George-Kroll-Obituary

George J. Kroll

DES PLAINES, Illinois

Apr 11, 1960 – May 20, 2015 (Age 55)

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BORN
April 11, 1960
DIED
May 20, 2015
AGE
55
LOCATION
DES PLAINES, Illinois
CHARITY
American Heart Association

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G.L. Hills Funeral Home, Ltd. Obituary

George J. Kroll age 55 of Des Plaines for 15 years passed away on May 20, 2015. Loving son of Antoinette and the late George W. Kroll. Dear brother of Judy Kroll, Russell Kroll, Barbara (Christopher) Favia and the late James Kroll. Cherished Uncle of Christine (Jerry) Happ, Michael ( Kristen)...

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To the family of George Kroll: Though your family and mine have never met, I must tell you that George's presence in mine and my family's life, made our lives sweeter, sillier, and richer. George was intelligent and had a great sense of humor. The blessing of George's friendship was shared to us by the Holmlunds. We all had some great times, together and my family and I will miss him, greatly. Kroll family: I pray you feel the Lord's embrace, in order to comfort you, in this time of loss. To...

formerly from Edison Park, St. Juliana School, Class of 1960

May God bless your family and you Judy at this time of your loss.

Sorry for your loss. George was a great model builder and club member. He will be missed.

George was a major contributor and an active member of the Lake Michigan Model Car club. I first met George when I joined in 1992. I can say George will be missed and there will be a noticeable void at our club meetings without George. The one thing I learned from George is no matter what limitations you have to deal with, keep on perusing your goals and passions. I send also personal condolences to George's family.

One of George's models he built and displayed at an LMMCC meeting

I knew George through the Lake Michigan Model Car Club. He was an avid builder and an inspiration to us.

May he Rest in Peace in the arms of the Lord!

I don't know if Reader's Digest Magazine is even published anymore, but I do remember a regular feature entitled "My Most Unforgettable Character." One candidate for that title was undoubtedly George J. Kroll.

In a hobby where eyesight is paramount to the point that we wear magnifiers and regularly use digital technology to create our own parts, George had no vision. This didn't stop him, in fact, it didn't even dissuade him from building contest winning models. As a long time...

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.