David Hamblin

Norma Hamblin

MUNDELEIN, Ill. -- David Hamblin, 87, and Norma (Cook) Hamblin, 83, both of Mundelein, died this week at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, Ill. He died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, and she died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.

Norma Cook was born May 4, 1925, in Montana. David Hamblin was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Mineral.

The couple were married Oct. 23, 1943, and spent 65 years together.

They are survived by their children, Dale Hamblin and his wife, Anne, William Hamblin and his wife, Anne; six grandchildren, Heather, Hillary, Haleigh, Michael Anderson, Tamara Rozhon and Jane Walker; and six great-grandchildren.

Norma Hamblin is also survived by her sister, Arwana Dickerson. David is also survived by his brother, Raymond Hamblin; and his sister, Delores Wilson.

They were preceded in death by their brothers, Edward "Bud" Hamblin and Calvin Cook.

The service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein. The family will receive friends for an hour before the service time.

The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, 100 Tri-State International Parkway, Lincolnshire, Ill., 60069. Kristan Funeral Home of Mundelein is in charge of arrangements.