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In Loving Memory of

Ashley Nicole Hunt

December 16th, 2024

Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ashley Nicole Hunt, of Arlington Heights, IL, at the young age of 40. Born on March 5, 1984, she passed away on December 16, 2024, after an inspirational 5 year battle with ovarian cancer.


Ashley is survived by her parents Tom and Andrea Hunt, twin sister Danielle (Rick) Bryant, younger brother Ross (Kelsey) Hunt, and nephews Connor and Jake Bryant.
While gone far too soon, we are comforted that Ashley is finally at peace and in the arms of loved ones who preceded her in death, including paternal grandparents Bob and Alice Hunt, maternal grandparents Arnold and Gloria Jankofsky, and aunt Mindy Jankofsky.

Ashley loved traveling (#ashtravels), sampling trendy new restaurants and spoiling her nephews that she adored. She loved betting chips on nearly every number at the roulette table, re-living 90s music and pop culture and watching every Oscar-nominated movie before the award show that year. And most of all, she loved whatever you loved - as the world's best cheerleader, Ashley was always in your corner to unconditionally support and encourage you.


On Christmas Eve of 2019, after many months of undiagnosed symptoms, Ashley was diagnosed with low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare form of ovarian cancer disproportionately affecting young women. Post-diagnosis, through all the uncertainty and unimaginable discomfort, Ashley always maintained her realistic optimism, quick sense of humor and contagious smile. "One day at a time," she would always say, not only as a reminder to herself, but (more-so) to her family and friends who often demonstrated more fear and anxiety than she ever did.
Ashley's final weeks were spent in hospice care, and the range of people who came out to express their love and admiration is particularly impressive. From childhood neighbors to college roommates, high school friends to former co-workers. Fellow cancer fighters, friends of friends, A-list celebrities and even off-duty hospice workers all checked in on her daily. The impact Ashley leaves behind is truly immeasurable and far-reaching.


If you are reading this, you are invited to share in the celebration Ashley wanted after her passing - a party with friends and family sharing memories and laughs over some food, drinks and 90s music! With that, please join us to help make her final wishes a reality…


On Sunday, February 2 starting at 12:30pm, Ashley's family will be hosting a service in her honor at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home,1700 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL
Following the service there will be an open house celebration of Ashley's life from 2:30pm-6:00pm at Pinstripes Northbrook; 1150 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL. The theme will be "Time of Your Life: Ashley's 90s Memorial Party," and you can drop by at any time between those hours. Hors d'oeuvres, sweets, drinks, and live music will be provided.
Attire for both the service and memorial party is casual! And yes, please join us at the memorial party even if you're unable to attend the service.


In lieu of flowers, a special fund has been created (https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashley-hunt), which will provide multiple ways to honor Ashley, and allow us to create lasting, meaningful impacts in her name.

Ashley's family would be honored by your generous contributions.

For the link to view the memorial service and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Memorial Service

Date & Time Sunday 02/02/2025 at 12:30 PM

Address Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment

Address Private Interment
Shalom Memorial Park
Beth Shearim Mausoleum

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Celebration of Life to follow the service at:
Pinstripes Northbrook
1150 Willow Road
Northbrook, Illinois

2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Attire for both the service and memorial party is casual! And yes, please join us at the memorial party even if you're unable to attend the service.

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