Obit of Harold "Hank" Aberle

Harold “Hank” Aberle, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday (Feb. 17, 2018) at Meadows Mennonite Nursing Home, Chenoa, where he had been a resident for just over four years. Hank was born on March 26, 1928, in Strawn, to Carl and Lydia Aberle. One of 10 children, he was raised on the family farm southeast of Chatsworth and attended and graduated from Chatsworth High School in 1947. After high school, Hank proudly served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War. Upon returning home from the military, Hank settled on the family farm and on Jan. 10, 1959, married his beloved wife, Donna Leonard at St. Patrick’s Church, in Kankakee. Hank and Donna were happily married for 46 years until Donna’s passing in 2005. In addition to farming for more than 50 years, Hank was a very active member of the Chatsworth community. He was a proud member of Legion Post 613, where he served two terms as Post Commander. Hank also was a member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank of Chatsworth for nearly 40 years and served on a variety of other boards and committees in Chatsworth and surrounding communities. In addition to his wife Donna, Hank was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Elmer, William, Reuben and Ezra; and his sisters, Elizabeth and Leota.  Hank is survived by his sons, Dennis (Debbie), Thawville; and Scott (Kathleen), Lake Forest; his six grandchildren, Renee, Kristen, Matthew, Annie, Charlie and Tommie; his two great-grandchildren; three sisters; Rose, Anne and Lois; several loving nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home, 311 E Walnut St, Chatsworth. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chatsworth, where military rites will be accorded. Hank was a loving and devoted husband and a hero to his two sons. He will be dearly missed by all of those who knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Meadows Mennonite Nursing Home, 24588 Church St., Chenoa, 61726, or the Alzheimer’s Association, National Office 225 N. Michigan Ave. FL17, Chicago, IL 60601. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.calvertmemorial.com.