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Robert Speck Obituary

Speck, Robert J. age 54, beloved former husband of Gloria Venegas; loving papa of Rachel; dearest son of the late Edward and Josephine; fond brother of the late Margaret (the late John) Kalafut, Edward (the late Pat), Karen (the late Donald) Sokolowski; Barbara (the late Robert) Burke and Josephine (Joseph) Pulido; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday, 10 a.m. at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 W. Archer Ave. (Corner of Natoma). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-586-7900.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Josie

March 5, 2025

Hi Bob,

So much has changed since you went to your Glory. The one thing that has not changed is the love I will always have for you, baby brother.

Peace and Love!

Josie Speck Pulido

March 6, 2023

March 9th 2008.

We love and miss you always.

Until we meet again....

Josie

March 5, 2022

Bobby,

I love and miss you.
Until we meet again.....

Josie Speck-Pulido

March 5, 2021

Hi Bobby,
I hope you know that you are thought of every day.
Joe and I, clean up your grave and leave decorations for you.
Karen is with you now, as well as you friend, Don La Porte.

Josie

Josie

March 5, 2020

Hi, Bobby,
I want to say how I miss you every day. We still talk about some of the goofy things you did in your lifetime.
Please, do me a favor? My Mike, passed away, December 16th 2019. He had a lot of health problems and he just got weaker as time went on. Bobby, I am brokenhearted. He was a part of me. I am having a lot of trouble getting over his loss. Please watch out for him. I don't want anyone to forget my son. Love and miss you, Bobby. Until we meet again.....

Josie

June 30, 2008

Happy 55th Birthday!!!

Pamela Ramos

April 16, 2008

Hey Uncle Bobby,

Don't know what happened, but my entry didn't get posted. I know there are some very happy people up there now that you're with them. But, that doesn't make things any easier for the ones you left behind. You'll be missed. Take care and be good. Cool Gents rule!

Love your Oldest Niece

My prayers and love go out to my Aunts and Uncle.

The Andrews family

March 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Vavallo-Cox

March 13, 2008

My condolences goes to the Speck Family. It has been over 23 years that I spent my weekends at Bobs house hanging out and talking with his dad. I moved on and left Chgo and did not keep in touch with anyone again. He was a very nice guy. and again I am sorry for your loss.

Daniel P. Calderon

March 12, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Speck family. I Daniel P. Calderon (son of Ben Calderon), always emjoyed 'Specks' nonchalant and funny antics around me growing up. I'll always remember that one day he chased a guy down the street with a baseball bat. It was one of the funniest moments i have ever experienced. 'Speck' was a great man and loved to keep it real. He'll be forever missed in my heart. I know he is in a better place chasing someone around.
Deepest Sympathies,
Daniel P. Calderon
CEO of Chicago Taco INC.

peggy sue hill

March 12, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

peggy&george&dustin hill

March 12, 2008

always in our thoughts and prayers you are with aunt peggy uncle curly grandma and granpus, we will miss you i love you uncle bobby you are looking over us now.

Terrence & Mary Urbanek

March 11, 2008

Josie,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family.

Kelli Lynn

March 11, 2008

Losing a loved one is hard to cope with, losing the oldest and the youngest in the same family within a year is even harder. With each other, we are strong and will get through this difficult time.

Uncle Bobby, you will be missed in more ways than you'll know.

Until we meet again,

Josie

March 11, 2008

Ma and Dad are rejoicing because their baby boy is home with them again. I love you and you will always be with me!

Tracy Burke

March 11, 2008

I miss you.

Maria Ramos

March 11, 2008

Kelli & Family
Our hearts go out to you and your family. If you need anything please let us know.
Love Maria & Freddy Nieves

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