Henry F. Albertz, 87, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1937, in Chicago to Fontella, nee Moore and Henry Albertz. Henry, known as “Hank” to his family and friends, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Park and lived in his family home all his life.
After attending William Howard Taft High School, he worked for five decades in the film and printing industries. He was a lifelong member of the Motion Picture Laboratory Technicians and Film Editors Local 780. He married his beloved Darlene, nee Elliot on November 26, 1960, who preceded him in death in 2010. Hank enjoyed gardening, playing cards, puzzles, and spending time with his family.
Hank is survived by his children: Brian (Tina) Albertz, April (Mark) Johnson, Jeffrey (Anne) Albertz, and Amy (David) Witter; grandchildren: Brian (Jillian) Albertz, Jacquelyn Albertz, Elizabeth (Jordan) Wagner, Joshua (Monica) Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Ashley (Asa) Sipe, Emily (Chance) Seger, and Joseph Albertz; great-grandchildren: Jackson Ray, Cedar and Dietrich Wagner, Carmelino and Winifred Johnson, and Nathanael and Harper Sipe; siblings: Judy Ethridge, Ruth Ann O’Connell, Grace Carlson, and Jane Hiles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings: Lorraine Albertz, Melvin Albertz, and James Albertz.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm with prayer service starting at 2:30 pm at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee-Huntley Rd, Huntley, IL 60142.
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