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2014

Patricia Hilarides Obituary

Patricia Grebel Hilarides passed gently on September 11, 2014, surrounded by family and love. Born in 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan she lived in Milwaukee, Muskegon, Arlington Heights, and Birmingham, MI before settling in Winnetka, Illinois for the majority of her last fifty years. She was a lifelong learner and active contributor to many causes and organizations. She was the school nurse at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka, an accomplished gardener, avid tennis player and leader of local organizations from the PTA to the world's largest church rummage sale. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bob, and is survived by children Susan Frens (Dale), Kurt (Tru), John (Lisa) and Bob (Amy) as well as 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Presbyterian Homes' Elliott Chapel in Evanston, Illinois on October 4 at 2:00 p.m. Donations may be made to either the Chicago Botanic Garden Society or the Henry Ford Hospital Nursing School-Elizabeth Moran Education Fund (www.HenryFord.com/philanthropy).

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2014.

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October 1, 2014

Kurt and all of your family. So sorry for you all. We're in a challenging chapter of our lives. Long silent hugs. -- Pete Enchelmayer, NTE '71, Chapel Hill, NC

Ann Engle

September 27, 2014

So sorry to learn that Patty has passed. She was a great lady. I had the opportunity to work with her on numerous community projects. Her work at the Congregational Church Rummage Sale was inspiring, the proceeds benefitted so many. Not only was she a hard worker, she was fun- there were always so many laughs. She and Bob were great partners. Janey, Roger, and I have many fond memories of them. We are very sorry for your loss. Ann Engle

Nancy Johnson

September 23, 2014

Dear Hilarides Family - We are so very sorry for your loss and we hold you all in our prayers. With love, Nancy, Chris and Michael Johnson

Catherine Landstra

September 19, 2014

Rest in Peace Aunt Pat. Love from all the Landstras.

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