Eileen A. Glidewell
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Eileen Glidewell passed away peacefully on July 18, 2018, at Plymouth Place in La Grange Park IL. Born on September 3, 1930 to Anna and Emil Melka, Eileen and her younger sister Rita grew up on the south side of Chicago. She graduated from Lindblom High School in 1948.
Trained as a lab technician, Eileen enjoyed working in a research lab at Cook County Hospital. In 1954, she married Warren Glidewell, whose father owned Glidewell’s Pharmacy on 63rd Street. They lived with their three children near the pharmacy until 1986.
Eileen was blessed with many talents. She was interested in science and she was an entrepreneur, owning an art store from 1985 to 1995. She was an expert knitter and taught sewing in a Bernina store. Eileen loved to make her home beautiful, especially at Christmas. Her gardens were often dazzling, admired by many in the neighborhood.
Eileen was an energetic, industrious person and faithfully served her community. She was active in the PTA and was PTA president in the early 70’s. She served as an election judge during the 70s and 80s. After moving to La Grange Park in 1986, she joined St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where she was an active member and worked tirelessly, particularly for the Garden committee.
Eileen’s sweet and loving nature made her a favorite with all who knew her. She was a lover of all living things; she rescued bugs, mourned captured mice, and spoiled countless pets throughout the years.
Eileen is preceded in death by her husband Warren, her sister Rita, her parents, and many cherished dogs. She is survived by her son Jim Glidewell (Laurie) of Seattle, Washington, her daughter Eileen Gorman (Dennis) of Brookfield, and her son Keith Glidewell (Julia) of Chapel Hill, NC. She has six grandchildren: Alex Glidewell, Tanya Blossom, Carson Glidewell, Kevin Tram, Matt Glidewell and Todd Glidewell.
A memorial service is planned for early September.
Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to PAWS Chicago, 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
Trained as a lab technician, Eileen enjoyed working in a research lab at Cook County Hospital. In 1954, she married Warren Glidewell, whose father owned Glidewell’s Pharmacy on 63rd Street. They lived with their three children near the pharmacy until 1986.
Eileen was blessed with many talents. She was interested in science and she was an entrepreneur, owning an art store from 1985 to 1995. She was an expert knitter and taught sewing in a Bernina store. Eileen loved to make her home beautiful, especially at Christmas. Her gardens were often dazzling, admired by many in the neighborhood.
Eileen was an energetic, industrious person and faithfully served her community. She was active in the PTA and was PTA president in the early 70’s. She served as an election judge during the 70s and 80s. After moving to La Grange Park in 1986, she joined St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church where she was an active member and worked tirelessly, particularly for the Garden committee.
Eileen’s sweet and loving nature made her a favorite with all who knew her. She was a lover of all living things; she rescued bugs, mourned captured mice, and spoiled countless pets throughout the years.
Eileen is preceded in death by her husband Warren, her sister Rita, her parents, and many cherished dogs. She is survived by her son Jim Glidewell (Laurie) of Seattle, Washington, her daughter Eileen Gorman (Dennis) of Brookfield, and her son Keith Glidewell (Julia) of Chapel Hill, NC. She has six grandchildren: Alex Glidewell, Tanya Blossom, Carson Glidewell, Kevin Tram, Matt Glidewell and Todd Glidewell.
A memorial service is planned for early September.
Arrangements by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Interment Private. Memorials appreciated to PAWS Chicago, 1997 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com