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Harry Hewitt Obituary
WESTFIELD, IL - Harry Junior Hewitt, 94, of Westfield, Ill., formerly of Chicago, Ill., passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 12, 1923, in Curran, Ill., the son of Harry Elmer Hewitt Sr. and Ellen Pauline Snook Hewitt. On Dec. 28, 1950, he married Lois Eileen Cullis in Chicago, Ill. She passed away June 18, 2010.
Survived by his daughter, Joyce (Steve) Tarver of Westfield, Ill.; grandchildren: Valeri (Russel) Stroner, Paula (Darren) Prusinski and Thomas (Katherine) Cypranowski; great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Trevor, Ava, Teagan, Tayln, Emma and Jacob; step-grandchildren, Steve (Missy) Tarver, Jr., and Ron (Theresa) Tarver; step-great-grandchildren: Ryan, Savanna and Tristan; brother, William Phillip "Bill" Hewitt of Springfield, Ill.; sisters, Edith Marie Lane of Bement, Ill., and Harriet Wanita Faith of Riverside, Calif.; several nephews, nieces and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Hewitt; brothers: Dale Thomas, Ross Emery, Edward Wayne, Robert Lee and Franklin Lynn Hewitt; sisters: Mary Louise Crowder, Dorothy Irene Packingham and Jesse Mae Sorenson; and stepdaughter, Diana Zultner.
Harry was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne 517 Parachute Regiment Company G at the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Harry was retired after 30 years as a Chicago City Policeman. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Police Chicago Lodge #7, American Legion Chicago Lodge #207, Illinois Police Association, Retired Police Association, St. Jude Police League and the Casey VFW Post #5762.
Harry's family would like to share their appreciation and gratitude for the unconditional love, care, support, courage and strength that Joyce and Steve have given Harry by sharing their home and life with him every day for the past 12 years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Matthew Jukola officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1–3 p.m. prior the service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 201 E. Colorado Ave., Casey, IL.
Burial with graveside military rites will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Chicago, Ill.
Memorial donations may be made to: Police Chaplain Ministry, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607.
Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of arrangements.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com.
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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
April 27, 2017
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Harry will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 MAY, 10:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
A Brother in Uniform
March 31, 2017
I did not know Mr. Hewitt, but I saw his Airborne glider patch and read the obituary.
He truly was among those of the greatest generation and his military service was vital to the survival of many countries, including our own. His continued service, as a police officer, served to make our communities a safer place, as well.
As a former paratrooper (101st), and a retired law enforcement officer, I just wanted to extend my sympathy to his family and to let you know his loss is felt by his other' families; his brothers and sisters of the armed forces and law enforcement.
May each of you take comfort in knowing he is at rest and leaves behind a legacy of epic proportion.
God speed Mr. Hewitt as you land on Heaven's drop zone and rest while others walk your beat.
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