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Robert Long Obituary

Long, Robert C. 62, of Glenview, from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). A patient listener, kind friend and engineer extraordinaire. Beloved husband for 35 years of Barbara Long nee Denemark; loving father of Susan Long (partner Andrew Hochman); devoted son of Elsie (Howard) McDonald and the late Carl Long; dear brother of Dean (Roz) Long and Teresa Heinold. Caring Uncle of five. Memorial Mass, Friday, 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St. at Church St., Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Avenue, Suite 302, Skokie, IL 60077-3254. Info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2010.

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Matti (Mike) Harm

April 25, 2010

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Bob and I were classmates, and I have many fond memories of our growing up together in Mackinaw.

Peace be with you,

April 14, 2010

Our deepest sympathy on sad demise of Robert to Barbara Long and family.

Abdul & Azra karim

April 13, 2010

Our family knew Bob and his family many years when I lived in Mackinaw. Our condolences to his family.

Christine (Gschwind) Koch

Ray Hussman

April 9, 2010

As a supplier to Prince Castle, we at HFI will truly miss Bob's design expertise and help in product development. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to his wife and family.

Loren Veltrop

April 9, 2010

Bob and I worked together in the engineering department at Prince Castle for over 10 years. His engineering abilities, attention to detail and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed. Bob was a kind person that listened patiently to others. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Barbra, Susan and the entire family.

Ted & Sylvia Laidig

April 8, 2010

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I'm a friend of Bob's brother Dean, but have known Bob,Dean and their mother most of my life. We extend my deepest sympathy to his wife, children , and his family.

Tony Courier

April 8, 2010

The entire ShawChicago Theater Company family expresses sorrow at the loss of Bob. Our deepest sympathy to Barbara, the former chair of our board of directors, and Susan.

April 8, 2010

To Barb & Family:

We are so very sorry to hear of Bob's illness and passing. Blessings to Bob and all of you.

Peace,
Jenny Wells & Michael McAlister

April 8, 2010

Bob was great friend and co worker to all of us at Prince Castle. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Barbra, Susan and the entire family.
Ted Bethke

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