Ralph Chester Hinson of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 2, 1925 in Bidwell, Ohio, the son of Glenn and Edith (Denny) Hinson and throughout much of his childhood and adolescence he was reared by Thena & Vaughn Glassburn.? He was educated there in southeast Ohio and in December 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy.? He and Verna Gaddo were married on October 11, 1958 and lived in Norfolk, Virginia, Philadelphia and Newport Rhode Island during his Navy career. Following his retirement in 1963 they moved to Palatine, and in 1969 they moved to Streamwood where they established many longtime friendships, and in 2002 they moved to Huntley.
He enjoyed collecting, building models, genealogy, and playing pinochle with his many friends.? Ralph loved to visit with his USS Hornet shipmates at their reunions throughout the country and he also enjoyed staying in touch with men that he served with on other ships such as the Yorktown and Ticonderoga. He was a founding member of the Arnold-Heath Memorial VFW Post 5151 in Streamwood where for many years he and Verna were active.
Ralph is survived by his daughter, Gail (Jim) Gutekanst of Lake in the Hills, and grandchildren, Jimmy Musial & Kimberly Gutekanst, his brothers, Arthur (Gloria) Hinson, Virgil (Wanda) Hinson, and his sister, Mary Lou (Albert) Adkins. Also, surviving is James Glassburn? (Joanne) who was like a brother. Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Verna in 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21st at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time, followed by burial in Huntley Cemetery.?
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Gail and Jim, We are thinking of you. Your father was so lucky to have such a wonderful family. With Love, Dan, Lisa, Rachel & Jenna Gorsage
Gail and Family. We are thinking of you grieve and celebrate your fathers life. Sending our sympathies and prayers. Love, Steven, Kim Beth Bickler
Ralph was our neighbor in Streamwood from 1969 until we moved to Sun City in 2001. He and Verna followed us here about a year later. He was always a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
We met Ralph at Sun Citys Pinochle Club and found him to be a kind, generous man and one who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He provided the club with numbered table markers which were appreciated probably more than he realized. Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a special person.