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Robert Butler
April 29, 2007
Robert, Gone from our midst,body and soul, but in our hearts forever.
You came into our lives as a Brother Knight and a true friend and confidant,accepted as one of our family.I am ever grateful for having known you and your wonderful Parents and Family.We will be toasting your memory soon at son Michael's wedding .Peace be with you forever Robert. Robert Edward( Whispers)Butler.I do believe you hung that one on me.
EARL BONOVICH
April 26, 2007
BOB
IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN CALLED TO HEAVEN.WE WERE SADDENED BY THIS EVENT BUT YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US FOREVER.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.KEEP THEM LAUGHING UP THERE
TILL WE MEET AGAIN
EARL
Earl Bonovich
April 25, 2007
A year ago today, was the last time I talked to you, and heard your voice in reply.
As you used to tell me, when it was a long time between contact... "You don't call, You don't write... Waz Up!!"
Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you... Hoping that the phone would ring and it would be you... I always wonder how things would be today, if you where still here.
Joshua still ask why sometimes... but I still don't have an answer for him. He tells me everything will be okay, and that I don't have to be sad because you are with Jesus...
He does ask though, that you stop playing the drums up there... as the thunder is a little loud and he can't sleep some nights...
I know you are watching... I know you can see how we are doing... Sorry that I wasn't able to keep some of the promises, I made to you. The three of us are doing the best we can... in the way that we think you would want us too.
I know you will forever be with us in our hearts......
I love you and miss you....
EJ
Kathy & Steve Ballard
April 23, 2007
Bob, I can't believe it will be a year already, since we last spoke face to face. Steve and I always looked forward to your cute,( but sometimes nasty )jokes. hahahah YOU WERE AND ALWAYS WILL BE ,A SPECIAL PERSON AND A WONDERFUL MEMORY TO A LOT OF people. You were and still are loved and appreciated by many. You were the best son a parent could ever ask for. You were always there helping, as well as visiting, Mom and dad. Your mom would always say" Bob's coming over, I have to bake him some cookies" Mom and dad ,as well as everyone else in the family always expressed what a special person you were. Steve and I always said we hope our boys turn out to be great sons, like Bob. Your personality was always so refreshing. You are deeply missed and loved love always Honey & Steve
ROBERT JAMES BONOVICH aka BOB
Catherine Bonovich
April 10, 2007
BOB
EASTER HAS COME AND GONE,I CAN STILL SEE YOU SITTING IN THE FRONT ROOM BETWEEN BECKY & JEAN STILL TEASING THE GIRLS ON THE LAST TIME WE WERE ALL TOGETHER BEFORE YOU LEFT US FOREVER.
I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT YOU WERE ALL THAT A MOTHER COULD WISH FOR.
I MISS YOUR E-MAILS, YOUR BEAR HUGS & KISSES, YOUR BLUE EYES THAT SAID SOOO MUCH,YOUR SMILE, YOUR EASY LAUGH . I MISS YOU SO MUCH.
LIFE IS NOT THE SAME. YOUR DADDY MISSES YOU EVERY DAY.
YOU BOYS BEHAVE UP THERE AND BE SURE TO GIVE MY MOM A BIG HUG
TILL WE MEET AGAIN IWILL ALWAYS LOVE & MISS YOU
STELLA
Sue & Jim Rosaves
April 2, 2007
Well Bob,
I can't beleive it's been a year since we last saw each other, we still miss your visits, keep em laughing up there.
Till we all meet again.
Sue & Jim
Becky Bonovich
March 29, 2007
Hi Daddy!
I miss you everyday. I'm so glad I was able to spend the last 7 months of your life living with you again. I miss waking up each morning and talking over breakfast, and talking right before bed. We were so close, thanks for guiding me and taking care of me through life. Because of you and mom I've been able to get through the last year.
I am so proud to call you my dad and cherish every moment together with you.
Rest in peace, bubba!
Forever your little girl!
Bek
EARL BONOVICH
February 23, 2007
WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU
DAD
Robert Butler
May 13, 2006
Robert, Robert, Robert.
Only you most likely know how much of a void exists in the lives of my Father Robert and myself.
Your caring,sincere loving friendship to my parents will never be forgotten.
Your warm smile and bear-like hugs we exchanged will always be treasured.
You were always there.
As I shared with you after my Mother's passing, you were and are a part of our family.
I not only lost a friend.
I have lost a BROTHER.
We shall love you always.
As they would say in Ireland.
"Slan-go-foille"
Say HI to Mom.
Carolyn Lisi
May 6, 2006
Dear Uncle Earl and Aunt Katie,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I will never forget all my summers growing up and spending them with my cousins.I have and will always love all of them. You are all in our prayers.
Love always Peeper and Jim
Gary Schiappacasse
May 3, 2006
It is always hard to lose someone from the old neighborhood, especially someone as kind and generous as Bob. He was someone with a kind heart. Years later I was walking back along Saunders Road to Timber Trails near Milwaukee Road where Bob and I had grown up. I had just had a car accident.
Bob spotted me as he was driving home from work and gave me a ride to my parent's house.
He was welcoming and supportive.
My last visit with Bob was at my mother's wake. It was great to see him again. He had a good time catching up with my younger brother Bob.
The people in heaven are lucky to have Bob as their friend.
Earl Bonovich
May 3, 2006
To my father... There will never be any words I can type or say or express that can explain how I feel.
I thank you for the 32 years you gave me. I thank you for helping to teach me what I know... I thank you for being an amazing example on how to raise a son (And daughter, and another son).
I can continue this for a LONG time. The words that Father Jim said at YOUR service yesterday, help me realize that you are not that far away.
You spirt beats in my heart, my sister's heart, my brother's heart. It beats in Joshua's heart. I will see it ever day till I get to see you again.
Your spirt and love will continue through you 55 years of actions. With in the love you shared for Kathy and the love you shared with Mom.
This world just lost a unique man, and amazing man... And one that will NEVER be forgotten.
I can assure you that I help take care of all that loved you. As that is what you have done for everyone else. You have taught us what is right, what is wrong, what is fair, and what is just.
I'll miss you dad.... Everytime I click this dang keyboard, that you first sacrificed so many years ago to get me, I'll think of you a bit.
I don't want you to be gone.. And I know that you are not "gone". Watch over all of us. Watch over Joshua in ways that I can't. Help me do what is right over the comming months and years.
Dad..... be at peace and at rest... as you most certainly deserve it, as you never rested when it came to helping us.
I Love you.... and I miss you.
I'll see you in the mirror looking back at me, I'll here you in MY studder and joke telling....
Bye Dad (I want to hear Bye J)
Your Son...
Ej
Rich Butler
May 2, 2006
Worthy Sir Knight and Insurance Guy
Bob,
I will sincerely miss you. I could always count on you coming by Mom and Dad's for a cup of coffee when I was visiting. I could never thank you enough for all of the help you gave my folks Gert and Bob.You were a true friend. Always stopping by and checking on them. Things didn't change after mom went to heaven last year. You were an incredible friend for dad. I thank you and I will never forget you. Say hi to mom when you get up there and watch over us all. Your Friend and Brother Knight Rich
Lisa Feltenberger
May 1, 2006
To Becky, Mike, EJ and all of Mr. Bonovich's Family and Friends, you are in my thoughts are prayers during this time. Please know that we all carry fond memories of joking and teasing with your dad. His laughter shines through in you.
Warmly,
Sue & Jim Rosaves
May 1, 2006
Jim & I have known Bob for so long.
First we met thru his Dad Earl,
getting us going with our insurance of course. But thru the years we only saw Bob a few times a year but it was always a special time. We just can't imangine this, we only saw him a few weeks ago, of
course it was IRA time.
It just won't be the same anymore.
We will keep all of you in our prayers, remember he is watching.
Jim & Gisela Velinski
May 1, 2006
Bob, How you touched our hearts in that very short time we knew you. Our conversations in the yard showed us how very proud you were of your children and Kathy. Thank You for the gifts you always gave the boys, they will never forget. And the bones you let Duke sneak out of the yard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and Family. Your Neighbors,
Maureen Klimek
May 1, 2006
Earl, I can not find the right words right now but all our sympathy and love in this time of great loss and sadness are with you. Becky and Earl, I would like to send you a big hug of support and love. Earl, Anne, & Joshua we love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sincerely, Maureen & Gene Klimek
Scott & Sandra Jakubowski
May 1, 2006
I guess to know his children was to know Bob. Although we had never met your father Mike, we can only imagine he was as kind, easy-going, hysterical, practical, warm-hearted, sharp-witted and generous as you are friend. Just from the stories you and Christine have shared with us, it's easy to see where you got your sense of humor from. It's that quality and those great stories we know will help with your grief. Our hearts are with you and your family now and always, and we are here for you anytime you need us. We extend our warmest thoughts and prayers to Bob's entire family and friends. May he rest in peace, and keep the clouds roaring with laughter from above.
Lots of Love,
Scott & Sandra
Jim Velinski
May 1, 2006
A true great neighbor, it was an honor to have Bob live next to us. Just 2) plus short years was easy to see what a truely nice person he was. May God Bless him, and his family.
Tammy Sieburg
May 1, 2006
Kathy and Ray,
We were so sorry to hear about Bob. We missed him this hockey season with his sense of humor and positive comments about the team. He has touched many lives and will always be remembered. We are thinking and praying for you.
Jim, Tammy, Troy, Cory, Foster and Katie Sieburg
Salma Torres
May 1, 2006
Bob, You will always be remembered...Thank you for believing in me, you trully were there for me! My prayers and thoughts goes out to the family...
Love Always;
Salma & ALexis
April Blanchard
May 1, 2006
I had only met Bob a couple of times, but each time he had me laughing. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Jim & Dorothy Jakubowski
April 30, 2006
Bob WE will never forget you in the small amount of time that we got to know you, you really touch our HEARTS. Now that you are in your new home, you just keep the jokes going and keep your new friends laughing too. We both love you very, very much. Kathy we both LOVE you too. Jim & Dorothy
Polly Wittrup
April 30, 2006
Dear Uncle Earl & Aunt Katie,
I'm not sure it is possible to find the right words now to let you know how sorry I was to get the news about Bobby. You have been in my thoughts and prayers this past weekend and will be for the days to come. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We love you and care very deeply.
Love, Darell & Polly
Margaret Hannigan
April 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was apleasure to know. Anytime I was in front of my house and he drove by coming from his parents house he would always stop to say hello and to teaseme He had a wonderful sense of hummor and always a big smile. He will be missed. Love always Marge
Beth & Jim Godsey
April 30, 2006
Words cant begin to express how we feel. Bobbo, as we call him, was truly one of a kind. His sense of humor had us and our kids in stitches often. He will be missed. The love he showed for his family, kids and Kathy and her family and has friends was incredible. Just a great guy! Kathy -we love you to pieces and are here for you, we are just a phone call away.
debbie spyropoulos
April 30, 2006
Mr. B always welcomed me into his home... and his sense of humor could always make me laugh. I'm sorry for your loss.
C Bonovich
April 30, 2006
Being that there were 10 years separating us, it wasn't until adulthood that we really got to know one another. In the 90's we share a home for a short while and we were like small children again -- teasing, playing, and getting into trouble. I can remember him coming home and not knowing I was there and me hiding so that when he came into the kitchen I could scare him and boy I did! But he did his share as well, that winter, we had an enormous amount of snow and I opened the patio door to move the 3 or so feet away from the entry and even though I was still in PJs he gave me a shove and I fell full body face first into the snow and just like the younger sister would, I called my mom to rat him out (see I told you we were like kids again). He was the kind of guy that everyone loved, great humor, and always willing to help - the world will never be the same - love ya “stinky boy” - Carol.
Christine
April 30, 2006
We Love You so so much Dad!
You will NEVER never be forgotten. I can't put into words the love and strength that you provided for your family and friends and though you are not here, that strength and love will never end. You have so many people that are going to carry your torch and cross to provide that strength that people need to get though the hard times in life.
Seriously Seriously....We LOVE you Dad!!
We will always remember......
It's Just Chips!!
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