Doris Mae Hastert

Doris Hastert Obituary

Doris Mae Hastert, nee Hemmingway, age 93, passed away Monday, August 14, 2006 at her residence of 52 years in Lemont, IL. Born in Stewart, IL, a lifelong area resident and owner/greeter of the White Fence Farm Restaurant in Lemont since 1954. Formerly the owner of Harmony House Restaurant of Aurora and the Aurora Poultry Market, where she was instrumental in supplying chicken for the WWII war effort. Doris was a member of the International Order of Jobs daughter's and an entertainer at heart, as a teenager she used to play saxophone at the Rialto Theater in Joliet. She is survived by her loving sons Robert (the late Jeanne) Hastert Jr. of Lemont and Douglas Hastert of North Bay Village, FL. Devoted grandmother of Charles, Tim, Laura, Susan, Dougie, Heidi and Holly; cherished great-grandmother of thirteen. She is the fond aunt of a special nephew and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert whom she referred to as her ''Little Denny.'' She is preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Hastert, a grandson, Robbie Hastert, also her mother Anne Hemmingway. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Friday, August 18, 2006, 10 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Entombment to follow Resurrection Mausoleum in Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association (Doris Hastert), Joliet Regional Office, 1150 Essington Rd., Suite #109, Joliet, IL 60434. 815-886-2323.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Hastert

10 Entries

Shiela S marocco

April 2, 2024

Doris was a gem- how'd she corral that husband and the boys! How'd she do all she did? A remarkable woman. But I still hate Oyter stew. S

John & Ruth Lang

August 26, 2006

Dear Bob & family,

After dining at White Fence for over 40 years,we will miss Doris and her bright happy smile . Our deepest condolence to the family.

Laura Landers

August 25, 2006

To

Doe's family,

My grandmother, Frances Heeg, working with Doe for many, many

years at White Fence Farm. As a family, we loved White Fence Farm, and

always looked forward to seeing grandma and Doe greeting people at the

front door. She always made us feel special. Please accept our deepest

sympathy, and know she will be missed.

pat and george toman

August 20, 2006

we will miss her smile and kind words. What a beautiful gracious lady she was. One could not help but ask how she is, when she was not at the desk. after 30 years of dining, she will always be remembered. Thank you Doris, you were White Fence Farm..

Cindy McSweeney

August 16, 2006

Dear White Fence Farm Family, It will never be the same without mom greeting us when we came to eat at your restaurant.We have been coming for 30 years. She is probably in heaven right now sitting next to St. Peter greeting everyone and telling them which room to go to. Sincerely, the McSweeney's

Robin Tasker - Damron

August 16, 2006

To all of Doe's family,

I grew up with my mother, Jackie Tasker, working for Bob Sr, Doe and Bob Jr. for 15+ years; they were family to me while I grew up. My mother became gravely ill, Bob and Doe stepped in and helped with all the medical arrangements needed. The kindest,most loving couple I will forever remember with laughs and thoughts of love.

Becky Tasker

August 16, 2006

Fond Memories of Dee Hastert, I remember your mom/grandma/great grandma from when I was a child. When ever she would see me she would say oh yes the lady with the hats. My mother and Dee as they all called her worked for years side by side. Dee will be missed by many people. She touched alot of hearts for many years.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Kipnis

August 16, 2006

Dear Doris Hastert Family-

My condolences to your family in the loss of Doris.

I appreciated and valued your business when I was co-owner/CEO of my family business R. S. Anderson Company, Inc. (dba Anderson Poultry) in Chicago/Wheeling, IL.

Becky Goranson Ritzer

August 15, 2006

Bob & Doug...Our motheres grew up best friends, I will always remember how much fun they had together,what a caring mother you had...She will always be alive in my memories.

alway Edna Goranson's daughter Becky

Christine & Thomas Juszczyk

August 15, 2006

Dear Bob and Family,

We missed Doris on Saturday when we were at the restaurant. You said she wasn't feeling well. I always gave her a hug when we left. I hugged you instead this time. We will miss her terribly. Our condolences to you and all of the family on the lose of a great woman.

Tom & Chris

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