Albert A. Hagedorn
Albert A. Hagedorn, 97, of Western Springs, formerly of Cicero. Beloved husband of the late Florence F. Hagedorn (nee Spiewak). Loving father of Alberta (the late Timothy) Eller, Daniel (Pamela) Hagedorn, Josephine Mendenhall, John (Kimberly) Hagedorn and Michael Hagedorn. Devoted grandfather of George (Marlaine) Mendenhall, Allison (Joe) Monaghan, Jacklyn Hagedorn M.D., Kristen (John) Warken, Daniel (Marleen) Hagedorn, Erik Hagedorn, Joseph Hagedorn and Heather Mendenhall. Dear great-grandfather of Jack & Hudson Warken, Danielle Mendenhall, Joseph Monaghan and Leo Hagedorn. Cherished brother of the late Daniel J. Hagedorn. Fond brother-in-law of the late Loretta Gorczynski. Albert was a longtime banker for 35 years, a musician, entrepreneur, musical instructor, and so much more. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Visitation 10a.m. until time of chapel prayers 12p.m. Saturday, July 10th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Committal prayers and entombment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Mausoleum, Hillside. For Service Info: 708-352-6500
7/8/21
Dear Joie and the entire Hagedorn Family,
Just wanted to offer my sincere condolences at the recent passing of your dear father/grandfather/great-grandfather. May the Good Lord welcome his soul into Paradise with open arms, and may the peace of the Risen Lord, which is beyond all human understanding, gently descend upon each and every one of your grieving hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most troubling of times.
Bill Halm
Pops – you meant a lot to all of us in the Chicago music and pro audio biz. You always had a smile and a beautiful enthusiasm about you. You always helped me with the latest fake books for all those jobbing dates I played. God bless you and the Hagedorn family. Joe Stopka
Pops, I was greatly saddened when I learned of your passing. You did SO much to help the youngsters learn and play music. God Bless you and may you Rest in Eternal Peace. Mark Lierly
You were my first and only music teacher. I tried to play the accordion and, oh man, you were patient with me in my weekly
lessons. ( I was never that good) From the 1950’s thru the early 1960’s my dad would bring my little brother and myself to your basement music studio/showroom on 31st St in Cicero, for our 30 minute lesson. I knew you were a banker by trade and maybe some didn’t know,you also dabbled as full make-up and costumed circus clown. Pictures of that part of your life adorned the basement studio. You also played weekly in your music band. You and your band played at my wedding in 1969 (when people had live music at such occasions). As I remember you were very proficient in a variety of instruments
I just found out about your passing and I wanted to write a little something as I fondly remembered you. Al you lived
a long life that touched so many people, I am sure many of those were children you made laugh, as a clown and children who you
helped understand and learn the joys of music.