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Robert Marken Obituary

Robert Melvin Marken, 70, life long resident of Evanston, stepfather of Christine Halsey and Steven Creighton; brother of John (Joanne) Marken, Helen (Werner) Bernhard, and Mildred (the late Ben) Roman; uncle of many nieces and nephews; close friend of Bruce Hart, Sheldon Krischner, and George Winternheimer. Visitation Saturday, 12 noon until the time of service 1 p.m. at Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home, 1100 Greenleaf Ave., Wilmette. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, IL 60043 appreciated. Info 847-251-8200.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 15, 2003.

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