Eileen L. Hurley

Eileen was born on September 19, 1927, to Fredrick and Bertha Zemke in Chicago, Illinois, and spent most of her life living in or near the city. Her parents both worked at the Chicago Stock Yards during its peak and married after meeting at a “trolley stop” outside it’s gates. They went on to have 3 daughters, Eileen being their youngest. She and her sister Shirley would recall vividly life for the family during the Great Depression, but that was often accompanied by the stories of the fun they’d have escaping city lifer to their uncle’s farm in central Iowa most summers.

Eileen met her husband George at a “weenie roast” in one of Chicago’s many forest preserves. The were married June 10, 1950, and went on to have 3 children who she entertained endlessly with the many delights of that great city. Her two favorites seemed to be the beaches of Lake Michigan and the trip downtown at Christmas time to see the delightfully decorated windows at Marshall Fields. As children we would ride up the escalators past the 6 story indoor lighted Christmas tree so see Santa, shop for Frango Mints and then end our day eating in their famous dining room. She loved that tradition!

Eileen was a great cook, loved to entertain friends and family, was always beautifully dressed and kept a meticulously clean home to the very end! A stay at home mother for many years she eventually returned to work and was a much valued employee. When they retired George and Eileen moved to Bedford, TX, to be nearer to her grandchildren, all of whom lit up her life.

Eileen was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Lily Zemke and sister Shirley Shaffer (Hafer), and late brother-in-law Harold Shaffer.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 71 years, George Hurley, daughter Cheryl and husband Don Routson, daughter Patricia and husband of many years, Mark Allen, son Steve and wife Jan Hurley.

Grandchildren, Anne Routson, Sarah Webster and husband Matt, Thomas Routson and wife Allison (great grandchildren Alexis, Draven and Madison), Matthew Allen, Michael Allen and Max Allen.

Patrick Hurley and wife SaraBeth (daughter Chloe), Darren Hurley (and family) and twins Quinn Hurley and Maureen Hurley (daughter Gabrielle), Beloved niece Pam Reinke and husband Wolfgang (Butch), great niece and nephews, Paul Reinke and family, Claudia Henkl and family, and Andy Reinke and family.

Visitation: Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 2:00PM - 6:00PM at JE Foust and Son Funeral Home.