Alwin Kirschbaum, age 88, a resident of Des Plaines, Illinois since 1968 passed away November 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Gertrud nee Haupt. Loving father of Dolores (Kurt) Richardson and Debbie Keith. Proud grandfather of Erik, Kristin, Matthew Richardson, and Kelsey Rhoden, and great-grandfather of David and Victoria Rhoden. Alwin was born December 27, 1934 to the late Emil and the late Olga (nee Hintz) Kirschbaum. Private family services will be held. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Center. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .