North Shore Obituary: John Brockenbrough Hutchins

The following obituary is courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services.

John was born July 2, 1935 in Chicago, IL to John Sellers Hutchins and Belle Brockenbrough Hutchins. He grew up in Winnetka, IL with his three younger brothers: Coleman Sellers Hutchins, Harley Hutchins and Brown Brockenbrough Hutchins. John graduated from The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and continued on to earn his bachelor’s degree in 1958 from Williams College in Williamstown, MA.

After graduating from Williams he volunteered for the draft and became a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne’s Artillery Division at Ft. Bragg, N.C.

John started his professional career with American Hospital Supply Corp where he worked in contract supply and marketing, transferring from Chicago to New York then back to Evanston, IL over a 20 year period. He finished his career with Hospilab, International where he worked with developing countries around the world.

During retirement John volunteered his time to help seniors with taxes and other financial matters, enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family and many close friends, and pursuing his life-long passion of the game of golf.

John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Suzanne Chapman Hutchins and children John Chapman (Margaret) Hutchins, Lila Hutchins (Louis) Bahin, and Christopher Foresman (Angela) Hutchins, as well as six grandchildren: Riley Bahin, Belle Hutchins, Colin Bahin, Lila Hutchins, Tanner Hutchins and Ella Hutchins.

A private memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Northshore University Health System Foundation, Advance Care Planning, 1033 University Place, Evanston, IL 60201
or
The Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St, Vero Beach, FL 32960