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2018

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Robert Ketchen Obituary

Ketchen Sr., Robert J. U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Sirtoff). Loving father of Barbara (Robert) Dombrowski, Carolyn (William) Kuchan, Robert J. Ketchen Jr. and Donna (Gino A.) Kopel. Dear grandfather of Michelle (Rick), Kim (Nick), Nicole (Mike), Dawn (Greg), Gino B. and Nicholas. Proud great-grandfather of 10. Fond uncle of John, Vicky and Gina. Funeral Monday, June 25, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. from the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (Corner of Lorel) to St. Symphorosa Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 773-767-1840 or www.richard-midwayfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 22, 2018.

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Julie Slawniak

June 26, 2018

On behalf of myself and the staff, Board and participants at the Garfield Ridge Satellite Senior Center, please accept our condolences on the loss of Bob. He was kind-hearted and so friendly. I really admired his dedication to all his volunteer activities around the neighborhood as well as his dedication to Helen and his family. May your memories of Bob bring you some solace.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Richard-Midway Funeral Home - Chicago

5749 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Jun

25

Prayer Service

8:45 a.m.

Richard-Midway Funeral Home - Chicago

5749 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Jun

25

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Symphorosa Church

6135 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL

Jun

25

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

7201 S. Archer Ave., Justice, IL

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Richard-Midway Funeral Home - Chicago

5749 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

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