Clyde Eugene Headley

Clyde Eugene Headley obituary, Naperville, IL

Clyde Eugene Headley

Clyde Headley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home & Crematory - Historical Downtown Chapel on Oct. 23, 2025.
Clyde Headley, of Naperville, Illinois passed away on his 88th birthday, October 22, 2025. He was born October 22, 1937 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Clyde was a lifelong diehard Cubs & Bears fan. He was known for his love of history and reading.
He was devoted to his wife of 60 years Barbara before her passing in 2023, treasured father to Anita (Tim) Fink, Alfred Headley and Carol (Bill) Borowski, beloved Papa to Taylor (Mackenzie) Headley, MaryKate (Nathan) Jacobs, Bill (Sam) and Michael Borowski, and great grandfather to Tatum. Clyde is preceded in death by his parents; sister Helen Malinowski; brothers Cecil and Ken; daughter-in-law Linda Headley and son's life partner Jennifer Gaughan. Private interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 525 W. Monroe St. #1510, Chicago, IL 60661.
https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/memorials?eventID=511
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