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Robert Kuffell Obituary

Kuffell, Robert R. A resident of Grayslake and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the age of 82. Robert was a veteran of the Army having served during the Korean War and was a member of the IBEW Union Local #134. Robert was the loving husband of 57 years to Elaine; beloved brother to Gerald (Patricia) Kuffell and his deceased sister and brother-in-law, Dolores (Hugo) DiStefano; wonderful father to Steve (Donna), Mike (Angela), Don (Grace), and Carol (Dave) Seeger; an adoring grandfather to Stephanie, Courtney, Brent, Amanda, Erik, Dylan, Lindsey, Matt, Megan, Kevin, Billy, Danny, and Julie; and a loving uncle to 4 nieces and nephews. Friends of the family may visit from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be Friday, January 31 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, 6401 Gages Lake Rd., Gurnee, IL. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Judes Children Hospital. For more information please contact (847)223-8122.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2014.

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Tim Kreutter

February 7, 2014

Don and family, sorry to learn about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Mary Vacala

January 31, 2014

I have many fabulous memories of Bob Kuffell. He has always been the quintessential Gentleman and will truly be missed. Love to the entire Kuffell family.

Dan Kelley

January 30, 2014

Many of the boys who attended St. Hilary School in the Sixties and Seventies remember Bob Kuffell fondly as their Scoutmaster. R.I.P.

January 29, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.

January 29, 2014

Dear Grace, Don and family:

Our Deepest sympathy,

Shirley & Ashley Cummings

January 29, 2014

Dear Don, Grace and family:
Very sorry for your loss, you'll be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Klepadlo Family

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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium Ltd

410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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31

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul the Apostle

6401 Gages Lake Rd., Gurnee, IL

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Interment

All Saints Cemetery

Des Plaines, IL

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410 East Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

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