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Robert Degen Obituary

Degen Sr., Robert J. beloved husband of Plarie, dear father of Linda (Gene) Newman, Cindy Degen, Christine (Kevin) Orzechowski, Robert Jr. (Susette) and Keith (Maureen), grandfather of eight, brother of Lorraine (the late John) Scott and the late Dorothy (the late Jim) Graham. Please omit flowers. Funeral service Saturday, at 9:15 a.m., from Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Rd. (8000 W.), Hickory Hills, to Sacred Heat Church, 8200 W. 111th St., for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-430-5700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 10, 2006.

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David & Jane Lorenz

February 19, 2006

Dear Rob and Susette,

Jane and I were very sorry to hear that Rob's dad had passed away. However, he is in a far better place with his Lord. We know that his funeral was a "Celebration of Eternal Life." May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Janet Ziman

February 10, 2006

Chris & family,

Please accept the sympathy of myself & the entire Loris family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

Love you,

Jan

Ray Thomsen

February 10, 2006

Dear Marie Sorry to read about Bob's passing. I will always remember Bob as a very wonderful person. My sympathy to you and your family. Ray Thomsen

TAMMY WILSON

February 10, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Degen Family.My prayers are with you all. I am very sorry I will not be attending the services.Please know that my thoughts are with you. I will miss him.

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