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Robert Vanderplow Obituary

Vanderplow, Sgt. Robert E. Vietnam War Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, beloved husband of Carol (nee Thibo); loving father of Lisa (Scott) Fox, Sheri (Thomas) McGrath and Sara (Michael) Smajo; devoted grandfather of Amanda, Katie, Bryan, Nicholas, Matthew and Madison; dearest brother of Sharon Voltarel, Roy (Janet) and the late Steven Vanderplow; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob was a retired 29 year employee for Solo Cup Company. Visitation Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers 11:30 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 17909 S. 94th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60487. Interment with military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Funeral info (708) 532-3100



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 10, 2018.

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October 11, 2018

I am sorry for your loss I knew bob from solo cup he was a great guy

Phil DeLuca Jr

October 11, 2018

Carol and Family
Im Sorry for your troubles with the Loss of Bob ,He was a wonderful person to work with , Always had a smile , willing to lend a helping hand I am honored to have known him and to call him friend
He was well liked and Loved by many at Solo

Alfred Casper

October 9, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Bobby was a great man.Happy to have known him.

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17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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11:30 a.m.

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17909 S 94th Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60487

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