Alec Hardy Obituary

Alec C. Hardy, age 21, of Burr Ridge and formerly of Hinsdale, passed away in Santa Barbara, CA, on July 20. He is the son of Brian Hardy of Burr Ridge and Kirsten, nee Andersen (Paul) Jepsen of Hinsdale. Alec graduated from Hinsdale Central HS in 2012 and received an Associate of Arts degree from Santa Barbara City College in 2015. Alec enjoyed adventurous outdoor activities, socializing and making friends, but especially enjoyed the Chicago Cubs and Blackhawks. In addition to his parents, Alec is survived by his brother Jordan Hardy, his sisters Britnee (Jon) Neidlinger and Michelle (fiance Kylin Turnbull) Hardy, his nephew Will and niece Coco Neidlinger, his grandfather John Hardy, and is a loving nephew of Mark (Marybeth) Hardy, Christine (Jeff Atwell) Hardy-Atwell, Lisa (Steve) Diaz, and Dana (Bill) Schreiner. Alec is also a special boyfriend of Madeleine "Maddie" Sottak. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Andy & June Andersen, and Marjorie Hardy. A Celebration of Life for Alec was held at Christ Church of Oak Brook on Saturday, July 30, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alec C. Hardy Memorial Fund, c/o Hinsdale Bank & Trust, 25 E. First St., Hinsdale, IL, 60521.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 27 to Aug. 4, 2016.
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I only recently met the Hardy family through Business and I am so sorry to hear about their Son . No parent should have to bury a child. It is so very sad.

Mary Ellen Levine

September 5, 2016

Kirsten, Our lives were meant to cross today at the Bakery. Your losing Alec and our losing Tom....both at 21. Our lives are changed forever, and we will never be the same, but as we discussed, we had 21 years of memories with our boys. Their memories are our gifts to cherish forever. You are so strong. Faith, family, and friends will continue to sustain you on a daily basis.
Thinking of you and your family with love and prayers.

Jim and Judy Sarwark

Jim and Judy Sarwark

August 16, 2016

I work at a local funeral home doing grief groups, and own a private counseling/spiritual development practice in Hinsdale. My son just left for school at SBCC. I see so many young people die so young. I am so sorry for your loss. My name is Karen Schultz. My consultant gave me the obituary and noticed SBCC and noted that this was very coincidental. I wish your family peace and love. For some reason I wanted to reach out to you to say how sorry I am for your loss. Please know that your family is with my thoughts and prayers at this time. If you ever want to talk, please know that I would be happy to connect with you. Again, my condolences to your family. I will light a candle for Alec and the rest of the family. Peace

Karen Schultz

August 13, 2016

What happened? Only a mother who lost a son at an incredibly young age would ask this question? I am so sorry for your loss.

j walsh

August 6, 2016

Alec was a wonderful young man! Always was kind and smiling! His soul will live on! We are so very, very sorry for your loss! Marilyn & Gary Bray (Selly's mom and step dad).

Marilyn Bray

July 31, 2016

Bob & Chris Thompson

July 30, 2016

Keeping you in our prayers and hoping all your beautiful memories will be a blessing for you. With deepest sympathy-

Virgil and Diane Oostendorp

July 30, 2016

Kirsten, wishing you peace of heart and hoping all of your wonderful memories bring you smiles and laughter. All the best to you and your family.

Love and hugs, Karin and Jimmy

warm thoughts to you also from my mom and dad.

Karin Murphy

July 28, 2016

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