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Robert Kocanda Obituary

Kocanda, Robert T. Beloved husband of Nancy nee Cabala. Loving stepfather of Craig (Janice), Shannon, and Lauren Jandura. Dear son of James and Laurie nee Zimba Kocanda. Son-in-law of Ronald and Patricia Cabala. Fond brother of Martin (Norma) and the late Michael Kocanda. Loving uncle of Brandon and Alex. Brother-in-law of Linda (David) Haught and Kathy (Tom) Garner. Dear nephew of James Sveda and many aunts and uncles. Dear cousin and friend to many. Funeral Saturday at 10:15 am from FORAN FUNERAL HOME 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Jane de Chantal Church. Mass 11 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Horizon Hospice are appreciated. Walgreens employee for 27 years. Visitation Friday 3 pm to 9 pm. For information 708-458­0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2011.

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Diane Brodinski(Golec)

January 12, 2012

Dear Nancy,

I just read about Bob I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Emi Romo

January 5, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Kocanda at Walgreens and I can honestly say he was one of the best managers I ever had. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angie Vanek

December 31, 2011

Laurie and Jim,
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

December 30, 2011

Nancy,
I am very sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing. My deepest condolences and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
John Toland

John Lange

December 30, 2011

Nancy & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during such a difficult time.

Cindy Johnson

December 30, 2011

Nancy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will be thinking of you throughout this difficult time and we send our love.
Love,
Cindy, Chris and Brent

Lilly Kinney

December 30, 2011

Dear Nancy,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You was a wonderful person. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.

Lill & Tom Kinney

Kristie Calvino

December 29, 2011

Nancy & Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all during such a difficult time.

Rich Kloch

December 29, 2011

Dear Nancy, Laurie and Jim,

I''m deeply sorry for your loss. Nancy, I regard myself as a close friend and even a long time ago an honorary family member of Jim and Laurie. Although I did not know Robert I do know him through Jim and Laurie two of the finest people around. And, I know that Robert could only be a single reflection oh both Jim and Laurie.

Rich Kloch,
Swansea, Ma.

December 29, 2011

Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will pray to God and ask that He gives you and your family everlasting strength and comfort as you mourn the passing of your beloved husband, Bob.

Ursula Scheu

JIm & Jeanine Farej

December 29, 2011

Nancy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bob was a great guy and we are sure he will be there for you forever. You are in our prayers.
Jim and Jeanine Farej

December 29, 2011

Nancy & Family
My heart goes out to you all, no words can express my sympathy, we have to believe he is in a better place and know that you now have the BEST GUARDIAN ANGEL looking over you.
Our prayers are with you all.

Love,
Scott & Debbie Kehoe ( Carvatta)

Crystal Burks

December 29, 2011

Prayers to the Family

December 29, 2011

Bob was a kind and gentle person and we will cherish the memories of the times we shared together as a family. May the love of God, family and friends bring you peace and comfort. We will not forget our beloved Bob.
We offer our love and prayers, especially to you Nancy.
Uncle Fred & Aunt Connie

Tom Sullivan

December 29, 2011

Nancy,
May the Good Lord grant Bob eternal rest and happiness. I cherished our friendship and long lasting association. Bob and I were very close and I will always remember the momeents we spent together. I pray Nancy that you will live through all of this and continue to be strong and full of faith. God Bless you for all the loving care and tenderness you brought into Bob's life.

December 29, 2011

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a wonderful man. Our "Brother"
is at peace and watching over us. Who could ask for a better guardian angel?

Love Linda and Kathy

December 29, 2011

We will miss Bob, but know he is smiling in heaven as he plays the slots.
We are proud to call him son-in-law.
Love,
Mom & Dad

December 29, 2011

No words can express the loss of a child. You are in my prayers.

Love, Donna (Kocanda) Walczak

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

December 29, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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