Richard Sprague Obituary

Hon. Richard Fuller Sprague, 75, of Western Springs, passed away March 11, 2009. Richard was born April 15, 1933 in Chicago. He worked as a prosecutor for the US Attorney's office and served over 20 years as an Administrative Law Judge. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed musicals, dining out and being with friends where he enjoyed discussing philosophy and politics. He also enjoyed races and was a Chicago Bears fan. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 3-8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Mass 11:15am Monday, March 16, 2009 at St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Husband of Charlene; father of Stephanie (Joseph) Chodl, Richard (Ursula), Heather and Timothy; grandfather of Michael and Nicholas; brother of the late Thomas and the late Evelyn and uncle to many. Memorials in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, the St. John of the Cross Endowment Fund of to Nazareth Academy. Funeral arrangements handled by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, (708) 352-6500.