FUNERAL HOME

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard

Skokie, Illinois

Richard Spring Obituary

Richard Spring, age 86, passed away Saturday, November 24th, 2012 in his Winnetka home surrounded by family. He was born in Davenport, IA on June 8th, 1926, the son of Charles and Hilda Mummert Spring. He married Ellie Miller on October 1st, 1955. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ellie and his brother Robert. Dick served in the Navy during World War II. He then attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and enjoyed a life-long career as a graphic designer working for University Press and Portland Cement Association. Dick was an avid painter and golfer who was a regular attendee of the Men's Club at the North Shore Senior Center. He loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. The beloved husband of the late Ellie Spring, Dick is survived by daughters Sue Spring (Nick Abdalla) of Albuquerque, NM, Katie (Fritz) Reasons of Battle Creek, MI, Sarah (Dan) Rudrud of Wilmette, IL and son Rich (Nancy) Spring of Winnetka, IL; grandchildren Jonathan and Chris Abdalla, Corin Dupree, Elijah and Samantha Reasons, Tom and Katie Rudrud, Maggie, Charlie, Ben and Annie Spring; great grandchildren Chrissy Kaskabas, Nicky and Aidan Abdalla and his sister Nancy (Ron) Anderson. Memorial Service will be held at Glencoe Union Church, 263 Park Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022 on Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or online at http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/RichardSpring/KeeptheMemoryAlive. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 28, 2012.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Spring

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Dear Spring Family,

My deepest regards to you all. I have very fond memories of play dates and sleep-overs with Susie in our early grammar school years. I remember Mr. & Mrs. Spring from that time as well.

God bless. Much love,

Marka Heller Bruhl

Marka Heller

December 22, 2012

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Richard Spring's name

Memorial Events
for Richard Spring

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

How to support Richard's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Richard Spring's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more