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Keith Baumgartner Obituary

Baumgartner, Keith A. "Bubba" Age 49 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Kimberly nee Mesmer. Loving father of Jamie, Jenna and Jordan. Caring brother of Susan (Gary) Boswell and the late Linda Marie (Jim) Conway. Devoted son of Frank (Gloria) and the late Eleanor Baumgartner. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, February 1, 2012 10:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 3-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Kimberly Baumgartner Children's Fund of First Midwest Bank would be appreciated. For information 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2012.

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Marti Mesmer

February 3, 2012

My heart is broken over this very tragic and sudden loss. You will forever be in our hearts, Keith..We miss you today and always...We are all better people having known and loved you...Marti (your favorite mother in law)

Elizabeth Grillo

February 2, 2012

Rest In Peace Uncle Keithy... you will be missed dearly and will never leave any of our hearts or minds , we'll always remember your goofy self(: . we love and miss you. give auntie linda a hug and kiss for me.
love you!

Patrick McCabe

February 1, 2012

To the Baumgartner Family

My condolences to the entire Baumgartner Family. Thoughts and prayers to everyone and may God's peace be with you at this difficult time.

Beth WhittInghill

January 31, 2012

Our sincerest condolances to you and your family. May you cherish all of your fondest memories.
The Whittinghill Meyer family

Ed Hansen

January 31, 2012

Dear Baumgartner Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Keith was a pleasure to work for. My prayers are with you all.

January 31, 2012

So Sorry for your loss. When I lost my Dad it was very difficult in the beginning, but as time went by I was able to cherish the memories.

My heart goes out to the family!!
Doreen, Morgan and Lauren Boman

January 31, 2012

Dear Kim and Family, Keith was a great guy. His big grin and friendly wave from across the yard are how we will always remember him. Seeing him always brightened my day. - Paul & Kathy DiSalvo and family

Christin Parker

January 31, 2012

My condolences go out to your family. Celebrate his life and what beauty he made while in it. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Tiffany Grillo

January 31, 2012

we all miss your big goofy loveable self keithy .. you and mom got taken from us WAY to soon and its so unfair.. but at least i know your up there happy with grandma and mom .. give my mommy a big hug for me .. i love you both ...

Forever and always..
YOUR "TEE TEE"

Cuz Mickey Reddington

January 31, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dave and Gail Cunico

January 30, 2012

Dear Family of Keith,
You have our deepest sympathy. Keith was a wonderful, kind person and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

January 30, 2012

Dear Susan and Family:
Very sorry to hear about the death of your brother, son, brother-in-law and uncle. Susan, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. In sympathy, M.A. Blyth, LaGrange, IL

Greg Bartos

January 30, 2012

Keith, I'll never forget the days we spent wandering the halls of the old Edison Bldg to visit all our friends and to share a laugh or two. Ah, the privileges of youth... In so many ways, I am who I am because of knowing you. I couldn't thank you enough for the gift of your friendship. My prayer is that your family feel the loving arms of Our Lord wrapped around them now and always.
Peace brother.

Tom Rumsey

January 30, 2012

Keith was the definition of the words "Class Act" I was privleged to know him and I will always be grateful for the time I got to spend with him. My prayers and deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He will be missed and remembered fondly

January 30, 2012

Dear Baumgartner Family,
You have my sincere condolences in your heartbreaking loss. I hope fond memories bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. Someone once told our family, as you attempt to comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Prayers go out to your family.
Most sincerely,
Beth Lind
Summit Hill Junior High
.

RAY & PENNY FILIPPO

January 30, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Moises and Megan Quinones

January 30, 2012

Our thoughts are with each of you at this time. As you heal from your loss may you remember the moments that made him: Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Friend and find the peace that "surpasses all understanding."

Moises and Megan Quinones

January 30, 2012

Our thoughts are with each of you in this time of sorrow. As you heal from the loss, our hope is that you remember the moments that made him: Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Friend and find peace in your hearts.

Velderain Lyons

January 30, 2012

Keith you will always be remember by me as one of the most compasionate people I knew, you were there for me in my time of need and for that I will always admire your strength. We had great laughs when we were on the Board together and then when our paths crossed again you were my supervisor. You were one of the "Good Guys Keith." My prayers are with your Family because they have loss a great man. God's speed.

January 30, 2012

Dear Baumgartner Family,

Keith was a great young man.

He and my nephew-Scott Wise- would babysit my (step)sons back in the late '70's and early '80's.

Sometimes,Linda would babysit my boys,too.

My sons always enjoyed having Keith and their cousin babysit.

My late husband,Don,always liked and admired Keith and so did I,he was kind and good-hearted.

I know Don greeted him in Heaven with a handshake and a joke.

May God console and comfort you during this difficult time.

Keith was a very special young man,may he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Michaline ' Mickey' Largen and sons,Donny and Tim Largen

RON & BERNICE VLASATY

January 29, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ED & EILEEN CAALLAGHAN

January 29, 2012

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.

Joseph Grillo

January 29, 2012

Uncle Keith you will be missed dearly...you were a great man in so many ways and even though your timing was cut short we all know you and Aunt Linda will be watching over us. Love you Bubba

Kathy Wheat

January 29, 2012

You will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know you- My prayers are with your family, and loved ones. Rest in piece Keith-

January 29, 2012

To know Keith is to know a person of good character. As my supervisor you had a passion, kind, understanding way of supervising your employees. If anyone had a problem they knew they could come to you in comfort and that you would help them. We thank God for you and our prayers are with family. Charles Hemphill Jr. ( Country Club Hills, IL)

January 29, 2012

I'll miss you son, untill we meet again, give ma and Linda a big hug for me.
Love, dad

January 29, 2012

I will miss you my son. Give ma and Linda a big hug for me. Untill we meet again.
Love, dad.

Dean Hinderman

January 29, 2012

Keith,
I can't put into my own words the sorrow that I feel at the loss of my friend.
There is a line in the song "Jungleland" that, for the last 30 years, always makes me think of you. In it, Bruce Springsteen sings:
"Barefoot girls sittin' on the hood of a Dodge,
Drinkin' warm beer in the soft Summer rain."
It's what we were back then. It's how I will always fondly remember our younger days.
We shared our dreams. We shared our sorrows. Now, those of us left behind will grieve your passing.
I miss you.

Albert Moreno

January 29, 2012

Keith

You will truly be missed by many. I knew from the first time I meet you, that you were an outstanding person and later an outstanding co-worker and later realizing that we lived in the same community. God bless and Go rest my friend, until we meet again just not yet.

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