Eric George Fladeland
Eric George Fladeland, 54, of Naperville. Beloved husband of Cathy. Loving father of Emma. Cherished brother of Laura and Jason (Melissa). Dear uncle of LeAnn Ward and great-uncle of Mila Hoye. Loving nephew and cousin. Loyal friend to many.
Eric loved to get to know people and he never met anyone he could not engage in conversation. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge as evidenced by stellar trivia skills and his Masters Degree in Organizational Behavior and Development. He used that knowledge to help people as a volunteer career coach through the Naperville Career Center. He happily pursued a lifelong chase of the perfect hobby which most recently focused on trap shooting and he fulfilled a long-held dream of learning to sail this past fall. His proudest and happiest moments came from watching his daughter, Emma grow into the young woman she has become, and he was so happy to know she will be attending the University of Tennessee in August.
His larger-than-life personality, goofy sense of humor and big heart will be remembered forever by the many who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christina (Schu) and George Fladeland, in-laws Helene (Bensen) and Jack Mueller.
Visitation 4 to 7 pm Wednesday, February 24th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301-75th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516. Masks and social distancing required and no more than 50 people in the funeral home at any one time. No food is allowed in the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to meet for Mass on Thursday, February 25th at 10:00am at St. Irene Catholic Church, 28W441 Warrenville Rd., Warrenville, IL 60555. The Mass will be live-streamed at https://youtu.be/tm1b6ncrCAM . Attending in person requires registration. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funeral-mass-for-eric-fladeland-registration-142547610741. Private interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Northern Illinois Food Bank, or your local food bank appreciated. Funeral Home phone 630-964-6500 or hjfunerals.com
During this time of pandemic, Eric’s family wants to stress that they do not need you physically with them to feel your support. Please do not feel obligated to attend any services. Your safety and well being are of the utmost priority!
So sorry for your loss Cathy and Emma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deepest sympathies,
Kristin, Alex, Brianna, and Ciara Cabral
Dear Cathy, Emma and family,
Our deepest sympathies. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Schuster Family
Dear Cathy, Emma and Family,
We want to express our deepest sympathies during this very difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Tricia, Paul, Elizabeth, Thomas and Olivia Wickham
Dear Cathy and Emma,
Liv and I are holding you in our prayers during this difficult time. Eric was a wonderful man and I was so blessed to know him during our time together on the St Irene school board. He was always a great listener and always shined when he talked about you guys.
God bless you,
Lauren and Olivia Bouchard
Continuing to send love and prayers to all of you. We love you all so much.
Cathy, Emma, Laura, Jason & family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Eric was the best cousin anyone could ask for! He will be deeply missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Mar
Dear Mrs.Fladeland and Emma. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you on your loss. May God give you His love and peace at this difficult time. Love, John and Kathy Pratscher.
Dear Mrs. Fladeland and Emma. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you during this dad time. May God send you His Peace and Love. john and Kathy Pratscher
Very, very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you…
Blessings to all…🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Chris and Lori Barham
Carmel, Indiana
My deepest sympathies to the Fladeland family. I was blessed to have known and worked with Eric back in the 90’s. A great guy who will be missed by all. My prayers are with you.
Jim
To Eric’s family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to Butler with Eric and was honored to have him as a friend. So many great times full of fun and laughter! Just recently reconnected on LinkedIn with Eric and so glad we did. You and your family are in our prayers!
Love you all so very much. Holding you all in my heart.
I haven’t really seen Eric since college, but it hit hard when I heard the news. He was always such a great guy and I’m sure he will be missed by not only his family, but anyone who knows, or knew, him.
Cathy and Emma,
Our prayers and broken hearts are with you both. We will always remember Eric for his loving and joyful presence. Much love to you,
Denise and Mike Kenealy
Cathy and Emma,
I am one of Eric’s fraternity brothers from Butler University and am truly devastated by this loss. I just talked to Eric last month after not really talking to him for several years. He was still the same kind, loveable, big-hearted person I got to know in college. I now regret not keeping in contact with him over the years.
You both are in my thoughts and prayers as you find a way through this loss. Please know Eric was loved and cherished by the many of us who had the privilege to know him. He will be greatly missed.
So very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers
Longtime friend and colleague (Veritas) of Eric. It was truly a privilege and honor to know him and work beside him. I’m saddened by this news and extend my deepest sympathies to your family during this challenging time.
Cathy and Emma,
My husband Jim was a fraternity brother of Eric’s, and Eric and I were friends. He was a gentle, kind, and peaceful person who always had time to talk and make every person feel loved and appreciated. It was a privilege to be his friend. Jim and I are so sorry for your loss and pray that your memories will bring you strength and peace.
Jim and Shannon (McGlade) Kapp
Keeping your family close in our hearts. My husband, Scott Milligan, and I went to Butler University with Eric. We remember him fondly as a friendly, genuine person who always had a kind word and a smile for all he met. He made the world a brighter place. We send you our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Michelle (Eichenberg) Milligan
Deear Cathy and Emma,
Holding you in my prayers and my thoughts!!
❤️💪🙏🏻
Be Well, warm and safe!!
Love,
Shannon
Cathy, Emma, Laura, Jason and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful person. I only knew Eric through Laura, but the stories she would share and tell about growing up with Eric and the bond they had exhibited the care for his family that followed him throughout his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hugs to you all.
Eric was a houseboy and the chapter sweetheart at the TriDelta house when I was at Butler. I remember cutting his hair in the dining room. 😂 That larger than life personality was present even then as well as his kind and sweet nature. I am so very sorry to read of his passing. He was a gentle giant.
So sorry to hear about Eric’s passing. Eric was a great friend and often in our thoughts.
The loss of our much-loved cousin, Eric, is heartbreaking. Eric was always gracious, caring, and so much fun. He made everyone he met feel special and important to him. We absolutely loved being around him. Our prayers, thoughts, and warm hugs go out to Cathy, Emma, Laura, Jason, and their extended family, of which we are honored to be a part of. Love, Barbara & John ( Black)
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. I worked with him a while back at Advantis/IBM/Att. He was always a larger then life personality.
Dear Cathy, Emma , and family, I knew Eric all those many years ago at Butler. My heart only contains fond memories of Eric. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband and father.
Godspeed
So very sorry to hear about Eric and our thoughts and prayers to out to the family. Hope that wonderful memories will help bring you peace. Sending big hugs! Love, Kris and Bob Solms
It was such a pleasure volunteering and working with Eric at the Career and Networking Center. He was so eager to help others and such an encouraging coach. Sending love and support to you and your entire family. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Cathy and Emma,
There are no words to describe how sorry and heartbroken we feel for the loss of your beloved Eric. We will always cherish him for the light he shined whenever we happened to cross paths.. —-What a great guy-having made the world a better place, by being in it, and leaving a positive impression upon all who were fortunate to have known him. Our hearts and prayers will be with you, always. Love, Joe, Theresa and Tasha.
We are so saddened by the loss of our friend Eric. Such a kind, funny, and sharp person. We’ve been blessed to have known/worked with Eric over the past 20 -25 years. His kindness and thoughtfulness is what allowed our relationship to go beyond work. Thoughts a prayers to his family. If anything is ever needed please feel free to reach out anytime. Charlesstoebig@yahoo.com
Cathy, Emma, Laura, Jason and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. We will always remember what a friendly, happy, and genuinely good person he was. Sending you our love and prayers.
Thad, Susan, Paige, and Ryan Donovan
Eric was someone who touched many lives. He was rich with limitless friends that he made during professional career. Always happy to help anyone and everyone is what I will always remember about Eric. So sorry to hear about his leaving us but we know he will be rested in peace!!! God bless the family!!!
Eric was a great friend and was one of the nicest people we’ve met. He loved life and loved to talk about his family, we will miss him deeply. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
With love,
The Beahm family
I feel so sad to hear the news. What a great man he was. Deepest condolences to the family.
Cathy, Emma and family I am so sorry to hear about Eric’s passing. I worked with him for a few years and he was always so supportive. We kept in touch on social media over the years. He was someone that was so kind and genuine. Qualities that positively impacted the many people that had the pleasure of knowing him. I am praying for you and am so thankful that I had the privilege of knowing Eric.
I’m sorry for the passing of Eric. I remember Eric from work, either at Sears Communications/Advantis, IBM, and AT&T. I found him to be always pleasant, easy going , easy to work with• May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences
I saw the notice of Eric’s passing through a Linked In connection request. I worked with Eric back in IBM Global Network. Eric’s warmth and good humor were an asset to all of us — no matter how technically difficult a problem we faced, or how cranky a caller. My prayers are with his family, that you feel comfort in the ongoing presence of Eric in your lives, even as you mourn the loss in physical form.
Eric was a great guy who was a pleasure to be around. Hoping that the memories that Cathy & Emma have of Eric will help to ease their pain.
So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him back in the Advantis/IBM/AT&T days. Always enjoyed the opportunity to talk with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear this. I worked with Eric back at AT&T 20 years ago – stand up guy, only one who would give me a shot when I was young engineer. My thoughts and prayers are with Eric’s family during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry! I just saw the news in the Butler Collegian today. Eric was such a kind and generous friend. I haven’t talked to him for many years, but I remember what a ray of sunshine he was. He was so supportive and funny and just one of the best people I ever knew. I am praying for you and sending you good thoughts.
I remember Eric as a co-worker at Sears/Advantis/IBM/AT&T. He was always a great easy going and friendly guy. In this sorrowful time, may the love of God, the family and strength from friends comfort his loved ones. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family and all who knew and loved him.