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Doris Grimes Obituary

Doris Grimes formerly of Des Plaines Services for Doris Grimes (nee Hunt), 89, of Bartlett since 1986, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Born Aug. 15, 1916, in Rankin, Ill., she died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. She had been employed as a secretary and executive assistant for Hamilton Partners. She was an avid golfer, a member of the Golf League at Arlington Lake, a member of Dollars Unlimited Investment and the Order of the Eastern Star, and a longtime member of the PTA in Des Plaines. She was the wife of the late John Grimes Sr.; mother of John Grimes and Constance Llewellyn; grandmother of Garth (Nicole) Llewellyn, Amanda (Matthew) Swiderski, Morgan Hunt Llewellyn, Peter Hunt Grimes and Emily (Steven) Lauritzen; and sister of the late Forrest (Vertice) Hunt, the late Grandin (Helen) Hunt and the late Gladys (Everett) Burklund. Memorials may be made to the Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103, 630-837-2855. For information, 847-699-9003.

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Published by Daily Herald from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2005.

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Karin Morrison

October 17, 2005

John and Connie (and families):

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Doris' kindness has been a wonderful influence in my life. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Discher

October 17, 2005

Dear John and Connie:

I worked at the same office that your mother did. She was a wonderful friend and we shared many laughs together. She was very proud of all of you and especially her grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

Curt Crandell

October 17, 2005

Connie:



Just wanted you to know that you were in our thoughts this week. We will pray that you are held in the grace of God's hands.



Calvin & Family

Susan Norman

October 17, 2005

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Doris was a lovely lady and will be remembered as one of the classiest women I have ever known. It is nice to think that Uncle Jack has her back in his arms. I pray that the coming days are filled with comforting thoughts of Doris for your family.

Melanie Adams

October 17, 2005

Doris was always a lady in every sense of the word. She brought a "touch of class" to our family, and she will remembered fondly.

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

October 17, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

Mark and Amy Burklund

October 16, 2005

Aunt Doris was a very special person. I remember many Saturdays spent in her house when I was growing up. She taught me everything I know about the Chicago Blackhawks. I always had to make sure I was up-to-date on the team when I would be seeing her. I'll remember her always, but especially everytime I watch the Hawks play.

Carolyn Grace

October 16, 2005

My deepest sympathy to Doris' entire family. I know Doris from her frequent visits to the Bartlett Library where I work at the circulation desk. It was always my pleasure to serve her. She will be greatly missed. Carolyn Grace

Doug & Judy Burklund

October 15, 2005

Doris was very special to us and we will miss her very much. We will cherish our memories of her.

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