William H. Hallenbeck, Jr.
William H. Hallenbeck, Jr., MS, MSPH, DrPH passed away on February 23, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Hesse; sister-in-law Kathleen Hesse; brother-in-law Bruce Hesse, Bruce’s wife, Anita, and their sons, Christopher and Daniel; niece Tia Schultz (nee Pardue); and nephew Corey Pardue. His parents William Hallenbeck Sr. and Gladys (nee Stiffler); brother Mark Hallenbeck; and sister Lucille Pardue (nee Hallenbeck) predeceased him.
Dr. Hallenbeck was a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, School of Public Health where he taught a number of courses in the environmental department and did research on various toxic substances in the environment. He enjoyed reading books about historical events and people, playing tennis, gardening, and taking walks with Carolyn and their dogs.
In his memory, the family requests that donations be made to an organization that supports research to find a cure for pancreatic cancer such as: Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research (http://pancreatic.org), Rogel Cancer Center at University of Michigan Ann Arbor (https://www.rogelcancercenter.org/ ), or Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research (https://www.lustgarten.org).
Visitation will be on March 6, from 3 to 9 pm and a memorial service on March 7, 2020 at 10:30 am at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525, (708) 352-6500.
Bill, thank you for spending your time on tennis courts with us, it was always fun.
Unfortunately we can’t say last goodbye in person, we are out of town for winter.
Carolyn and the whole family, please accept our condolences.
Ivan and Deana. Radman
Bill, I am grateful for some special memories such as our trips to Machu Picchu and Europe! We also shared lots of adventures and laughs with our tennis buddies!
Carolyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lou and Cathy Prochazka