Doris H. (Hunt) Kirk

Doris H. Kirk "Nana" nee Hunt, age 88, formerly of Oak Park, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023 in Batavia, IL. She was a graduate of Oak Park – River Forest High School in 1952. Doris studied voice and piano after high school and was very accomplished at both. Music became her lifelong passion, along with volunteering in her community to help others. Shortly after graduation, she went to work for the Hotpoint Corporation as an Administrative Assistant. One year later she met John (Jack), and they married in 1954. Doris went to work for the Oak Park School district in the early 1970’s, spending 7 years at various grade schools, and 23 years at Oak Park River Forest High School in the Building and Grounds Department until her retirement in 2000. She was an active member of Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church in Oak Park for over 45years, as a member of the choir, bell choir, Euclid Woman’s Group, and as youth choir director, as well as serving on many committees. Doris was also a long-time member of the Woman’s singing group “The Profiles” for 40+ years, singing, dancing, performing and entertaining in the Chicagoland area bringing joy to many. A beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend to many, she is preceded in death by her Husband John (Jack) Kirk, Son Gary Kirk, parents John and Edna Hunt, in laws John and Ruth Kirk, Brother and Sister-in-law William and Bonnie Simpson. She is survived by her Son John Kirk IV, Daughter in law Carol, Grandchildren Johnny (Megan), Ryan, Lindsey Diemand (Steve), Daughter in law Peg (Alan), Grandchildren Sarah and Nora Kirk, Nieces Cynthia Simpson (Chris Frauens), Jennifer Conway (Toby), great Niece and Nephew Emily and Nathan, and many friends.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at: 

Zimmerman – Harnett Funeral Home

7319 Madison St. 

Forest Park, IL. 60130 

708-366-2200.

10:00-12:00 visitation

12:00 12:30 services with Rev. Marty Scott

1:00 burial, Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park

The Family would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the wonderful help and care given by The Landings Senior Living community and Promedica Hospice.

If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association of Chicago. http://Act.alz.org

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