Harold “Hal” Gene Stocking

Harold "Hal" Gene Stocking, Korean War Army Veteran, age 81, of LaGrange Park. Beloved husband of MaryAnn Stocking, nee Arciszewski; loving father of Suzanne (Jason) Coclanes; grandfather of Lukas, Christian, Nathan Coclanes; brother of Marie (Donald) Ruckleshausen and the late Robert Stocking; brother-in-law to Isabelle (the late Joe) Sumara and John (Jean) Arciszewski; uncle of Andrea (Adam) Mickiewicz, David (Claudette) Phelps, Rick (Linda) Phelps and Jeff Phelps; great uncle of Mark Mickiewicz and Alexandra Mickiewicz; special family and friends Gus Karas, Joyce (Ken) Burton, Vern (Gail) Stocking, Mary Sillins and Ray Colagrossi. Visitation Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 10:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Thursday 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Harold had fought various forms of cancer valiantly for 12 years. Hal was known as an avid fisherman, an expert pool player having the opportunity to have played Janet Lee in a tournament, a devoted NASCAR fan and anything involving cars. Family and friends were always important to Hal. Memorials appreciated to USO , 2111 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1200, Arlington, VA 22201 or the Blinded Veterans Association 477 H Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20001. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com