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Ronald Kimball Obituary

Kimball, Ronald G. 79, Retired CPD, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on April 29, 2014. Devoted father of Margie Osbourne (Bruce); loving grandfather of Roy and Dayna; beloved great-grandfather of Brianna; cherished brother of Beverly (the late Edward) Choquette and (Ret. CPD) William (Peggy) Kimball; fond uncle and dear friend to many. Ron retired from the Chicago Police Department in 1994, after 35 years of service. He was a life member of the Calumet Yacht Club and a charter member of the CPD Groundhogs. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 W. McCarthy Rd., Palos Heights, IL. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Palos Community Hospital Hospice, 15295 E. 127th St., Lemont, IL, 60439 would be appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 11, 2014.

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May 19, 2014

DAD,I WILL MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW,I JUST WANT YOU BE HAPPY AND AT PEACE NOW, I KNOW YOU WILL STILL BE LOOKING OUT FOR ME AS ALWAYS, I will see you when I am needed up there with you, luv you always and forever Margie

Cindy and Linda Foresman

May 17, 2014

Rest now Uncle Ron, we will put on shows for you just like Margie and twins did when we were young. Greatest man to all of the Foresman family with his jokes, boat rides and playing cards with my parents.

Bill

May 15, 2014

You will be greatly missed by family and your many friends who all loved you. Until we meet again, rest in peace brother.

May 15, 2014

Great uncle, great role model, great friend. Miss you unc!! Love, Ronnie.

May 12, 2014

Our family has lost a great one! So blessed to have had him in our lives. The family gatherings will not be the same without him. I'm glad that he's not suffering any longer but he will be missed. I know my dad was sure happy to see him. Love you Uncle Ron!! Kelley, Jay and Madison

May 12, 2014

I'm so sorry for your lose aunt bev. Love. Beth Everson (Sharon's daughter) he was a fun guy

May 12, 2014

Ron was a great man. Funny and exciting. My fondest memory was meeting him in vegas while I was with my mom and grandma. We ate ribs at tony romas and played slots taking turns. We didnt win but it was fun. My thoughts and prayers go out to my family and his family. He truly was a great man. Love Suzanne

dayna nurnberg

May 11, 2014

he was a very inspirational man. I love him with all my heart and he was the best grandfather. im proud to say he is my grandfather. I will not say goodbye only see you later because I will eventually. I am missing you and your funny police stories and your Vegas stories. you are in everyone's hearts and you will be truly missed. I will continue to make you proud grandpa! I know your watching over me and I wont disappoint you I love you. rest in piece and see you later.

Fr. Thomas Nangle, CPD ret

May 11, 2014

It wasn't possible to be with Kimball and Walsh in 006 in the 1970's and not end up laughing.Ron was a bright spot in an often dark landscape. Glad I knew him, and I'm sorry for the empty spot he leaves in the lives of his family and the GH's. May Ronnie know God's peace now.

Jack Clisham

May 10, 2014

Ron was always someone you glad to see, here at GHs, or in Vegas. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jack RUSSELL

May 10, 2014

Ron was one of the best,who taught fello groundhogs that the firemen was our friend.

May 9, 2014

One of the All Time Greats !!! Long time GROUNDHOG.
Will be missed by all. Farewell Dear Pal. Rest in
Peace.
Bill Harvey

PHILIP HICKEY

May 9, 2014

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

John Thulis

May 9, 2014

Ron was the best
Good cop good friend
One of a kind

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2:00 p.m.

Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

7800 W. McCarthy Rd., Palos Heights, IL

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