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“Sorry for your loss but know he is in a better place with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Deborah Walsh - Naperville, IL
“I have known George since I was 20 & he was 22. At Allens invitation I was visiting my future parents-in-law in Kalamazoo and George walked in, home...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Nancy H. Hilliard - VA
“My sincere sympathy to you, Dave, as well as Nickie and the rest of your family. I never met your father, but I know the pain of losing my own. My...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: June Harrison - Bensenville, IL
“Happy that we were able to meet as adult cousins back in the 80s, but regret we did not know George more intimately. Our sympathy is extended to Jean...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Bob and Lu Hilliard - Packwood, WA
“Dave and Nickie, So sorry to hear about your Dad! I will pray for you and your family for comfort and peace. Love, Karen & Johnny
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Karen & Johnny Pepper - Aurora, IL
“May God bless you in these difficult times.
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6 of 12 | Posted by: John and Danielle Kenney - IL
“Hilliard family, We are praying for you. I know that God will bring you comfort during this time. John and Amy Patton
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Amy Patton - Oswego, IL
“George will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Our love and prayers go to the family. Fran and Paul Mobley
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Frances Mobley - Tampa, FL
“George was the best father-in-law I could have ever asked for. It is a privilege to be a part of this family. I will miss George's humor and his...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Karen Hilliard - Vienna, VA
“George was the best brother in the world. He always made me laugh and stayed sweet and kind to the end. I will miss him so much.
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Mary Alice McNamara - Scottsdale, AZ
“Nichole and David, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of your Dad comfort you during this time. -Suzanne
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Suzanne Davis - Columbus, OH
“We were sorry to hear of George's death. We knew him as a wonderful man and a role model in so many ways. God bless you all and please know you are...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Mike & Ann Reed - Mulberry, FL
George E. Hilliard, age 86, of 10361 Pretty Lake Trail, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth. George was born on July 14, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dr. George H. and Edna (Marlatt) Hilliard. George received his B.S. from Western Michigan University and earned his M.S. from University of Michigan. George proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Navy during WWII on the U.S.S. Boston and remained active in the Navy Reserves until 1984. George was very active in his community and church. He was President of the District 144 School Board and a member of the District 228 School Board in the southern suburbs of Chicago. He served as election judge for many years. At the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Flossmoor, Illinois, he served as a member of the vestry, served as a lay reader, and sang in the choir. He wrote and played piano for several musicals at the church and played the organ at church. After retirement, he was the treasurer of the pre-school located at St. John's. He retired as a Project Manager from A. Epstein & Sons in Chicago, Illinois. He was also active in helping his son, David, start his own business, I.D.E.A.S. Advertising, Inc. in Chicago. George and Jean had their primary residence in Hazel Crest, Illinois and owned a family home in Plymouth, Indiana on Pretty Lake. In 2006 they moved to their Plymouth home permanently. George is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean (Jones) Hilliard of Plymouth; their daughter, Anne Hilliard, of Fishers, Indiana; their son David Hilliard and his wife Nichole of Aurora, Illinois; his granddaughter Rebecca Hilliard of Aurora, Illinois; his daughter-in-law Karen Hilliard (Jeffrey) of Vienna, Virginia; and his sister and brother. George was preceded in death by his sons, Stephen and LCDR Jeffrey Hilliard. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Church in Flossmoor, Illinois. A short reception will be held following the service. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana, Inc., 922 East Colfax Ave., South Bend, Indiana 46617; Church of St. John the Evangelist, 2640 Park Drive, Flossmoor, Illinois 60422; or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 400 North Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563. The Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends are invited to share memories of George with his family at www.vangilderfuneralhome.com.
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