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Keke Kimmel Obituary

Kimmel, Keke (nee Hortatsos), 76, of Chicago, dear wife of Alan Kimmel, mother of Rob Kimmel, grandmother of Ben Kimmel, sister of Mary Hortatsos, Margie Trefonas, Jorja Spiros, and Andy Hortatsos and friend to many. A memorial will be held later this spring, date to be announced. Funeral info: Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 847-251-8200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 12, 2008.

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Vicki Elberfeld

March 6, 2024

Miss you, Kekse! I´ve enjoyed looking at pictures of you and reading the words that bring you back to me.

Harriet enjoyed chatting with and helping people at the Chicago Cultural Center information desk.

March 27, 2008

Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas

March 27, 2008

Harriet was always such a cheerful and positive lady. She brought joy and friendship to all she came in contact with. We will miss her and the volunteer work she did at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Yefim Kotlyar

March 22, 2008

Keke was always so friendly with all of us. Keke was especially friendly with Alan. We will miss your laughter, kindness, and your friendliness.

Lina, Yefim, and Alan Kotlyar.

Melanie Neal, Liz and Rosemary Larsen

March 18, 2008

Keke was always a favorite of ours, and we'll miss her very much.

Closing on the deck at Lake Geneva 2005, with Alan & Keke on the right.

March 16, 2008

Oliver Pergams

March 16, 2008

Keke brightened up my and my family's day whenever we saw her. We are very lucky to have known her. Her marriage to my friend Alan was one of those rare and wonderful partnerships the rest of us thrive for. I love you both and will miss Keke a great deal.

KEKE -Oct 30,2005

MILT & CLAIRE ZERKIN

March 14, 2008

YOUR JOURNEY
Each of us was given this magic gift of life, we journey through day by day and year by year.

Here the numbered years grow ever nearer our end, but the days you had were very precious.
They were filled with time you could share and blend into special moments of hugs and love between
your family and those special friends.

We hold dear memories of those days together.
And consider them sunny even in stormy weather.
We will always remember you!

Vicki Elberfeld

March 13, 2008

Keke would laugh at absurdities, laugh in pure fun. I'll miss her thoughtfulness, her playful presence...I can still hear her laughter.

Keke, you will be missed

Matt and Marilee Cole

March 12, 2008

March 12, 2008
We adored Keke and will miss her very very much. She was 100% genuine, life-loving, compassionate, and wise. We especially enjoyed sharing grandparent stories with her. She was a kid at heart, and the image of her that we will hold close to our hearts is that of Keke, last year, happily sitting on our backyard tree swing. We express our deepest sympathy to her family and all those who loved her.

Ken Novak

March 12, 2008

However her day was going, she exuded agape, unconditional love. She was an irreplaceable friend. Memory eternal.

Dorothy Lockhart

March 12, 2008

To Alan and the family,
Keke's shining smile will be missed.
Keke's frowning brow will be missed as
well.
Keke's tolerance and intolerance will be
remembered.
Keke's willingness to lend a helping hand
will be remembered.
Keke's warmth toward children and her
joy to be among them taught us what
was important.

Brian Barnes

March 12, 2008

I will miss Keke. My thoughts are with you, Alan.

Susan and Joe Burck

March 12, 2008

Keke we will miss your charm, wit. wisdom.
and above all, your humanity. To you, Alan,
our heartfelt sympathy and love.

Ed, Laura, Adrian & Ethan Drower

March 12, 2008

Alan & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Keke was a bright and shining woman who will be sorely missed.

Sue & Scott Walton

March 12, 2008

For Alan & Family,
We will miss Keke greatly!
Peace!
Respectfully,

Sue & Scott

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