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Robert Gruber Obituary

Gruber, Robert M. beloved husband of Mardelle (nee Forrest), devoted father of Kathryn, James E. (Anne), Joseph, Lisa (Frank) Carroll and Barbara (Kevin) Connelly, dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of three, son of the late Catherine and Joseph Gruber, fond brother of Anna (Stan) Potoczek and Joseph Gruber. Visitation at the Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, from 3 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m. Cremation private. Master Locksmith, inventor and manufacturer of locksmithing tools. Please omit flowers, donations to Rainbow Hospice would be preferred. Information: 773-588-5850.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2005.

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Pita Morales

October 26, 2005

We will keep your family in our prayers.



Morales Family

kelly halwani-frisque family

October 26, 2005

our love sent to the entire Gruber family..God bless you all!!

carol and Vince Kuran

October 25, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Michael and Diane Connelly

October 25, 2005

Our deepest sympathies go out to all the family.

Richard Hand

October 25, 2005

Keep your faith in God above. You will meet again in everlasting love. Richard Hand and family. 10-25-05

Jim & Jean McIlvenny

October 25, 2005

Our prayers and love are with you at this difficult time.

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