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Robert Knoll Obituary
Robert G. Knoll, 84, passed away on June 10, 2009. Veteran of WWII serving on the USS New Jersey. Beloved husband of the late Katherine; loving father of Mary Kay (Jon) Bottorff, George (Esther), Thomas
(Rosemarie), Robert Jr. (Bonnie), Carolyn (Terry) Sesvold and Ronald (Lisa); cherished grandfather of 10; dear brother of the late Harold Knoll and Lucille Coyne; loving father-in-law of the late Nix. A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 14 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 991 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest, IL. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation, 1555 Sherman Ave., #116, Evanston, IL 60201. For funeral info, please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com
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Bob & Madeline Bartell
June 9, 2025
Dear Uncle Bob,
We miss you, but we know how happy and safe you are to be in the loving arms of our Ta-Te. The passing years are going by so fast and it's hard to believe that it's been 16 years since you left us. We miss your gentle smiling face.
Gentle kisses to you and to ALL our Dearly departed ANGELS.
With Our Love,
Bob and Madeline
August 24, 2010
Uncle Bob,
We were thinking of you on your birthday August 21st and we know you know how much we miss you,
With our Love,
Bob & Madeline
Madeline Bartell
June 15, 2010
Uncle Bob,
We miss you and we can't believe it has already been one year since you left us. We think of you often which always brings fond memories of your gentle smile and your cramp in your hand.
With our Love,
Bob & Madeline
June 15, 2009
Dear Dad,
I can only imagine what a glorious day it was in heaven when you and Mom were re-united after almost 18 years apart. I will forever miss you, but there is great comfort in knowing that two of the best parents in the world are in each other's arms again. I feel blessed to have been your daughter and to be a part of the Knoll family. Dad, thank you for being a loving, gentle father, father-in-law and grandfather to my family. Your spirit will always be a part of our lives and in our hearts. Love is like the wind......you can't see it, but you can feel it. We will all feel your love in our hearts today, tomorrow and always.
God bless you Dearie, we all love you to the moon and back.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Carolyn, Terry, Ashley and Tyler
Beverly Collins
June 14, 2009
Tom and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that your dad will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have another special guardian angel to watch over you.
Beverly Collins
Dan Pallas
June 13, 2009
We were deeply saddened this week when we heard that Bob had gone to heaven. We have many memories of all the celebrations together at “The Joyners” gatherings during the summers and at Christmastime. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.
Norman, Marsha and Danny Pallas
June 12, 2009
Our friendship goes back to 1940. Norman Pallas, Bob Ramsaier, Bob and I would go roller skating at Riverview. All of us enlisted in the Navy. I visited him on his ship when my ship was also docked in Pearl Harbor. He has always been a trusted friend. I will miss my dear friend Bob. My condolences to the family.
Nick Fedesna - Austin, Texas
Steve Phillips
June 12, 2009
To the Knoll Family Circle,
Bob will be missed terribly by all of us. He truly made the world a better place with his warm smile and hearty laugh. One always felt genuinely welcome when they came through the Knoll front door and heard him say "Relax, you want a beer"?
Bob respected everybody no matter what their age. He never talked down to us as Teenagers and always enjoyed time with us. He was so successful in the business world but we could never tell how successful as he never bragged about his accomplishments. And oh how he loved his "Katy".
God broke the mold after he made Bob. We will miss him.
Mark Chesler
June 12, 2009
Ron - You know I always loved 'Papa Kanollie' (and your Mom of course too). Cheers to a great life. He will be missed. Ches
Charles & Jeannie Huff
June 12, 2009
Our dear Terry, Carolyn, Ashley, and Tyler,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Please remember all the great memories and rejoice in his life with you here on earth.
Our love,
Charles and Jeannie
Debbie Avner
June 11, 2009
Dearest Carolyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry, Ashley and Tyler. I know how much you loved your Dad and how difficult this is for you and your family right now. Remember that he is now happy in Heaven with God and your mom. God Bless.
Much love,
June 11, 2009
Dad~
You have given Lisa and I the handbook on how to be great parents. We will miss you greatly, but will always have the great memories of everything we've shared over 39 wonderful years!!!
Love you Dad.
Ron & Lisa
Kathy Scanlon-Snyder
June 11, 2009
Mary Kay & Family,
Your father was a dear friend and a good man. Our family will cherish all the memories him and your Mom shared with us. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Madeline Bartell
June 11, 2009
Dear Uncle Bob,
We will truly miss your gentle smile, your humor and your gentle but stern ways.
May you now soar High above us in Heaven with ALL our Glorious Angels.
We know that you rest in peace now that you will forever be reunited with our loving Ta-Te.
It was both a privilege and an honor to have you as our Godfather.
You will forever remain in our hearts.
With All Our Love,
Bob and Madeline
George Knoll
June 11, 2009
Dad,
I've always said that I appreciate very much all the things that you and Mom have done for me in my life. All the values and good judgements that you both have taught me are instilled into my family now. You have taught me the true value of family and what it means in this world.
Family is all we have and I thank you for all that you have done.
I'll miss you greatly Dad , but you and all the great memories will be with all of us forever,
Love you forever,
George,Esther,Kaylyn,Justin,and Carlos
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