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Robert Kortum Obituary

Kortum, Robert H. age 80, passed peacefully on November 5, 2009. Survived by his wife, Donna, children, Robert (Dee) Kortum and Kathleen Kortum, sister, Marge (Rick) Kling, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 11, 2009.

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Sammi

November 5, 2024

Hi grandpa, been thinking about you a lot lately even after 15 years. We miss you, I wish I could introduce to Andrew but I know you're watching. Love you

Kathy Kortum

November 5, 2021

I can´t believe it´s been 12 years. I still miss you like crazy. Love you always.

Kathy

November 7, 2020

Well dad it’s been 11 years now and we all still miss you. Mom has since joined you and we were all glad you guys were together again. We will always miss you. Until we meet again we love you.

Jake and Evan

Jenn Silsby

November 9, 2010

Wow over a year already! You are far away but never forgotten. In 38 days your next great-grandson is due to arrive. Mike and I have agreed on his name being Lucas Robert (after you) so that he has a part of you even though he never got to meet you. Jake and Evan are doing great! Growing so big and strong. I havent made cookies since you've been here but mom is buying chocolate chips as a hint:) I know you will be there when Lucas arrives and on Christmas you can see us ALL together again at grandmas! Love you always, see you later! <3

November 7, 2010

Hi Dad,

We went to the cemetery yesterday and saw where your ashes are buried and said hi and visited with you for a little while. We got pictures of all of us with your marker and looked around. It is very nice and peaceful where you are and I hope you are watching us and enjoying the grandkids and great-grandkids. We miss you lots. Hard to believe you've been gone for a year. We are all doing well and think about you every day. We are still trying to win lotto and plan to win big one day and it will all be because of you. Love you dad.

Kathy

Kathy Kortum

October 24, 2010

Hi Dad,

We are coming up on 1 year since you've gone to live in Heaven and I can't believe that it's been that long. I miss you and know that in about 7 weeks you will see your new great grandson being born. I'm sure you keep an eye on Jake and Evan (as well as the rest of us) every day and I wish I could sit and talk to you about all the stuff that is going on. We will share all the memories again one day and in the meantime you're always in my heart and in my thoughts. I love you.

Kathy

August 17, 2010

Hi Dad.

I'm still missing you terribly but know that you love me and you know that we all love you very much. Jen and Mike are going to add another boy to their family in December and his name is Lucas James. We will tell him all about you when he is born and shown him pictures. I know you never liked your picture taken but we do have a few to show him. Mandi is getting married in September and hopefully will be very happy with Matt. We all miss you and hope you are watching us and still sharing our lives with us. Love from all of us!!!!

Kathy

Kathy

February 22, 2010

Still missing you lots and feeling like I miss you more each passing day. I can feel you are here beside me most of the time. Can't believe it's been 3 1/2 months. Won't ever stop missing you. Love you always and forever.

Kathy

December 29, 2009

Hey dad,

Hope your Christmas was good. We think about you every day and pray that we will all be together again one day. New Year is coming up quickly and it will not be the same without you here. We miss you lots!! Love always, Kathy

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas Grandpa. It wasn't the same without you and will never be. We all miss you dearly! All our love to you.

Jenn, Mike, Jake, Evan, Pebbles, and New Baby Silsby.

Sharon

November 13, 2009

The world just won't be the same place with out Bob in it. I've known him almost as long as my real family and he will be forever missed by anyone who knew him. Lets hope it's all 300 games up there for him!

November 13, 2009

Gramps, thank you for everything you did for us. You will always hold a very special place in my heart, and I miss you every day. I am glad to have been a part of your life, as well as your family. I love you so much grandpa.~Mandi

November 12, 2009

Hi Grandpa,

The boys, Mike and I miss you. Jake wants to know what you are doing up there for fun! He said he hopes there are lotto tickets:)

We miss you tons, and love you even more, and cant wait til we can see you again!

Kisses and Hugs,

Jenn Mike Jake Evan and Pebbles!

Denny Gnoske

November 12, 2009

Sorry to hear about Bob. I remember all the good times we had bowling on Wednesday nights at Monte Cristo.
Denny Gnoske

November 12, 2009

Dad,I will miss you every day but you are happy and living the good life now. We will be together again one day and in the meantime I know you'll be watching out for all of us. I love you.

Kathy

November 12, 2009

Dad,

We all miss you very much but are very happy that you are not suffering and you are at peace. You will always be with us. We love you.

Your favorite daughter,

Kathy

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