Anton George “Tony” Heller
Anton George “Tony” Heller, 86, of Plymouth Place, LaGrange Park, formerly of Riverside. Beloved husband of Dawn. Loving brother of the late Margaret (late Clarence, Jr.) Novak. Devoted aunt of Greta (Stephen) Disette, Sandra Petersen and Clarence Novak. Tony was right offensive tackle at Riverside-Brookfield High School, where he also played basketball and baseball. He also played sports at Miami of Ohio for one year, and at Carlaton College, where he also was a proctor. He then attended the American Academy of Fine Arts, where he earned a degree in Fine Arts. Tony also loved cats! There will be Celebration of Friendship and Family at 10am on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Plymouth Place (Dole Hall), LaGrange Park. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
My prayers and condolences go out to Tony’s family and his wife Dawn. Both Tony and Dawn are a rare breed. They are kind and welcoming to everyone. I was a clinical instructor at Plymouth Place for several years. Tony and Dawn held a party (even had special treats) in their residence on the last day of clinical for my students.
May the angels welcome Tony to heaven. And May God bless Tony’s family during this difficult time.
So Sorry I did not see her in her later years. She was my senior year English teacher (1961) and a dear teacher, friend and person. She came to track meets to see the team perform and I learned a lot from her in class. A very classy lade, even though she was a “Packer Backer”, back in the day that the Bears couldn’t beat the Packers. I was part of 6 male make grands in ’61 that she taught and all of whom became lawyers. I wanted to bring the “band of brothers” to see it. So sorry it did not occur.
You were the best “Mrs. Heller”!