Richard “Dick” Morrell, 74, of Darien. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Wendy Shamrock and Jacqueline (Kenneth) Armbrister and the late Robert (Debbie) Morrell. Devoted grandfather of Jesse (Ashley), Cody and Jacob Shamrock, Joshua and Bradley Morrell. Dear great-grandfather of Annabelle Shamrock. Fond brother of David (Jeri), Craig (Pat), Charlie, Phil (Barbara) Morrell, Marilyn (Rick) Koszyk and the late Edna Houbolt. Dear uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Will lie in state from 10am until time of Funeral Service 11am Friday, March 31, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 6605 S. Kane Ave., Hodgkins. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family appreciated. Dick retired from NCG/Liquid Air with 25 years of service. He was also a former Hodgkins village trustee, a Hodgkins Civil Service Board member, a former Police Chief of Hodgkins/McCook Park District, and a former volunteer Pleasantview firefighter. Most recently, Dick was Superintendant of Hodgkins Public Works. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Betty. We send our deepest condolences.
With love, Char and Mark Czarnecki
I love you and miss you Uncle Dick. You were a great man. Thank you so much for being such a great “Uncle” . R.I.P. xoxo
My deepest sympathy to the Morrell families. Hang in there. One moment at a time.