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David Hooper Obituary

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David Hooper, age 71, of Lady Lake, Florida, formerly of Schaumburg, Illinois for 30 years, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2025. He was born September 6, 1953 and was raised in Des Plaines, Illinois. David was a graduate of Maine West High School Class of 1971.

He was the beloved husband of Rose Mary Hooper (nee DePasquale) for almost 49 years. Dear father of Susan Hooper and Scott (Kristin) Hooper. Proud Grandpa of Grandson Eric David Hooper. Brother of Mark (Margaret) Hooper and the late Pamela (David) Orris. Son of the late Gerald and Rosemary Hooper. Loving brother-in-law of Sam (Christine) DePasquale, Louie (Marci) DePasquale, Barbara (Patrick) Travis, and James (Raecheal Karas) DePasquale. Cherished uncle and great-uncle of many, and a great friend to all.

A celebration of David's life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11:00 am. until 3:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Future interment at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. Please omit flowers. For information, please call the funeral home at 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.

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