Frida Rosa Hatley Obituary (1938

Frida Rosa Hatley, 85; of Evanston, Il, native of Hasselt, Belgium; passed away peacefully May 23, 2023. After graduating from nursing school in Antwerp, Frida moved to Germany where she met a US Soldier, Robert Hatley, married and subsequently relocated to the United States. After the untimely loss of her husband, Frida found herself in a new country with a child to raise and a limited support network. This did not deter the strong-willed Frida. She worked as a negative cutter in the television industry and raised her son, Scott, as a single mother. She later moved to G.D. Searle Laboratories, initially in the labs and eventually as an archivist with information services, where she worked for approximately 30 years before retiring. In retirement Frida loved gardening, puzzles, and communing with the birds on her balcony and deck. She infused a strong work ethic, organization, and dedication to perfection into everything she did. Perhaps what she will be remembered for most is her humor and honesty. Never afraid to tell it like it is or to share her feelings about any situation. Devoted mother of Scott Robert Hatley, loving grandmother (”Bomma”) of Charlotte Leslie Hatley, and dear sister of Robert Somers of Chelsea, Quebec, Canada. Frida is preceded in death by her husband Robert Leslie Hatley, parents Leopold Hubertus Emilius Somers and Carolus Maria Gertrudis Rhea Hendrickx Somers, and brothers Yvon Somers, Hugo Somers and Guy Somers. In lieu of donations, please plant a flower and give it the care Frida would have. A mid-summer celebration of life is being planned and further information will be forthcoming when available. For information contact Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-370-2959 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com