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Robert Farrell Obituary

Farrell, Robert Eugene (our beloved Bob), age 80, of Lake Forest, IL, passed away in Naples, FL, on February 20, 2006, of a respiratory ailment. He is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Unger), daughters, Lynn (Lee) Otis, Nancy (Barry) Glazer and Marietta (Jay) Hesdorffer, a son Jeff (Susan) Mackevich and eight adoring grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, 2 p.m., at the Conway Farms Country Club, 425 S. Conway Farms Dr., Lake Forest, IL. Memorials may be made to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Please indicate your gift for Lung Disease Research, c/o Dr. Lewis Smith, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 2050, Chicago, IL, 60611. Info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2006.

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Brian and Laurie Tierney

February 25, 2006

Dear Mary,

Brian and I were so sorry to hear about Bob. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Tierney

Susie & Rob LeClercq

February 24, 2006

Dearest Mary,

How much Rob & I will miss Bob. He was so kind and giving of himself to all who were lucky to have known him.Even though he is no longer "here", he will continue to take of you Mary from his "new place". He is at peace and will remain in our hearts forever.

Our love and prayers are with you .

Susie & Rob

Cherie and Len Solomon

February 23, 2006

We will miss our good friend. Our prayers are with you and your family

Mary & Marty Sturzl-Tahija

February 23, 2006

Lynn & Lee,

My heart goes out to you. Your father was such a dear, loving person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Harry & Mia Rubinstein

February 22, 2006

Bob, Thank you for sharing many wonderful moments with us. You are the true gentleman that we know. You will always be in our heart. Mary, together we will miss him. Love you.

Maria and King Bavender

February 22, 2006

Lynn and Lee:



Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Your dad was a wonderful person.

Karen and Davis Young

February 22, 2006

Never, ever was there a better friend than Bob Farrell. Our lives were enriched by his friendship. Mary, we share your deep sense of loss.



Karen and Davis

Frank Kreuz

February 22, 2006

Mary, I was sad to learn of Bob's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. May GOD Bless you.



Frank

Peter Young

February 22, 2006

BOB,

We will always remember you fondly.

God bless you, Mary and the family.

PETER B. & GERRI YOUNG

Marlborough, MA 01752

Maddie Dugan

February 22, 2006

I will miss Bob's smiling face at our Lake Forest Caucus events!

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