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Robert Hettinger Obituary

Robert William Hettinger, 73, of Streamwood, formerly of Wheeling. Beloved husband of the late Elayne, nee Kaplan; dearest father of Kimberly Ann Hettinger, Donna Burns, Viki Hettinger, and Sally (Roy Thompson) Hettinger; grandfather of Michael (Sarah) Hettinger, John Collins, Kevin Burns, and Dean Burns; great-grandfather of two. Robert was past District & Post Commander of Am-Vets Post 66, Past Commander of American Legion Lincoln Square Post #473, L.O.M. Lodge #5, and Ravenswood Lodge #77 A.F. & A.M. Funeral service Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee Ave. (2 blocks S. of Dundee Rd), Wheeling. Private inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Am-Vets Post #66, 700 McHenry Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090. For funeral info, 847-537-6600 or www.kfhinc.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2006.

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Sandra Furnett

October 8, 2006

Dear Hettinger Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences in your family loss. My prayers are with you. I'll always remember your Dad and Mom for the
many great things they did for our veterans and the good times we shared years ago at Lincoln Square American Legion Post 473.

Lori, Paul, Lynnette, Shannon Alexander & Crystal, Cameron, Robert Lawrence

October 6, 2006

Dear Hettinger Family,
I know words can not express how it feels to loose yet another parent. You must try to remember all the good times you all had together. Both your mother & father were such fun & loving people. They always tried to make the best out of a bad situation & try to help who they could even if they needed help themselves. I will never forget either of them, they were like surrogate parents to me. Your dad even taught me how to dance a slow dance for the first time i was going to a school dance with a boy. Most memories i have of your parents were quite funny ones and alot involed my mother. But now you need to put a smile on your faces & consider this thought.......... just imagine how much fun heaven has become, now that your father has joined your mother & my mother.(now just picture the type of hell that all 3 will raising up there together) My whole family & i wish you all the best & send you each are most sincere sympathy and to let you know the service you had for your father was beautiful.

Barbara Brand

October 5, 2006

Viki & Family
My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Diane LeClair/Runkle

October 5, 2006

Dear Hettinger Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad and mom were wonderful to me, always supportive and available to lend an ear or a shoulder when needed. We had a wonderful time together at convention and I played horseshoes for many years with your dad. Remember how many lives your folks touched and the great friends they were to so many. My heart grieves with you all.

James Warwick

October 5, 2006

Please accept my sincere condolences in the family's loss. Now he is at peace and in the arms of God. My prayers are with you. Know that you are not alone with your friends and family.

Sincerely,

James Warwick

Doug and Judy Setmeyer

October 4, 2006

Dear Viki and her family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace within your hearts.
Love,

Olga Bezanes

October 4, 2006

Dear Sally (& Roy),
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gary and Diane Meyer

October 4, 2006

Please accept our sincere condolences in the family's loss. Bob will be remembered fondly of being a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and of course, friend. Now he is at peace and in the arms of God, and will be reunited with his wife Elayne. Our prayers are with you.

John Collins

October 3, 2006

Bob
I know that your in a better place now. You will no longer be in pain.We always had great times together, you treated me more as a son then a son-inlaw. As I sit here and remember the great times we had fishing, and wishing we could do it again. I know your in a better place and God will look out for you.I will miss you always but I still have the memories of all the great times we had.Love you always.Your ex-son-inlaw John

Cindy Baker

October 3, 2006

To Viki and Her Family,
So sad to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. And you know if you need anything, we are here for you. Until we see you again, we are with you in spirit.

Bob Lamping

October 3, 2006

Bob, My prayers for you, my friend. All the years I've known you, I have never heard you say a bad word about anyone. I'm truly going to miss you. Bob Lamping- Amvets Post 202, Elgin, IL

Don Malin and family

October 3, 2006

To the Hettinger Family
Your Dad will be truly missed. Our prayers are will you.

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