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Robert Richards Obituary

Richards, Robert W. suddenly, age 43, beloved son of Gene W. Sr. and the late Lois M. (nee Futter), loving brother of James (Kathy), Karen Cronin, Susan (Brian), Laura, Thomas (Cathy) and the late Gene W. Richards, Jr., dear uncle of seven nephews and one great-nephew, cousin and friend of many. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a.m. from the Richard- Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel) to St. Symphorosa Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773- 767-1840. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 6, 2002.

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Lois Rusky

August 7, 2002

Laura, my thoughts are with you once again.

Jim Kroulaidis

August 6, 2002

Dear Jimmy and Family;

D.D and I are sorry to hear of the death of your brother Robert. Please know you are in our thoughts and we will keep you and Gene in our prayers during this time.

Jim & D.D Krow

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Jackie Krow

August 6, 2002

Dear Jimmy and Kathy, Tommy and Gene: We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your brother/son. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.

Your Friends,

Jackie Krow & Danny "Satch" Di Foggio

Mary Jo Slabik

August 6, 2002

To the Richards Family: You have experience such loss this past month, my heartfelt sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Rabbit will be greatly missed. Love MJ

Harold Vloedman

August 6, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Richards family. May God be with you.

Mary Colletti

August 6, 2002

My deepest Sympathy to the Richards Family: Bob will be greatly missed and always in my heart. He will not be forgotten. I will keep all of you in my prayers always.

Jonathan Gravish

August 6, 2002

My heart goes out to Laura Richards and the rest of Robert's family at the time of this great loss. May my prayers and the healing energy of God comfort them all at this time.

The Kerwin and Stachowski Family

August 6, 2002

On behalf of the Kerwin and Stachowski families - we would like to offer our deepest sympathies. We are so sorry for your recent losses and we are here for you.

We love you all and you are in our prayers.

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