Name: Visitation for Glen Hess
Start: 2013-12-27T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-12-28T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

Glen E. Hess born February 4, 1942, passed away December 20, 2013. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Victoria (nee Vala). He is survived by his wife Linda (nee Garner); his two children Gretchen (John) Trofa and Gregory (Meghan) Hess; his eight grandchildren Kristen, Jenny, Melissa, Becky, Libby Trofa and Joe, Will, Katie Hess; his mother-in-law Victoria Vala Dvorak, brother-in-law Alden (Karen) Vala, and nephew and niece Jason and Sally Vala. Glen was born and raised in the LaGrange area, where he was a founding member of the LaGrange Park Little League. He graduated from Riverside Brookfield High School in 1960, Cornell University in 1964 and Harvard Law School in 1968, where he was a member of the Harvard Law Review. He started his legal career as a corporate and securities lawyer with Kirkland & Ellis in Chicago, becoming partner and serving as a member of the Firm Committee for 22 years. He launched K&E's New York office in the early 1990s. A former member of the Board of Directors of Alpharma, Inc., Glen provided trusted counsel to many companies, including S.C. Johnson & Son, Hershey Corporation, AON Corporation, and FMC Corporation. He loved spending time with his family, enjoying 39 years of marriage to his high school sweetheart Vicki. Glen's other passions included the Chicago Cubs and golfing and fishing with friends and family. Visitation 4 to 9 pm Friday, December 27 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL. Family and friends are asked to gather for an 11am funeral service Saturday, December 28 at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange, IL. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to PSP.org or a charity of your choice. Funeral Info 708-352-6500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 26, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Glen Hess

Sponsored by Linda Hess, loving wife.

15 Entries

Mike Galiszuski

February 19, 2014

I was shocked to learn of Glen's passing. I spent 4 years with Glen at our alma mater Cornell. I was so much hoping to see him at our upcoming 5oth reunion. He was a true friend and will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace.

Pat

January 22, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise. (John 17:3)

Steve Lakner

January 4, 2014

Glen Hess led a great life and I shall always remember the famous Fourth of July parties at your home. Glen and I golfed at LaGrange, Butler, watched Cubs games together and my wife Patty and I will always remember our combined family trip to Maui
Vicki and Glen will connect again
May you Greg and Gretchen remember the good times

January 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Nora Campbell

December 30, 2013

Dear Gretchen and Greg,
I was so very saddened to hear that Glen is now gone to us. Such wonderful life-long memories beginning in the '60s in high school and continuing over the years. Your Dad was such a generous and fun person. One of fondest memories was a time in NYC when I was visiting your Mom and Dad. We had gone to a musical and walked home after the show. Walking the streets of NYC was like being in a movie set. I started singing "We're Off to See the Wizard" and the 3 of us linked arms and two-stepped down the sidewalk. Then Glen open his umbrella and did a grand imitation of Gene Kelly "Singing In the Rain" even spinning around one of the lamp posts. We laughed together about that night for years afterwards. Wish we had had smart phones back then. The video would have been priceless. How much he loved you and the grandchildren. Glen and Vicki will be in my heart forever.

Laurie McGrath-Barton

December 29, 2013

I knew Glen and Vicki in high school and we had kept in touch via class reunions. My sincere condolences to the family.
Laurie McGrath Barton

Jim Buresh

December 28, 2013

Correction-The New Year's part hosted by Joe Hess was on December 31, 1963, almost fifty years ago.

December 28, 2013

I am saddened to learn of Glen's passing. Our friendship goes back to our days at Brook Park school from playing baseball on the vacant lots adjacent to the school, to his winning a dance contest on the TV show Bandstand Matinee, to countless good times throughout our youth. On December 31, 1966, Glen's dad, Joe, hosted a new year's eve party for us when all of us had turned 21. Over the years we remained in touch and seemed to run into each other at O'Hare airport or law libraries or….We always could share a laugh about his love for the Cubs and mine for the White Sox. In fact the last time we met in person was right after a Cubs game when we met with Ed Hrkel and our spouses in Brookfield. I will treasure Glen's friendship forever. Our deepest sympathies.

Jim and Carole Buresh

Jean Jahaaski Nelson

December 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. His folks and mine (Carol and Bill Jahaaski) were good friends while we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim Puhala

December 27, 2013

Please accept our deepest condolences at Glen's passing. The times I spent fishing with Glen will never be forgotten. He always had a great smile whenever he caught a fish and I will treasure those memories forever.

Glen, I hope you are saving a good fishing spot for me in the hereafter.
Will look forward to the day we fish together once again. Love you buddy.

Captain Jim and Kathleen

pat Krogh Schejbal

December 27, 2013

Your dad was a long time friend of my deceased brother
Gary Krogh...they were in grammar school..Brookpark..and on through high school...they all engaged in some great poker games! Great Man.

Ed Hrkel

December 26, 2013

Dear Gretchen and Greg,
We were so saddened to hear of your dear father's passing. We wish we could be with you at the funeral. So many happy memories came back of fun with your Dad starting in high school and continuing through the years. Your father lived life to the fullest, so that is a kind of consolation for you ! Please know that we are thinking of you and we hope that you will always remember all the exciting times you spent together. Our sympathy to Linda as well. Love, Ed and Annette Hrkel

A Woods

December 26, 2013

Hope that you find comfort in the peace of God and the hope of the future.

Marilyn Edwards

December 26, 2013

With deepest sympathy and a prayer that god's love will comfort you in your sorrow.

Adele Flinn

December 25, 2013

May god bless you and your family .. Glens will to live inspired me to try and live a better life closer to Jesus . My sincere sympathies .. May you fine peace and fond memories .. I love you ..Glens life was filled with love from his friends and relatives me being one of many.

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