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Robert Nelson Obituary

Nelson, Robert Lloyde loving husband of the late Elaine (nee Foley), loving father of Robert, dear brother of Donald, Karen and the late Judy Basak, fond uncle to many nieces and nephews, dear nephew of Lloyde Nelson. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3552 N. Southport, Chicago, Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m., to St. Andrew Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For info: 773-472-5650. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2002.

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Jim Askham

August 22, 2002

Mulligans will never be the same without our "sweets". We will miss him greatly.



Jim

Stacie and Cole Stone

August 22, 2002

Bob,

We will miss "sweets" so much

Please let me know if you need

anything at all. He made so many

people happy.Please know we are

thinking of you Love Stacie(and

Cole Stone)

Ervin MooYoung

August 21, 2002

May God bless, comfort, and provide for "Sweet's" loved ones in this difficult team. He was great man to be around and he will be greatly missed.

Merry Mac Gregor

August 21, 2002

I am truly going to miss Sweets. He had a kind spirit and was very funny and always had a smile for everyone. He was also a good sport win or lose at darts, he just enjoyed playing the game.



Merry

Mike Composono

August 21, 2002

Bob,

My prayers and wishes are with you.

Mike and Jen.

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