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Robert Sperl Obituary

Sperl, Robert 90, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Cicero, Veteran US Army Air Corps, WWII, beloved husband of the late Marion; father of the late Susan Mrazek; dearest grandfather of Kathy (Louis) Ruggiero and Linda (Wilfredo) Cruz; proud great-grandfather of seven and great-great-grandfather of five; loving brother of Ruth (late Milton) Dinga and the late Josephine Sperl, fond uncle of Scott (Melissa) Dinga and great-uncle of one. Visitation Thursday, 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 12:00 Noon at Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester. Entombment St. Mary Cemetery. Info. toll-free: 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 22, 2010.

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Nikki Brandt

December 25, 2010

Grampa Bob, you will be missed for the rest of our lives...im very thankful i got to meet and be part of your family for 12 years..You were the best grampa and great grampa anyone can ask for. I loved listening to all your stories about your trips with the kids. and all the silly things chris did when he would visit you when he was younger! I have learned alot from you! you were very smart! you helped everyone when ever anyone needed anything! you were always there. and i can never thank you enough. wish we were there with you a little more, but we know your now always going to be with us in our heart and in spirit watching over us every day! we love you grampa Bob, and will forever think of you. xoxoxo Chris, Nikki, Brianna, Cj, Anthony and Amiya

December 22, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Sperl was a wonderful man with a deep sense of humor and great devotion to his family. Our son has fond memories of spending time with Mr. Sperl and his great grandsons. Knowing him enriched our lives and we'll all miss him.

Ron, Corinne & Bob Laws

December 22, 2010

To the Robert Sperl Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice, friendly man. He always treated us with kindness and smiles. He will be missed.

May God Bless all of you and give you strength at this most difficult time,

Mr. & Mrs. Rene Cruz & Family

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