Donald Edgar Hakes

Donald E. Hakes, age 87, long time South Side of Chicago resident, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Glendale, AZ. Donald was born May 10, 1933 to the late Edgar and Marjory (Church) Hakes, in Chicago, IL. The Community will remember Don as the dean of students for many years at Thornton Fractional North Highschool in Calumet City, IL. He also was an NFL official for 22 years who officiated Super Bowls XVI, XXX and XXXIII. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to both West Resthaven Funeral Home in Glendale, AZ and Kuiper Funeral Home in Highland, IN. Donald is survived by his beloved son, Gary "Michael" Hakes and his wife, Lindy, along with many nieces and nephews. A public visitation for Donald will be held Friday, April 9, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Rd., Highland, IN 46322. A prayer service will begin at 6PM on Friday, April 9, 2021. Rev. Charles W. Niblick will be officiating. Saturday will be a time of final reflection and prayers beginning at 11:30 AM, at Kuiper Funeral Home followed by entombment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 19500 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Glenwood, IL 60425. ***In order to safeguard one another and the community, please practice wearing a mask or facial covering while in attendance at the funeral home or cemetery.*** Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Hakes family.