa Stroz-Ginkel

November 4, 2005

Mrs. Hetzel & Family,



My family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family.

Mr. Hetzel will be in our hearts

forever. He was a very caring person that always put others before himself.

Our family will always remember the

many times Mr. & Mrs. Hetzel helped

our Mother and us. There is never a day that passes I don't think of how much you have done for us.



Most Sincerely,

Lisa Ginkel-Stroz & Family

Julie McKernin

November 4, 2005

The McKernin Family & Stevens Exhibits send the Hetzel Family our very deepest sympathy. Karl will be well missed.

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