Kase, D.O., Robert G. beloved husband of Peggy (nee Schnepf), loving father of Natalie and Emily Kase, fond son of Edward and the late Irene Kase, dear brother of Thomas (Barbara) Kase, Timothy (Sue) Kase, Kathleen (Michael) Kelly and Sandra (John) Canning and brother-in-law of Mark (Patti) Schnepf, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dr. Kase was physician at Family Practice Center in Palatine for 15 years. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine and Wednesday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Edna Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice in Dr. Kase's name would be appreciated. 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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sandy
February 18, 2026
My dear brother Rob is missed everyday. He remains in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I am truly blessed to have such a loving supportive family. I love you so much my dear brother.
San
February 18, 2025
Love you with all my heart dear brother. You are never forgotten.
San
February 18, 2024
I dreamt of you the other night. What a good dream it was...seeing your smiling face again. I miss you brother with all my heart.
Kathy
February 19, 2023
Miss you, sweet, funny brother every day.
February 20, 2019
Dave Wood and Chris Smith miss our friend and Creighton roommate, Bob. Our hearts and prayers are with all of Bob's family and friends. We remember Bob with much laughter and mirth. He was a great friend. Cheers!
Sandy
February 19, 2019
I miss you my dear brother. The absence of you makes my heart ache. I love you.
Carollynn Manfredini
August 16, 2018
Rest in peace Robert
Carmie & Arlene Gagliano
February 19, 2008
My husband and I trusted Dr. Kase and were a patient of his from when he first opened. We miss him and it will be very hard to find a doctor to replace him.
Michelle
March 27, 2007
I just learned of the passing of Dr. Kase last night, and I still cannot believe it. He was my Dr. for 15 years. He was a great listener and always took the time to treat each and every person that walked through his door. He has touched my entire family and he will be greatly missed.
carollynn manfredini
March 12, 2007
Dr. Kase was the best! He has helped myself as well as my Mother
with are Health issues.God Bless
Family and all his loved ones, he will be missed.
Carollynn Manfredini
Carol Layman
March 9, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Kase. He was a wonderful doctor and kind and gracious man. I wish your family peace during this difficult time.
Valerie Putek
March 8, 2007
I was terribly saddened to hear about the news of Dr. Kase's passing. He was a kind person, as well as a good doctor. I will always fondly remember the two and a half years I worked at his office. His smart wit always made all of us laugh. My deepest sympathies go out to his wife, daughters, and family. You will be missed.
Sherri,Brittany,Lauren,Patty & Kimble Hicks
March 6, 2007
To Peggy, Natalie & Emily,
We are shocked at hearing this tragic news today. This has left us in disbelief and we shall pray for your strength during this difficult time. We are so sorry. Please let the girls and I bring you dinner some evening soon.
Denise Larson
March 6, 2007
It is with a heavy heart that our family has learned of Dr. Kase's passing. He has helped our family greatly and our prayers are with your family at this time. We will remember him as a gentle, caring doctor with a truly wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed by many. May God grant you peace at this time of loss.
Char Trost
March 4, 2007
My deepest sympathies to you Peggy and your family in the loss of your dear husband. My prayers are with you and your family.
Alfredo & Raquel Anis
March 3, 2007
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow at the loss of Dr. Kase. He truly was a wonderful doctor who was very patient and concerned. He just listened and cared. We will miss him.
Irene Larson
March 2, 2007
To Dr Kase's family, friends, collegues, and staff at Family Practice Center,
My sincere condolences at the loss of this kind, generous and caring man. Dr Kase was not just tall in stature, but character as well. He will be missed by so many.
May God sustain you and grant you His peace at this time of loss.
Beverly Holmes
March 2, 2007
Dr. Kase was a gentle giant, always
soft spoken and quick with a smile.
It is so very sad that he died so young. My sympathies to his family.
Eloise and Gary Haverland
March 1, 2007
Dear Kase Family,
Our hearts are heavy and we shall miss Dr. Kase so much. He was our doctor for over 20 years. I always felt listened to, treated well and made to feel special on each and every visit. We know he leaves a huge void in your lives and we too feel lost without him.
May your faith and the support of friends and family sustain you through the next few weeks and months.
Joann Kiehn
March 1, 2007
Dear Kase Family,
... It is with great sadness to hear about Dr. Kase... he was a caring man... with his family and his patients...he saw to our four childrens ear infections... broken bones and sports physicals... he listened and encouraged them. He can not be replaced but we are all better people for having known him and for him touching all our lives. God Bless Dr. Kase and all his loved ones.
The Kiehn family
Pacific Grove, California
Erica Pisarevsky
February 28, 2007
TO the KAse Girls:
My heart is with you all and I that I wish you all the bet. I'm aways a phone call away. I Love you all.
kathleen kelly
February 28, 2007
my dear peggy, natalie and em...may the love and support of family and friends be your strength now...we are here for you my dears...i am humbled by your love and strength and courage...there won't be a day that i won't think about rob and what a great man and brother he was..love you guys kathy
Sheila McCarthy-Daskovsky
February 28, 2007
Dear Family of Bob, I was shocked and saddened to read the notice of Bob's death in the newspaper. I will be keeping all of you in my prayers. Sheila
Donald Lane
February 28, 2007
We fondly remember Dr. Bob as physician and friend to three generations of our family - us, our three daughters and our first grandson. He calmly diagnosed a heart attack and rushed me off to NWCH to be their first bypass patient in 1991.
Though we had to change to other doctors for insurance reasons many years ago, we will always remember and cherish the memories of his gentle and reassuring manner. God bless his memory and his family.
Don & Margi Lane
Jill & Rich Bennecke
February 28, 2007
As a former employee and friend, I was truly saddened to hear that a such a caring, vibrant and gentle man was taken so soon. Our deepest condolences to the entire Kase family during this difficult time. May happy memories ease your pain.
John N. Kasimos, D.O.
February 28, 2007
Dear Peggy, Natalie,& Emily
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Bob's passing. He and I were classmates in medical school. I remember him fondly from days of much hard work with many good times. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Morgan Murphy
February 27, 2007
God saw he was getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her
and whispered, "Come with Me".
With tear-filled eyes we watched him
suffer and fade away.
Although we loved him deeply,
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard-working hands put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
-Nancy Rose Bouchard
God bless you all, my prayers are with you
Candy Brousseau
February 27, 2007
Peggy and girls,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thought and prayers our with you.
Candy & Pat Brousseau
Carol and Tim Stone
February 27, 2007
We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of a wonderful person. He was there for our family when we needed him.
Sue and Sarah DeFranco
February 27, 2007
To the family of Dr. Kase,
Our deepest sympathies to you in your time of loss. Dr. Kase was a wonderful, caring, understanding doctor. No matter how busy the office was, he took time with each patient and never rushed us out the door. He will be truly missed by all that have come in contact with him. You are in our prayers.
Fernando,Anette,Anthony,Sandra Resendiz
February 27, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to peggy and family.We are sorry about what happened, Dr. Kase he was like part of our family,I've known him since I was 11 year old.
he was,and still is one of the best doctor and friend.My family and myself will miss you.
THANK YOU DR.KASE
Mike Dicker
February 27, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of such a good man. Dr. Kase made such a difference in the health and well being of my family, and especially Mom. You will be missed deeply!
Nancy Buck
February 27, 2007
Dr. Kase was a wonderful careing and sincere doctor. He will be truly missed not only in the area of medicine but also as human being who helped so many and cared so very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Rob & Ann Peavey (nee Culver)
February 27, 2007
Peggy, Natalie,& Emily,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I hope you are able to find comfort in the love and support of family and friends during this very sad time.
Tom and Linda Keene
February 27, 2007
Dear Peggy,
There are no words to express the sadness Tom and I feel for you and the girls during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the days to come.
With Love
Lynne O'Toole
February 26, 2007
I would like to express my sincere sympathies to Dr. Kases' family,friends and staff. Dr. Kase was a wonderful man-with a bed side manner that was truly amazing. He has seen me as a patient for some 18+ years and I am so saddened by his passing. He was an incredible physician, a caring man and a person that I will never forget. God's peace to you all at this most difficult time.
MARGIT&LASZLO&FAMILY NAGY
February 26, 2007
DEAR DR KASE FAMILY
WE BEN SEEING DR KASE SINCE HE STARTED AT THE OFFICE ON PLUM GROVE ROAD.HE CALL ME MARGI.EVERY ONE WHO NEW HIM THOUGHT OF HIM AS A FRIEND.HE WAS THE BEST!!!WE ALL MISS HIM GREATLY.HE CANNOT BE REPLACED.THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE YOU!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY,FRIEND,AND STAFF
Tod, Amy, Jordan & Scott
February 26, 2007
Peggy Nat and Emily,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. As your friends and neighbors our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. You can count on us to be there for you. All our love.
Jean Martin
February 26, 2007
Dear Peggy, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I still think of you often and the fun times we had together at our Mary Kay get events. May you and your family find comfort in the Lord's everlasting arms. You will be in my prayers.
With love and sympathy, Jean
Steve Siegel
February 26, 2007
Peggy my deepest sympathy to you and the girls.
sharon panayi
February 26, 2007
You were our physian. But to us you were so much more. You were so caring & kind.We all loved you.We will miss seeing your smile. We will always rember you. Though our memories your legend will live on. Our deepest sympathy to your family. The Panayi Family
Lyon Family
February 26, 2007
Dear Kase Family, We are deeply saddened to hear that Dr. Kase has passed away. We will always remember the fine physician he was. Although he was so busy, he would always listen attentively and had a bedside manner that reflected his genuinely kind disposition and honorable character. He truly served his community in an extraordinary way. He had so many gifts including an endearing personality. He was remarkable to say the least. We know how difficult it will be to face the future without him. We will pray that your memories of him will sustain you throught your lives.
Robert Geary
February 26, 2007
Dear Peggy, Natalie, Emily, Family,
and Friends,
May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. It was with great sadness when Brett informed me of your loss. I sit here in my office today and read "Footprints",
and hope that it may bring you comfort. My prayers for you and your
family will always be in my heart.
Sincerely,
Robert Geary, D.P.M.
Madeline Rosenbach
February 26, 2007
Dear Peggy,
My deepest Sympathy to you and your
Children on the loss of you Dear
husband. That is such a terrible
death to have happen so fast.
Madeline (Botel) Rosenbach
Your Aunt Marie's Sister
Charles Aldrich
February 26, 2007
I've been seeing Doctor Kase since he started at the office on Plum Grove Road in Rolling Meadows.I saw him just a few weeks ago and as he was looking through volume three of my case chart we began reminicing about how long it had been. Although I always called him Doctor I, like everyone who new him, thought of him as a friend. He was the BEST and we all will miss him greatly. He cannot be replaced. My thoughts and prayers go out to his familt, friends, and staff.
Jennifer Rivera
February 26, 2007
Dr. Kase has been my doctor for the past 15 years or so and will be missed dearly, my heart goes out to his family and friends.
Dr. Chris & Dr. Donna McLaughlin
February 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathy in your families loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
David Zech
February 26, 2007
Dr. Kase was a fantastic doctor and a good friend. I feel truly blessed for having known him. I will miss those days out on the golf course, chasing after errant tee shots. Always the positive thinker, if a ball was heading out of bounds, Dr. Kase would swear that it hit a tree and came back into play.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and co-workers.
May God bless you and take you into his loving arms for all time.
Maria Di Prima-Anderson
February 26, 2007
To the dear family members, colleagues and friends of Dr. Kase, please allow me to express my deepest sympathy. Not only was Dr. Kase a caring, intelligent doctor, he was a man who loved a great turn of phrase and shared his quirky sense of humor. Just two weeks ago, he proudly escorted me into his office, to share the small shrine he had to his girls. He was proud of your academic achievements--and your ability to conduct a good shopping trip! Please know that you all are in my prayers. Dr. Kase no longer needs them--he went, much too early, home.
Justen Timmerman
February 26, 2007
What a man and doctor. In our many rounds of golf at Fox Lake, he taught me so much about life. I remember how we would be golfing and making fun of all the people in the office buildings that had to work. Now I’m one of those suckers in the office buildings jealous of all the people out golfing. I will always remember those perfect golfing days and the thousands of laughs we shared. He never let anything get him down even when he would three-putt. He always made sure everyone around him had a good time and lived life to the fullest.
Dave & Lynda Barrett
February 26, 2007
I just saw Dr. Bob last month and was stunned when my wife called me this morning and told me of his passing. I am still having a hard time with it. He was my doctor for the past 18 years and I will truely miss him. My family extends our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
Carm & Arlene Gagliano
February 26, 2007
Dear Dr. Kase's Family
We are going to miss him dearly. We have been going to him for 20 years since he started in Palatine. He was always so understanding and caring. We are going to miss him dearly. Sorry for your loss.
Jessica Spizzirri
February 26, 2007
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Dr. Kase and his staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
MRI Professionals
Elk Grove Village
Palatine
Palatine, IL
David Wood
February 26, 2007
Bob was my college roommate during our fours years together at Creighton University. I knew him before he helped so many people as a doctor. To me he was a wonderful friend who was smart and funny. I will always treasure our college years with a smile on my face.
Chris Smith
February 26, 2007
As a college classmate and roommate of Bob's it's with a heavy heart that I extend my condolances. A greater friend I have never had. The days we spent together 30 some years ago still bring a smile to my face as I remember his great humor.
Sharon Florey
February 26, 2007
To the Family and Friends of Dr. Kase:
I am so sorry for your loss. My world has been diminished by his untimely passing.
May you draw comfort in the fact that his time here was used to the fullest good.
Susan Leach
February 26, 2007
Dr. Kase has been a kind, caring and attentive doctor to me and my family for over 15 years. He had a gift and used it to help many people. We are thankful for his kindness, care and help he provided to us. He was a great man who lit up the room whenever he walked in. We are thankful that we knew him. To his family - may you find peace as time passes and smile as you hold to your memories of him. God is with you through this!
February 25, 2007
We feel we have not only lost you as our Dr., but we have lost a long time friend. You were always there as a soft, safe place to fall when we were not feeling well. Rest peacefully with God. We will meet again some day. Our prayers are with your family.
Phil and Charlene Ehlers
Ann DeMatteo
February 25, 2007
Dear Dr.Kase's Family & Employees
Our deepest heartfelt sympanthy to all. Dr Kase saw us at our worst
and as always after seeing him we some how felt better, You definitly had a gift with people. We will truly feel your loss forever, it was such a comfort to know you were there even if it was for too short a time... Our love & prayers The DeMatteo Family Tony Ann TonyII Sarah, Mike & Amanda....
Gwen Thompson
February 25, 2007
Deepest Sympathies to family, friends and staff.
Dr. Kase was a caring, kind man and he will be missed a great deal.
Keith Mistretta
February 25, 2007
I have been a patient for the last fourteen years. Dr. Kase was one of the nicest doctors I know, that's why I have only been going to him. My deepest sympathies.
Katie Russo
February 25, 2007
There is not much to say exept I am so sorry. I will be there for all of you. Nat, Em, and Mrs. Kase. You are all awesome people, and I will do all I can to help.
John Rausch
February 25, 2007
I was a patient for 15 years, treated and cured of many illnesses, always successfully, because of his personable concern and care. Most of all just visiting his office left me feeling better. It's like losing a member of my family. I will miss him very much, he was one of my favorite people.
Holly Scheid
February 25, 2007
Dr. Kase diagnosed our daughter Emmalee with acute appendicitis when we were visiting family in the Chicago area over a year ago. She needed surgery immediately and he might have saved her life! We are so grateful to him and the staff at Family Practice Center. We were so sorry to hear of his passing and our deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends.
Adrian Klimaszewski
February 25, 2007
I knew Dr.Kase not as a doctor, but as a loving father and a great man. Just last week we rode together with Emily to the movie theater, you will be truly missed.
Laura
February 25, 2007
"Doc":
For the past 11+ years your kindness, generosity and crazy sense of humor made coming to work easy. I will miss seeing you on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will always remember those days with fond affection. Wherever you are, I hope it brings to you a sense of comfort and peace. Rest easy.
"Miss" Laura
F.P.C.
Mary Alice Stralina
February 25, 2007
My Deepest Sympathies go out to all of you at this time of need. Dr. Kase was my doctor for several years and he was a wonderful Doctor and person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Donald & Eleanor Fanning
February 25, 2007
Our hearts are there with you, Peggy, Natalie and Emily. We all will deeply miss Dr Bob. He always had a very gentle smile for everyone. Our very deep sympathies are sent to you all.
Erica Grace Anderson
February 24, 2007
Dr. Kase was my doctor for years. He was never impersonal when he treated me. He really cared about his patients and I truly felt like he knew me. I knew a lot about his daughters because he always gushed with pride about their accomplishments and character. I know that everyone who knew him will be deeply saddened by his passing.
Jeanette and Joe Castro
February 24, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Dr. Kase was one in a million. Our family will miss him. God bless
Jennifer Swimmer
February 24, 2007
I rode the bus with Natalie last year to school. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Suzy Cuellar
February 24, 2007
Dr. Kase was always so kind, gentle and professional. My husband, son and I have had the privilege of being treated by him. He helped me with many difficulties many times.
I am so sorry for his family, friends and colleagues. My heart and prayers go out to you.
God has a precious soul with Him now. God bless all who have been left to carry on. May you feel His strength to keep you strong. May all of the love the Dr. Kase shared with you be yours forever.
Rick & Margie Jones & Family
February 24, 2007
Our condolences to the Kase family, friends, employees and everyone else that knew Dr. Kase - we are all devastated by this terrible loss and know that all our lives will be affected forever. You touched us all Dr. Kase and will be greatly missed. Thank you for all that you did for our entire family. May you rest in peace.
Pete Larios
February 24, 2007
Dr. Kase, my man... You will be truly missed. There will never be another one like you.. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless.
Patti Larson
February 24, 2007
I used to work with Dr. Kase, and myself and family were patients of the Family Treatment Center when we lived in Palatine. We are all deeply saddened to learn of his passing. I don't know what happened, but I pray that he is in peace. I also hope that his family finds the comfort from their family and friends that we found when my dad died. All of our thoughts are with you.
Samantha Campen (nee Patt)
February 24, 2007
My deepest sympathies to his family. Dr. Kase will be greatly missed.
Jarrett & Sandra DiFatta
February 24, 2007
I was a patient of Dr. Kase. My whole family thought of him as a "Friend", a very gentle, kind man that always cared. He would fix us up with whatever illness we had, but would always take time to talk to us like a friend. We'll miss him
A long time patient of Dr. Kase
February 24, 2007
To the family of Dr. Kase,
Our deepest sympathies are with you in your time of loss. What a wonderful, caring, charismatic man Dr. Kase was. He will be truly missed by all that have come in contact with him. May you cherish every memory and moment you shared with him! Your whole family are in our prayers
Marion & Bill Larios/Diaz
February 24, 2007
How will we go on without Dr. Kase...our doctor, our friend. You were always the best Dr. Kase...we will truly miss you my friend.
Marion & Bill Larios/Diaz
February 24, 2007
Dr. Kase, you were truly one in a million...our doctor and our friend since you first came to Palatine. We have never known a doctor like you and never will again. Our hearts our broken. Rest in peace my dear friend.
C.
February 24, 2007
2Corinthians1:3,4-"The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation."
May this family be comforted as they remember their son/ brother/ uncle/ husband/ friend...Mr. Kase.
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