Henry “Hank” P. Thoele, age 78, of LaGrange, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Vivian A. Thoele, nee Vondrasek; fond father of Edward (Cathy Riebel) Thoele and Jack (Sandi) Thoele; dear grandfather of Vicki (Iain) Phillips, Jay (Kathy) Thoele, Sarah Thoele, Dawn (Michael) McGrath, Ross (Eileen) Riebel and Corinne (David) Gasner; greatgrandfather of eight; brother of Florence Miller and Charlene Wicyk; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Will lie in state Friday, Feb. 22, 2002 from 10 a.m. to time of Service 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church, corner of 31st Street and Forest Road, LaGrange Park. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Member of American Legion LaGrange Coulter Post #1941 and Western Springs American Legion Post. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Michael Lutheran Church appreciated. Information, 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com/
