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2016

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Roderick Bothwell Obituary

Bothwell, Roderick Thomas Age 67, longtime resident of Arlington Heights, formerly of Lombard, passed away suddenly September 29, 2016. Loving father of Kathy (Augie) Granzig, Maureen Zizzo, Norman (Laura) Bothwell, Paula (Gaston) Navarro, David Bothwell and Jason Bothwell; Grandpa Rod of seven; and a fond former husband of Maureen Bothwell and Sharon Bothwell. Rod retired after 40 plus years of service in quality control for Motorola. Visitation Monday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Road, Forest Park. Service and interment will be held privately at Woodlawn Cemetery. Info (708) 442-8500 or www.woodlawnchicago.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 2, 2016.

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October 12, 2016

My condolences to the family. Rod was a great co-worker and a wonderful man. I learned a lot from him and we shared many laughs together. He will be greatly missed.

God Bless

Ed Cornell

October 6, 2016

My sympathy to the family of Roderick. 2Corinthian 1:3,4.

Floyd Williams

October 3, 2016

Many of us have had the privilege and opportunity of knowing and working with Rod throughout our career. He was truly a kind and pleasant person to be around. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Christine Ferrara

October 3, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Bothwell family on the passing of Rod. He was a very respected colleague and friend at Motorola.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

October 1, 2016

Our most sincere sympathies to you Norm and your brothers and sisters on the passing of you Dad. Both Sue and I's parents have passed away, so we know the anguish and grief this brings. We will offer a Mass for his spiritual well being and hope others will do the same.

Sue & Art Renaud (Milton, Vermont)

October 1, 2016

Our deepest condolences to the family. May you be comforted by the God who supplies all comfort.

October 1, 2016

Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad, Norm. You and your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Randy and Rachel Wurtsbaugh (Williston, VT)

Alice and Bob Smith

October 1, 2016

Always great memories of the family events with the latest at the dance recital for Brooke and Briana.

Maureen Zizzo

September 30, 2016

Rest in peace Dad. You were loved by us all and we will miss you so very much. Say hi to Grandpa from us. We love you.

Fred & Karen Anderson

September 30, 2016

Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father & grandfather. May our Lord's comfort be with all of you during this time.

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