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Hugh Field Obituary

Hugh K. Field, 91, of Arlington Heights, formerly Glenview, Il and Evansville, IN. Passed away on July 23, 2015. Loving father of Anne Field-Thompson; proud grandfather of Andrew and Lindsay; beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Peg); loving companion of the late Carolyn Schiele; beloved by John (Tina) Schiele, Bob (Connie) Schiele, Kerry (Peggy) Reardon, and the Schiele and Reardon children. Hugh was a US Marine during WWII. He graduated from Purdue University in 1946 with Honors in Mechanical Engineering. Hugh spent most of his career working for Sargent & Lundy designing power plants. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 11, at 11:00 am at Glenview Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) in McLean, VA or Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care in Glenview, IL.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 2, 2015.

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Nancy Corrie

February 9, 2017

For several season we sat in adjoining seats at Lyric Opera. Mr. Field was such a lovely gentleman, so full of life and fun and art facts. He shared music CDs with me of his favorite singers. He always inquired about our children. We miss him and speak of him often at the opera.

August 5, 2015

Ann -- So sorry to hear the news of your dad's passing. Hugh has been a dear friend for over 30 years. One of the nicest guys I have had the pleasure to know and work with. My deepest sympathies.
Paul Hoornaert

Carmen Loya

August 5, 2015

Ann, words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Your dad was the kindest, gentle, loving father and a true gentleman. He was such a great friend, I will miss him dearly. I will always love you Senior Campo. My heartfelt condolence goes out to you and your family.

What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." -Helen Keller

Tom Peterson

August 4, 2015

Hugh was a long time contributor to the Jazz Forum at the North Shore Senior Center, and with Carolyn Schiele often shared their jazz collections with us. We miss them both.

orest hrynewych

August 3, 2015

Hugh was a great gentleman, and engineer who will be missed by all of the people who had the pleasure of working with him.

August 3, 2015

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 3, 2015

A very kind and gentle man -- a true "gentleman".

Paulette Nelson
Clarendon Hills, IL

Mary Kras

August 3, 2015

Hugh Field stole my heart from the day I met him. He was a great husband, father and friend. I had the pleasure of working with him and being his friend for many years at Sargent & Lundy. Hugh and Peggy Sue celebrated my wedding and I will always remember him as the gentlest, sweetest and most caring man. He taught us all that life was very special and always had the best attitude through thick and thin. I will always love you Mr. Field. I think of you often and always will. I can still hear your wonderful laugh.

Richard Suslick

August 2, 2015

Hugh ("HK") was a great friend and mentor in my early career at S&L. I have thought of him often, and spoke of him this morning to a colleage. Thank you, HK, for all your timely wisdom and advice over the years. God rest your soul.
RJ

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