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Kevin Hayes Obituary

Kevin J. Hayes, age 64, of Glenview, passed away March 23, 2005. Beloved husband of Sarah, nee Dempsey; loving father of Heather (Dana) Hermanson, Megan Hayes (Shawn Sullivan) and Tracy Hayes Odena (Tom Odena); proud grandfather of Grace and Dylan Sullivan, Timothy and Will Hermanson, and Maggie and Thomas Odena; dear brother of Bill, Peggy and Bette. Kevin was born in Chicago and grew up in Downers Grove. A University of Illinois Alum and proud Evans Scholar. Kevin's career at Methode Electronics, Inc. yielded him an abundance of lifelong friendships. He will be deeply missed. Visitation Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Glenview Chapel, 1104 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. Eulogy, 7 p.m. Interment private at All Saints Cemetery. Contributions in Kevin's memory to Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Rd., Golf, IL 60029 will be appreciated. Info 847-901-4012.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 24, 2005.

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Jan & Carolyn Hayes

March 25, 2005

We didn't know him as well as we would have liked, but we both have fond memories of him. Our hearts go out to all of his family - you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jack and Nancy Engle

March 25, 2005

Kevin was a kind and thoughtful person, he will be deeply missed,may his soul rest in peace.

Nicki McCluskey

March 25, 2005

As a lifelong friend of Kevin's daughter Tracy, my deepest condolences go out to the entire family. My prayers are with you all.

Michele Held

March 24, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Kevin's family. I worked for Kevin for many years and loved his cockiness and humor. He will be missed by everyone who knew him at Methode.

Diana Roulette

March 24, 2005

My Deepest Sympathy. Kevin will be

missed by all those who knew him at

Methode. May he Rest in Peace.

Richard Zelvin

March 24, 2005

I was part of a Saturday morning foresome with Kevin in 2002 and 2003. I enjoyed his dry sense of humor and needling on the golf course. He was quite the competitor and ususally ended up $4 richer each weekend. I'm going to miss seeing Sarah and Kevin walking through the neighborhood.



Our deepest sympathy to Kevin's Family



Rich and Jamie Zelvin

Will Neu

March 24, 2005

My heartfelt condolences go out to Sarah and the rest of Kevin's family during this time of grief.



I've known Kevin for quite a while and knew him as a kind and gentle man. He has been quite an inspiration to me AND a lot of others, and will truly be missed.



Let the memories of all the good times LIVE in our hearts & minds forever.

Linda Hatyina

March 24, 2005

My heartfelt sympathies. He was a very nice man and I loved his sense of humor! God Bless Kevin.

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