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Robert Phelan Obituary

Phelan, Robert J. Robert J. Phelan, retired CFD dispatcher, beloved husband of the late Virginia, nee Scardina; loving father of Karen V. (Glenn) Mills; dear grandfather of Richard (Nicole) Mills, Heather (Alan) Rogers and Laura (Fiancee Nick Doerner) Mills; great-grandfather of Kaitlynn, Carter, Camryn and Evan; dear brother of the late Sr. Mary Sibyllinna O.P. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge to Our lady Mother of The Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sinsinawa Dominican Foundation, 585 County Rd. Z Sinsinawa, WI 53824-9701. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 18, 2011.

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Sr. Mary Ellen Green, OP

May 23, 2011

The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa offer their deepest sympathy and prayers for Robert's family. May he rest in peace! Now he is with his dear Sr. Sibyllina in heaven.

Ray & Jo Bresnahan

May 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Arnet

May 19, 2011

To the Phelan Family; We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are here for you.
Karen & Don Arnet

Fr. Thomas B. Franks, O.S.B.

May 18, 2011

Karen and Family- My deepest condolences upon the death of your dad. May the Phelan name and memory live on forever!

Love to you.

John Phelan

May 18, 2011

Karen, your Dad is one of the nicest person I have ever met. He always talked about his family with deep love and affection. I know he will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John/J.C. Phelan family

MAUREEN FLECKENSTEIN

May 18, 2011

KAREN & FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL FATHER. YOUR PARENTS WERE OUR DEAR FRIENDS. REST IN PEACE BOB IN THE ARMS OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER WITH YOUR SWEETHEART, VIRGINIA, BY YOUR SIDE.
MAUREEN & FAMILY

The Voigt/Doerner Families

May 18, 2011

Karen, Glenn and family - our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you at this time of loss.

The Voigt/Doerner Family

May 18, 2011

Karen, Glenn and family - our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

May 18, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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