Myrna Hameister

Myrna Hameister, 85, of Oak Park (formerly of Beecher & Homewood) passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Myrna was born on June 16, 1940, to Margorie and George Firnhaber. Myrna attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Dolton and then Beecher High School. It was in Beecher that she met and married her beloved husband of 61 years, Eugene Hameister. In 1970, the couple moved to Homewood with young son, Brian, where they resided until 2025. Myrna worked for many years as a bookkeeper and office manager in the construction industry. She was a woman of integrity and strong faith who volunteered for every school and church event. She greatly enjoyed being a long-time member of the church choir. She is survived by her son Brian (Gretchen) Hameister, grandsons Jason and Eric Hameister, sister Nancy (Phil) Altpeter, nephew Ron Firnhaber, nieces Cheryl (Mark) Salerno, Sandy (Marty) Courneya, and Gayle (Newland) Baldwin, as well as many cousins, friends, and extended family members who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7, from 9:30 - 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Beecher. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by a graveside service at St. Paul's Cemetery and a luncheon back at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Lutheran Church in Beecher. We find comfort in knowing that her legacy lives on through the memories we cherish and the love she shared with family and friends.