Sharon Elaine Kindred
Sharon Elaine Kindred, nee Koller, age 78, of Lemont, passed away September 12, 2018 in Downers Grove. Sharon was born in Milwaukee, WI to Rudy Koller and Loretta Charles on November 26, 1939. At the age of 5, following the passing of her mother, Sharon’s family moved to the Chicago area and her father remarried. She graduated from Lyons Township High School and Elmhurst College with a degree in Elementary Education, which led to an eight year career teaching second grade in Lombard. In 1962, Sharon married Ralph Thomas Kindred in LaGrange Park, IL. Following teaching, Sharon dedicated her life to the family business, Kin-Ko Ace Stores, Inc., the company started by Rudy Koller and Tom Kindred. Sharon will also be remembered as an avid girl scout, pianist and boater on Lake Michigan. She is survived by her husband Tom and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Rudy and Inga. Visitation 4-8pm Sunday Sept. 16th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove. Visitation will continue 9-11am Monday Sept. 17th at the funeral home and proceed to Clarendon Hills Cemetery for interment at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Chicago at http://foundation.luriechildrens.org/site/TR?px=1542081&fr_id=1720&pg=personal. Funeral info 630-964-6500
Dear Tom,
We were so sorry to hear about Sharon’s passing. Just know that we’re thinking about you, but won’ t be attending the wake or funeral, as we are now permanent residents of Arizona.
Rosalie & Barry
Very sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was a fine lady who, despite our differences, helped me get my first job after college at Ace Hardware Corporation. My condolences to her extended family at Kin-Ko Ace Hardware.