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William Hendrickson Obituary
Hendrickson, William F. William F. Hendrickson of LaGrange Park, formerly of Oak Brook. US Army Veteran / WWII, beloved husband of Mary Louise, loving father of William (Melissa) and Susan (Timothy) Isabel, devoted "Baba" of Andrew and Matthew, dear brother of Betty Jean Stroup. Mr. Hendrickson was born in Chicago, graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, and had served as the president of Hendrickson Manufacturing. He is a board member emeritus of Plymouth Place, a former board member of the Greater LaGrange YMCA, a member of the governing board at Brookfield Zoo as well as the board of the Chicago Youth Center. He was an active member of First Congregational Church in LaGrange and an avid outdoorsman, known by his friends as "The World's Greatest Fisherman." A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Congregational Church of LaGrange; 100 S. 6th Avenue, LaGrange. Memorials in his memory may be made to First Congregational Church of LaGrange, Plymouth Place, The Greater LaGrange YMCA, The Chicago Youth Center or the United Rescues of Kentucky. Hallowell & James Funeral Home assisting the family. 708-352-6500. 
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for William Hendrickson
Dan Basore
May 4, 2021
A caught a nice smallmouth bass for you today and released it of course.
Dan Basore
May 3, 2020
We still proclaim your name and title at our Tuesday lunches. WGF!
Daniel Basore
May 3, 2019
We still remember you Bill....
The worlds best fisherman! During our Tuesday lunches and other gatherings.
Love always,
Dan
June 23, 2009
We just found out about the passing of this great man! We are so grateful for his kindness and compassion - when Paul was offered a chance to go fishing and wanted his father to accompany the group - No problem - it was like two peas in a pod. It was one of the last great memories they shared.
God bless and thank you for many great times together.
Paul N. Kornfeind III and Julie Majer
Kit O'Toole
May 18, 2009
We were in the Turks & Caicos until May 16, so we didn't hear the sad news until we came home. We dearly loved Bill and will always remember his warmth, great sense of humor, and generosity. We have truly lost a dear friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Mary Lou, and the rest of the family.
Much love,
Don, Betty, and Kit O'Toole
Bill Melms
May 12, 2009
Bill was a Great Guy in addition to being a Great Fisherman. I never understood how he could catch fish on one side of a boat and I couldn't catch any on the other side of the same boat.
Norm & Evelyn Griffeth
May 12, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to Mary Louise and the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan Basore
May 11, 2009
Bill was a great, wise friend whose company and advice was, is and always will be treasured.
As the "World's Greatest Fisherman" he demonstrated how that great sport can be enjoyed for all of ones life.
His wife Mary Lou is an angel who always supported and looked after Bill. We miss him but are so lucky to have known him.
Tom & Jacqueline Banfield
May 9, 2009
Our sincere condolences for the passing of a truly great friend and neighbor with whom we enjoyed many memorable times, especially a barge trip on the Burgundy Canal in France. Our deepest sympathy to Mary-Louise.
Tom and Jacqueline Banfield
Pat Bernbom
May 9, 2009
I joined Angie's art group a few years ago where Bill had been a member for over a decade. He was so welcoming, talented and fun. My first memory of Bill was when he introduced himself to me as Renoir! That pretty much set the tone. He was a charming man and I can only imagine how much he will be missed by his family and those lucky enough to know him.
Gwendolyn Lopez
May 9, 2009
I work at Plymouth Place and was able to see Mr. Hendrickson five days a week. The biggest memory he has left me with was with his sense of humor, and also his talent for painting. I remember one day he showed me his paintings and I was mesmorized for weeks. I was heart broken when I went in on friday and found out he had passed. I know we knew it wouldn't be to long, but there was always that sense of hope. I want to express my deepest sympathy for his wife who has always been such a great and lovely person, and to his family. God Bless.
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