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ROBERT MICHAELSON Obituary
Born on June 7, 1924, in Chicago, the son of Rudolf and Ingeborg (Wareberg) Michaelson, he married Lenore L. Simons on October 13, 1956, in Long Lake, Ill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II, and also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.
Robert worked various jobs, including tile setting, carpet laying, maintenance for a school district near Bartlett, a bank courier in Elgin and a greeter at Sam's Club in Hanover Park.
He was a member of the American Legion in Genoa.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lenore; three sisters, Dorothy Adrig, Corrine Vos and Sharon (Joseph) Musich; one brother, David (Eleanor) Michaelson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Ruth Michaelson in 2006; and one brother, Gordon.
His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the local family-owned and -operated, Slater-Butala Funeral Home, Genoa. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
A private burial will take place on Monday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Rockford Rescue Mission in care of the Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main, Genoa, IL 60135.
For information and to sign the online guest book, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-784-5191.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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May 21, 2011
Lenore,
You are in our prayers. We have company and will not be able to come to the funeral. So sorry Bob had to suffer so much. At least he is at peace. We know this will be difficult for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I will let Laura know, she doesn't remember things for long. I know she cares.
Love and blessings,
Jon & Nancy Pedley
Laura and Bob Horton
Donna Weeden
May 20, 2011
Lenore,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love,
Donna
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