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Robert Gilbert Obituary

Gilbert, Robert beloved husband of the late Ann (nee McNellis), loving father of Robert (Marlene), Kenneth (Catherine), Ann Marie (Howard) Porath, Deborah (Martin) O'Brien, Michael (Kathy), Thomas (Taunny) and Joseph (Laura), loving grandfather of 25, loving great-grandfather of 20, fond brother of the late Paul (Elsie), Jerome (Lee) and Charles (Maude), also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m., from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien, to Holy Trinity Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 630-852-3595.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2006.

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Dan Schleitwiler

March 12, 2006

Dear Gilbert Family,

A wonderful man has gone home to be with his best girl. He always saw the positive in a person. Always cared enough to really listen and never hesitated to help others. He will be greatly missed.



May God bless your family,



Sincerely,

"Danil" & Julie Schleitwiler

And Family

Helen Krueger

March 6, 2006

Sincere sympathies to the entire Gilbert family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs.Helen Krueger and daughters

Thelma & Joe La Salvia, Jr.

March 6, 2006

We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Bill Krueger

March 5, 2006

Dear Bob and Family



I am very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have many fond memories of him from the old neighborhood. As I recall, he taught me to play golf. Please know that he, and you, are in my prayers.



Bill

Jim Hartzler

March 5, 2006

Bob and Family

Thinking of you today and may the peace of God be with you and may all of the great memories bring you joy in this time of sorrow.

Peace

Jim

Larry Chapman

March 4, 2006

To all the Gilberts,

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have many fond memories of both him and your mother. He was a loving, kind, and wonderful man. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

rosemary oddo

March 4, 2006

Mike and family,

You sure have to be proud to be a Gilbert-all that love and caring,

fun and sorrow. It is you.

Your dad was a great man,

The Oddos

Susan Galassi

March 4, 2006

Bob & Family



So sorry for the loss of your Dad. May Peace be with you and your family now and cherish the beautiful memories.

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