Chip W. Lindgren

Arney “Chip” W. Lindgren, of Beecher, IL, passed away on August 24, 2023. Chip was born on November 25, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to Gladys and Arney J. Lindgren. He graduated from Thornwood High School in 1973. He then went to college at Augustana College where he studied Accounting and Business. At Augustana, he met his wife of 44 years, Kathy. In May 1979, Chip started his own independent painting company, Lindgren’s Decorating. Chip and Kathy moved to Midlothian, IL, where they had their two sons, Stefan and Derek. They relocated to Beecher, IL in 2006. Chip was an avid bowler and was involved in several bowling leagues throughout his life, including in college at Augustana (along with Kathy). He also loved to golf, especially at Minne Monesse. He enjoyed spending vacations in Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee with his family and friends. He loved classic rock music and went to many live shows, including several of his son Stefan’s. He was a fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs and went to numerous games at Soldier and Wrigley Fields. Chip liked to read thriller novels, especially the Alex Cross series. He also liked to spend time in the garage tinkering with cars or outside grilling for family get-togethers. Chip was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa to all those he leaves behind, including his wife, Kathryn Lindgren (nee Meier); sons, Stefan (Ashley) Lindgren and Derek (Alex) Lindgren; granddaughter, Emmi Lindgren; sister, Lorrie (Joe) Fife; brother, David (Carolyn) Lindgren; brother-in-law, Bruce (Carol) Meier; sisters-in-law, Sandy (Ed) Jagiello, Phyllis (Bob) Fairman, and Sue Johnson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation hours will be held at Hack Funeral Home in Beecher, IL on September 1, 2023, from 4:00-7:00pm and a funeral service will begin at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Heart Association or ZERO Prostate Cancer.