James Rylie Hietbrink, 73, of Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood, died on Aug. 15, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home in Imperial Towers, surrounded by the attentive love of his husband Vee, sisters Carol and Mary, and brother-in-law Bill.
He was born in Holland, Michigan. When James was ten, the family relocated to Fort Lauderdale, where he later graduated from Northeast High School. After attending Calvin College, he went on to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and completed his degree in Science, Industrial and Operations Engineering.
James had true passion for his work at the University of Chicago Medicine. He enjoyed a successful career as facility director, retiring after 27 years. James served as the principal planner of the hospital pavilion, named the Center for Care and Discovery, which opened in 2012.
He was also an ardent audiophile, investing in his love of electronics and music.
Cherished husband of seven years to Verasak “Vee” Kongdanpai; adored brother of Carol (Bill) Zabilansky and Mary Hietbrink; brother-in-law of Suthathip Kongdanpai and Soraya Chonmala; and son-in-law of Buye Kongdanpai.
Preceded in death by parents John Thomas and Marian Hietbrink.
Services are private.
Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.PASSAGES James Rylie Hietbrink
James Rylie Hietbrink, 73, of Chicago’s Buena Park neighborhood, died on Aug. 15, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home in Imperial Towers, surrounded by the attentive love of his husband Vee, sisters Carol and Mary, and brother-in-law Bill.
He was born in Holland, Michigan. When James was ten, the family relocated to Fort Lauderdale, where he later graduated from Northeast High School. After attending Calvin College, he went on to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and completed his degree in Science, Industrial and Operations Engineering.
James had true passion for his work at the University of Chicago Medicine. He enjoyed a successful career as facility director, retiring after 27 years. James served as the principal planner of the hospital pavilion, named the Center for Care and Discovery, which opened in 2012.
He was also an ardent audiophile, investing in his love of electronics and music.
Cherished husband of seven years to Verasak “Vee” Kongdanpai; adored brother of Carol (Bill) Zabilansky and Mary Hietbrink; brother-in-law of Suthathip Kongdanpai and Soraya Chonmala; and son-in-law of Buye Kongdanpai.
Preceded in death by parents John Thomas and Marian Hietbrink.
Services are private.
Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.