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Eugene Hilleson Obituary
Born: June 27, 1928
Died: Jan. 14, 2016
Eugene Harlan Hilleson, 87, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Kishwaukee Hospital.
Born June 27, 1928, in Lee, the son of Lawrence and Bertha (Edwards) Hilleson, Gene married Marlene Lea Harper on December 5, 1980, in Lee.
A graduate of Waterman High School, Gene was a veteran of the US Army, having served during Korean Conflict. He was the fourth generation to farm the family farm in Lee. Gene also was an electrician for Virgil Cook in DeKalb for more than 40 years. He was an avid golfer who made two holes in one. An avid reader, Gene loved history.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Susan (Jeff) Linde of Elburn; sons, Stephen (Carole) Hilleson of Elva and Scott (Chris) Hilleson of Gilmore, California; grandchildren, Amber, Kristen, Brittany, Olivia and Matthew Eugene; six great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Arlene and Douglas Lane; sister, Virginia Jackson of DeKalb; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Prentice.
The memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with the Rev. Bob Edwards of First Baptist Church, DeKalb, officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson Funeral Home. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at First Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lee. Cremation is by Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Eugene H. Hilleson Memorial Fund, sent to the Hilleson Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Jane Castle
January 9, 2025
Remembering you and all the good times. RIP, dear friend.
Jane and Mort Castle
Flors and Darrell Foss
January 9, 2020
Missing Gene today. With Marlene moving from the neighborhood, two bright lights left. Miss you, Marlene!
Jane Castle
January 9, 2020
We will always remember Gene with love and respect for his intelligence and warmth.
Rest in peace, friend.
Jane and Mort Castle
Debby Diegl
January 19, 2016
Dear Marlene the girls and I love you and Gene like you were our own family. He will missed by all of us. Love. Debby Sarah Sandy and Annie
Loraine Harper
January 19, 2016
Marlene, it is so hard to find the right words to express our sorrow for the loss of Gene. Although I know we all have some great memories and your Dad would have some great stories!
January 18, 2016
Darrell and Flora Foss express our deepest sympathy to Marlene and all Gene's family. Gene was truly our "good neighbor," and we will miss him so.
January 17, 2016
My condolences and prayers goes out to the Hilleson family. What a good long life Eugene enjoyed, many cannot say the same...( Psalms 90:10). May you treasure all his precious wonderful memories and legacy and may they live on in your hearts.
Jane Castle
January 17, 2016
We were so sad to hear of our dear friend's passing. We have many warm memories of times with him and Marlene. RIP, Gene. We will miss you.
Jane and Mort Castle
Annie Ludwig
January 16, 2016
Marlene, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss. You and Gene were like our grandparents when we lived in the house in Dekalb. With Love, Annie (Otto)
January 16, 2016
Marlene, So sorry to hear of Gene's passing.He was always the man with that big smile. Know that prayers are with you and the family as time goes by you will live with all those wonderful memories. Peace be with you, Sincerely Sue King
Ginger Reconnu
January 15, 2016
God bless you And keep you and your family
Brittaney Hilleson
January 15, 2016
Rest in peace Grandpa, you will be missed.
Shelley Jackson-Stover
January 15, 2016
Marlene & the Hilleson family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Gene was loved and will be missed by all. Our sincerest sympathy, god bless.
Andrea Ciarniello
January 15, 2016
Dear Marlene, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Gene. I hope your memories will bring you comfort and peace. Gene was truly an example of a life well-lived.
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