Barrington, Illinois
Robert W. Pitkin of Huntley The visitation for Robert W. Pitkin, 78, formerly of Crosslake, Minn., will be from 5:30 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road), Barrington. Interment will be private. Born March 2, 1930, in Manhasset, N.Y., Bob passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at home. Survivors include his wife, Joan (nee Stover), whom he married June 6, 1953, in Ridgewood, N.J.; children, Diana (Jay) Morgan of Inverness, Douglas Pitkin of Minnesota and Deborah Pitkin of Colorado; grandchildren, Jason, Karl and Adam Morgan, Samantha and Cody Pitkin, Kimberly (Kourtney) Coats, and Dan Hauck; and sister, Emily Olson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Eloise (nee Vail) Pitkin. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name may be made to the American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org or 1-800-AHA-USA1. For information, 847-381-3411.
Read MoreThe people in the Sleepy Eye calendar plant have many fond memories of Bob. He was one of the best calendar salesmen ever! We all loved him and will miss him. Our condolences to his family.
Warren Harris
March 04, 2009 | Sleepy Eye, MN
My sympathy to your family. Bob was a great friend to us at Norwood. He will be missed. Thanks Kris Tauer
Kris Tauer
March 04, 2009 | Sleepy Eye, MN
Dear Dena,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. May your memories be warm and meaningful and may God help to heal your heart. Sincerely, Cheryl Laurence
Cheryl Laurence
February 28, 2009 | IL
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Cheryl Laurence
February 28, 2009 | Barrington, IL
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
denise gappa
February 27, 2009 | Addison, IL
