Fred E. Harvey

Fred E. Harvey, age 98, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at Eden Vista Senior Living in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

He was born on May 27, 1927 to Samuel and Elva Sloan Harvey in Huntingburg, Ind. 

On Jan. 31, 1953, he married Hazel Tripp and they were together for over 48 years until her passing in 2001.

Fred served proudly in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. 

Fred had retired from Hewlett Packard after over 30 years working in real estate development. Fred had been a member of Rotary International.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Arlene) Harvey of Hoffman Estates; 2 granddaughters, Kristen (Brian) Newby of Hoffman Estates and Jessica Dietrich of Palatine, IL; 2 great grandchildren, Bernadette and Michael; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Irvin (Kathryn) Harvey and Jim (Dorothy) Harvey.

Visitation for Fred E. Harvey were on Sunday, Dec. 14  at Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel. A Private burial will take place at Anna City Cemetery in Anna, Ill.

The family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the local veteran’s funeral honors team. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel in Energy is in charge of arrangements.