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Robert Craig Obituary

Craig Sr., Robert F. age 75, WWII Purple Heart Veteran, U.S. Marine Infantry 3rd Div. Vet. of Guam and IWO Jima, VFW member Post 8322, 38 year employee of The Chicago Suntimes. Beloved husband of 50 years of the late Mary (nee Ravenscrast) Craig, loving father of Linda (Jim) Ford, Robert (Lois) Craig Jr., Mark (Coleen) Craig, dear grandfather of Kimberly and Cassie Ford, Meredith (Mason) Reed; Robert III, Michael and William Craig, preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, survived by brother, Tom Craig. Visitation Thursday, May 30, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Service 8 p.m., at Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL, 847-253-0224. In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate donations to be passed along to Hospice for Care Provided. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 29 to May 30, 2002.

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Coleen O'Donnell

June 6, 2002

Although he was not my biological Father, he spent more than 20 years teaching me what it is to have a Father. He is and always will be in my heart! I love you Poppi!

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