Chase Dustin Hires, 31, of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Chicago. He was born September 18, 1985 in Overland Park, KS, the son of Roger Hires and Kay (Hires) Bronson.

Chase was an avid Kansas Jayhawk fan. He loved music, artwork, traveling, golfing, and taking pictures. Chase also enjoyed riding his bicycle through the streets of downtown Chicago and kayaking. He was employed by DevMynd Design Software Company.  Chase had an overabundance of friends who also adored him and a very loving family.

He is survived by his mother, Kay and his stepfather, Jack Bronson of Yorkville, IL; one sister, Nakia Kay Hires of Wheeling, IL; his nephew, Summit Foster and his niece, Maevi Noel; two stepbrothers, Jeremiah (Janci) Bronson of Ames, IA and Daniel Bronson of Newton, KS; his maternal grandmother, Violet Gehrke of Minneapolis, KS; his paternal grandfather, Jack Hires of Overland Park, KS; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Hires, his paternal grandmother, Joan Hires, and his maternal grandfather, Leon Gehrke.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M., Monday August 21 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. A Private burial will be held in the Delphos Cemetery, Delphos, KS.