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Ellery Cook Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Esther (nee Berghuis) Cook of Naperville; beloved daughters, Megan (Ryan) Hampsey of Waukegan, IL and Katee Cook of Elmhurst, IL; cherished grandson, Andrew Hampsey; in-laws, Harvey and Letty Berghuis of Naperville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane and Richard O'Connell; nieces, Karin (Keith) Peters and Courtney O'Connell; and by his faithful pug dog, Slugger.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2007 from 4-7 p.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials to the Edward Hospital Animal Therapy program, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60540. www.beidelmankunschfh.com. Info: 630-355-0264. Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home
516 S. Washington St.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-0264
www.beidelmankunschfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellery Cook
6 Entries
Chris Degen
November 12, 2007
Dear Cook Family,
My condolences go out to you and your familys during this very dificult time of loss.
Walt & Linda Prozialeck
November 11, 2007
Esther,
Walt and I and the children are deeply saddened by Ellery's passing.We know Ellery's illness has been a long and very difficult time for you and your daughters.
We want you to know that we are here to help. Please do not hesitate to call or come over for any assistance you may need.
You remain in our thoughts & prayers.
Jocelyn Donkin
November 11, 2007
Meghan, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please accept my sympathy during this difficult time.
Marsha Gerace
November 10, 2007
Esther, Megan & KT: Our thoughts are with you at this sad time, but we hope you can find some comfort in knowing that Ellery is in a much better place now and no longer suffering. I know the last few years has been very difficult for your family. I did not know Ellery before his illness, but I can't imagine a stronger, braver person. I'm sure I could not endure half as much as he has in the last few years, if I were called upon to do so. I've learned a great deal from him in the short time I was lucky enough to know him. I'm so glad he was well enough this Spring to be able to have lunch with Esther every day and work on the computers at the office. That is how I will always remember him.
Anne Hogan-Stillson
November 10, 2007
I know this is a very difficult time for you all but know that people are thinking of you and our hearts go out to you.
Sherrie Borg
November 9, 2007
Dear Cook Family, We are lifting your family up in prayer. I know Megan, Ellery's daughter and can tell what a great man he was by his daughter. She truly loved him. May the angels watch over you all during this time and bless you all as you more forward. God Bless Walt & Sherrie Borg III
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