Alfred Mansfield Obituary

Don and Diana Klein (your old neighbors on Cherry Lane) give our thoughts and prayers in the loss of Al.
May you find comfort in knowing others care.

Ron..I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

I worked with Al at GEPL years ago and he was a gem! I am so sorry to hear of his passing. You are a lucky family to have had him as your very own.

Please accept my apologies for being unable to attend Alfred's funeral. It was an honor being asked to be a pall bearer. Over the summer of 2009, it was my distinct pleasure to get to know your Dad. I made it one of my goals for the summer to pick his brain. With nearly a century of accumulated wisdom and experiences ranging from Armistice Day in Mississippi ("I was very young but I was shocked at how much whiskey there was. Whiskey and Guns...") to the Influenza of the 1920's ("we had to leave my mother at a hospital in Illinois as we headed south for Louisiana...") to shady land dealings ("we got to the land in Louisiana and discovered that it was covered in stumps, we probably paid too much for it...") to riding the rails ("I just got off at the last stop... Land O' Lakes"), to his various business ventures in DuPage county ("I poured the cement for that building... the foundation was the only thing on that lot that was ever up to code!").

Most of all, though, I will miss Alfred's laugh. At times, certainly, it stemmed from confusion. I realize that. Ultimately, though, I think that his laughter came from a remarkable and eternal soul that was truly at peace with the world. It was clear to me that he liked the weather, he loved his family, and he read everything he got his hands on, not because he was a simple man but because he knew the important things in life are immaterial. That's wisdom. That's Alfred.

God Bless you all and please send my love to the Mansfield family, particularly Marian.


I hope they serve baked beans in heaven.


Love,

I'm so sorry to hear of your grandfather's and great-grandfather's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memories that you have shared bring comfort to you at this time.
Love,
The Van Hess Family
(Robert & Nancy's Aunt)

I worked with Al at the Glen Ellyn library and knew him to be a true gentleman who was so very proud of his family. My sympathies to all of you.

"May he rest quietly in the peace and light of God's arms. Many prayers to your family." The Domoleczny Family

My sympathy all of his family especially Kelli. You now have another guardian angel in heaven. He fought the good fight. May he rest in peace.

Dear Mansfield Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers in memory of your father, Alfred. Tom and I met him on several occasions and, of course, at Michael and Amanda's wedding. It was a pleasure to see both parents celebrate their long married lives together. May you remember all the good times and happiness you shared with your family.
Dede & Tom Marsh

To all of Mr. Mansfields family,
I just want to express my condolences for the loss of Alfred. I did not know him very long, having only worked with him for the last few weeks of his life. In that time, though, I met a man with a remarkable existance. He did things that I can only imagine doing and through it all had a family that anyone would be proud of. My one major regret though, was that I didn't meet him sooner. The short time that I was able to care for him will be something that will always be remembered. Again, my deepest of sympathies for your loss.

Sincerely,
James Aherin
CNA Brightstar Healthcare