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CRAIG HATHAWAY Obituary

Craig Hathaway was born July 29th, 1959 and succumbed to lung cancer after an 8-month battle on February 6th, 2016. Craig was a community servant, a father, and an artist in photography. Craig is survived by his two sons Jeffery Hathaway and Ryan Hathaway, his two daughters Sara Hathaway and Emily Hathaway, his sister Kimberly Cline, and the loving mother of his children Sharon Hathaway. In lieu of flowers, Craig asked that you shop your local businesses, a belief Craig held close to his heart. No formal services will be held as Craig's final wish was that his life be celebrated and the loss of his life, bring us all a little bit closer.

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 10, 2016.

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Steve Privitera

March 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss...RIP Craig you will be missed....

Audrey Dorsen

March 2, 2016

I remember him as a nice guy I went to school with. He will be missed by many...

Jim Gillespie

February 12, 2016

I`m so sorry for your loss.I knew Craig , Back in school and when we worked together at Alexian Brothers Hospital. He was always Fun to be around.

Keith Schnetzler

February 12, 2016

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Bill & Cherry

February 12, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Hathaway family. Craig was such a nice person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. We have so many fond memories frolicking in the neighborhood as children with Craig and Kim. May all the happy memories and his wonderful photographs live on and help you through this sad time.

Michael Latone

February 11, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I am an alumni as well from the class of '77 from Elk Grove High School. I was re-aquainted with Craig a number of years ago through the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce as well as through a number of musical High School friends who got together on Memorial Day in Arlington Hts. From the hand full of events I attended with Craig, I realized that Craig was a fixture of the community and well respected among his piers. I will dearly miss Craig who's intellect was always a pleasant surprise in social as well as business matters alike. RIP Craig.

February 11, 2016

Sorry for your loss. I am an alumni as well from the class of 1977 from Elk Grove High School. I was re-aquainted with Craig a number of years ago through the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce. From the hand full of events I attended with Craig, I realized that Craig was a fixture of the community and well respected among his piers. I will dearly miss Craig who's intellect was always a pleasant surprise in social as well as business matters alike. RIP Craig.

Mary Mackowiak

February 11, 2016

Our hearts go out to the Hathaway family at this sad time. We are thinking of you and praying for you all.

Esa Naughton

February 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of Craig's passing. Our thoughts are with you all.

Jeff Hoffmann

February 10, 2016

Sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family.

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