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Robert Bladek Obituary

Robert L. Bladek, 24, late of Steger, IL., passed away February 25, 2003. Loving Father of Alexis Bladek. Beloved Son of Nina [Ken] Shipley and Roger [Jan] Bladek. Devoted Brother of Tracey Graham Step-Brother to Kenneth B. Shipley and Mindy Shipley. Beloved grandson of Wanita [Ed] Paulsen. Visitation will be Sunday, March 2, from 1:00-9:00p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL. Funeral Service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Entombment will be at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL. For info. call Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel at 708-755-6100

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Published by SouthtownStar on Mar. 1, 2003.

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susie matthias

March 30, 2003

We love and miss you. Sorry we didn't get to talk before you died. But I will always talk to you every sunday.



I'll love you always, Susie (Cuz)

Nina Shipley

March 30, 2003

I wanted to thank everyone that took the time to write about Bobby. I would also like to thank the person who returned the hat. I feel a little better now that I have that back. I have printed up all of your letters and will keep them forever. We all love and miss Bobby and we always will. If anybody wants to write to me, I have displayed an e-mail address you can reach me at. Thank you.

Nina (mom)

Carol Berger

March 22, 2003

Bobby meant alot to us, and he will be deeply missed, He has left a big void in our lives. He will be thought about every day. We love you Bobby.

I do communicate with Nina, Bobby's mom and we are trying to find out who she gave Bobby's white hat to, to be cleaned, if you read this and do not know how to contact her, please call her at 708-258-6875 she has moved and I don't think anyone has her new number. You can also e-mail her

through me at [email protected]



Carol Berger (friend)

Beecher, Il.

Nina shipley (MOM)

March 15, 2003

My Son Was My World as with Lexi and my Daughter and Grandchildren. I appreciate all of your thoughts and messages. It means alot to me to know he touched so many people in special ways. I thank-you especially now as I keep trying to find a way to accept and deal with a very large void in my heart and soul and daily moments. I Want to let you all know that I now know about this site,and Thank all of you again, I will never forget all the good I've seen, heard, read,and felt from the words in my heart every moment of every day in my life. I MISS BOBBY! and all his friends. MOM

Annonymous

March 13, 2003

I haven't talked to Bobby in years, but I do know that his energy and his love for life were incredible. He was an amazing person, and will be greatly missed. God bless and watch over his daughter and his family, as I know he is doing himself.

allison radice

March 11, 2003

bobby i had just talked to you that night. finally we each said our peace. everything was right for once. then the next moring my heart hit the ground!! i couldnt believe it i didnt want to believe it!!! no matter what u will be remembered in my heart 4-ever. i hope your up there looking down on me and helping me out when i do wrong!!! i also hope you enjoy that CORONA!!! and dont worry i will help marsha out in whatever she needs and that also includes little lexi. i love your daughter as if she were my own, and i hope you knew that. i will do anything possible that i cna to help raise her!!! i wish i had more words to explain how i feel but my mind just comes blank and im speechless. god bless you and party hard while your up their cause i know ill be partying it up here for you!!!! love ya tons bobby 0=)

Robert Ratliff

March 10, 2003

I'm sorry that i didn't know you better. May you bring the people that you knew and loved happiness and peace by watching from above.

Jennifer Davies

March 10, 2003

Bobby was such a good friend of mine. He showed me the world and made me open my eyes. He taught me how me to live and love. No one could ever replace the friendship that I recieved from him. He will be missed dearly not just by me but my family and my friends that knew him. I learned of his passing a week after he was Entombed by Ken Shipley. It was a pleasure knowing Bobby, his beautiful daughter and the family that I did meet. You are all in my prayers.

Mindy Blevins

March 9, 2003

to a great brother. we had good and bad times. i will miss him very much as will the rest of us. the boy who always went through life doin 120mph. love your sister, mindy blevins

Jamie Williams

March 7, 2003

I came to know Bobby pretty closely these past few years, and I also remember him as a child when we were involved in Steger football. The only time I ever saw him was when he had a smile on his face. I can't believe this terrible thing happened to him. He just visited me a few weeks ago. I hope his baby grows up to be a beautiful strong woman. Rest in peace Bobby.

Marsha Dailey

March 4, 2003

This week I lost the most wonderful man in my life. Not only did he give me the strength to accomplish the things I thought I couldn't, but also gave a beautiful daughter who he loved more than life itself. There are not many words I can say to make you feel better but just remember ALL the good times you had with him. Bobby gave me 4 wonderful years of my life. When this tragedy happened not only did I lose the love of my life but also my best friend. He will be remembered not only by me but many others.

I LOVE YOU

GOD BLESS YOU

MARSHA

&

ALEXIUS

Gene Kiepura

March 2, 2003

I haven't seen Bobby for twelve years, but he has never left my thoughts. I coached him in little league baseball and he took a lot of energy...but he was worth it. He was the kid who if you grabbed him by his shoulders, looked him in the eyes and told him what you needed done...he'd go do it. Whenever I reflect on coaching baseball, Bobby's name comes up...it always will.



I wish there was some words to say that would ease your loss. I know that there are not, but I just want you to know that I will never forget Bobby.



Gene Kiepura

Steve Blood

February 28, 2003

I haven't seen Robert lately, but I remember him from football. He was an excellent player. Robert always seemed to be wearing a smile. He was a good young person, and the world will be at a loss without him. My heart goes out to Nina, and Ken, and all the rest.

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