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ROBERT KAMPA Obituary
Robert F. "Bob" Kampa, Korean War Veteran, age 80, beloved husband of Margaret "Marge", nee Majka; loving father of Roberta (William) Keith, Lawrence (Dr. Daisy) Kampa, Kristine (Dr. Kevin) Watt, John and the late Timothy Kampa; dear grandfather of Tim (Valerie) and Matthew Keith, Katie (Keith) Bentley, Sarah, Zachary and Emily Watt and Jonathan and Jacklyn Kampa; great- grandfather of Lily Margaret Bentley; devoted brother of Rita (the late John) Gorman; also brothers-in-law, sisters- in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Member of Old Timers Sports Club, Homer Seniors, St. Bernard's Mens Club, former Varsity and record holding player for DePaul University from 1948-1951, former professional basketball player with the Minneapolis Lakers and the Kentucky Generals, also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. In lieu of flowers, donations to the DePaul University Athletic Dept. appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-301-3595 or www.modellfh.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kim Hallis
December 24, 2009
John,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids..Please tell the rest of the family my deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of them.
Alfreda Augustyn
December 23, 2009
Marge,
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Sorry I can't make it to the wake. I don't get around too much anymore,but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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