Eleanor Rose Huske

Eleanor Rose Huske nee Hoyer, beloved mother, grandmother, and esteemed educator, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, in Glenview, IL. She was 87 years old.
Born to Ernest and Rose Hoyer, Eleanor grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, where she met her husband Phil Huske and married in 1960. She had a daughter Yvonne in 1961 who was her pride and joy and shared her passion for helping others. She was preceded in death by her husband Phil in 2008 and her daughter Yvonne in 2016. Eleanor is survived by her grandchildren Caroline and David Gill of Charlotte, NC and her son-in-law Chris Gill of Minneapolis, MN.
Eleanor dedicated more than three decades of her life to educating young minds as a fifth grade teacher at Washington Elementary School in Park Ridge. Her passion for teaching and nurturing children left an indelible mark on her students and colleagues alike, earning her the admiration and respect of all who knew her.
Beyond her professional achievements, Eleanor found joy in collecting Snow Village houses and displaying them during the holiday season. She had a lifelong love for music, particularly the songs of Johnny Mathis and Elvis, whose melodies brought her much happiness throughout the years.
Eleanor was a longtime resident of Park Ridge, IL, where she cultivated lasting friendships and made countless memories. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.
Services and Interment private.