In Memory

Steve Hiltabrand

June 16, 1979

Stephen L. Hiltabrand

 

     Stephen L. Hiltabrand, 33, of Moraine View State Park died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday at Parkland Hospital, Dallas Texas, from injuries he received May 31 when a water heater he was attempting to light in his home exploded. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital Medical Center and then transferred June 4 to the Dallas hospital.

 

Mr. Hiltabrand was an assistant ranger at Moraine View State Park.

 

     A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Park Hill Cemetery, the Rev. Philip D. Queen officiating.

 

     Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

     He was born Aug. 26, 1945, in Normal, a son of Benjamin F. and Miriam Cavins Hiltabrand. He married Carol Jones Jan. 29, 1965, in Niles, Mich. She survives.

 

     Also surviving are his parents, 2008 Castle Ave; two daughters, Barbara and Jennifer, at home; two brothers, Benjamin F. IV, Carlock, and David L., 2813 Coventry Court.

 

     He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Illinois Ducks Unlimited, and LeRoy Sportsman Club. He was a steward of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

 

     Memorials may be made to the Stephen L. Hiltabrand Memorial Fund in the care of Jerry Gummere, president of Peoples Bank.