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Robert Kirsh Obituary
Robert "Bob" E. Kirsh age 78 of Des Plaines passed away on August 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Harold) for 45 years. Loving father of Bobby Kirsh and Noreen (Tim) Viscioni. Proud grandfather of Evan and Melanie Viscioni. Dear brother of Sharon (Gary) Needham. Cherished Uncle of Jennifer Needham. Visitation, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m. At G. L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue., Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 beginning at 10:00 a.m. At Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 9711 W. Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Interment Private. Memorials may be made to Cubs Charities in Bob's name. For info please call (847) 699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kirsh
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James Macchiaroli
September 7, 2016
Nancy and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to meet Bob and see him on a number of social occasions, he was a great man who made the world just a little brighter. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Woltersdotf
August 29, 2016
Nancy,Noreen,Tim, Evan,Melanie
May each of you rejoice in the time you had with him. He was a "good guy" and a wonderful husband,father,father in law and grandfather. He will truly be missed by all. I pray that St Michael give you the strength to get through this. Love to all.
TB
August 28, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13
Gene Koroncz
August 27, 2016
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. And may God bless you and carry you through this difficult time. †
Rick and Pat Ornberg
August 27, 2016
We extend our deepest sympathies to "our" Nancy and family. Bob was a great husband and true soul mate for Nancy. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.
The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home
August 27, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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