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Robert Coote Obituary

Coote, Robert "Bob" Age 63 of South Elgin passed away July 8, 2012. Beloved father of Eric Coote of Plainfield, Dana Coote of Schaumburg, & Bobby Coote of Palmdale, CA; cherished brother of Kathy (Kent Fisher) Headley of Salem, Keith (Linda) Coote of Palos Hills, Derf (Cindy) Niegocki of S. Milwaukee, WI, Chris (Rick) Towner of Chicago Ridge, & Kelly (Bill) Sujka of Oak Forest; dear grandfather of Seth & Joshua Coote. Preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; his parents, Fred & Mary Niegocki; his brother Dave Niegocki; and his dog Shanna. Bob served as a lance corporal in the Marine Corp for 2 years & in the reserves for 4 1/2 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police & a volunteer firefighter for Chicago Ridge. He retired from the DuPage County Sheriff's Department in 2011. Memorial visitation Wednesday, July 11 at 6pm until time of service at 8pm at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St, Tinley Park. Committal service Thursday, July 12 at 11am at Heartland to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, inurnment at 1pm. For info or to sign the guestbook, (708)444-2266 or HeartlandMemorial.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 10, 2012.

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Chris Towner

July 11, 2012

Bob, you will always be in our hearts and prayers. May you finally rest in peace and thank you for the bonnet.

With love from your baby sister, Chris

Mark Gliesmann

July 11, 2012

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Michael Boese

July 10, 2012

Condolences and sympathy on your loss Bob was a trusted colleague, a great member of the sheriffs department and a friend . God Bless him he will be missed

larry & irma malysa

July 10, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. May your dad fine another happiness in heaven.

July 10, 2012

I love you dad May God hold you in his arms & comfort you with his presence I miss you
Your son Dana

Heidi Malysa

July 10, 2012

My deepest condolensces to the Coote Family, Bob was a wonderful man. I am praying for peace for Bob and for the Coote family. Rest in Peace.

Mike Drugan

July 10, 2012

You will be missed Bob. From your service to your country in the USMC and your time with DSO, you kept people safe and secure with honor. Rest in peace.

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