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Robert Marion Gaba

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GABA Robert Marion Gaba, age 76, of Big Sandy, TN formerly of Frankfort IL, died at home on Friday, August 21, 2009 after a long illness. Robert attended the University of Oklahoma and served in the United States Air Force. He retired from management at the Ford Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights IL. He was active in the Frankfort community serving as a volunteer for the Frankfort Police force and President and member of the Frankfort Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Marty Elda Gaba; three daughters, Stephanie (Dave) Willis of New Lenox IL, Marion Gaba of Clermont FL, and Candice Vuckso of Frankfort IL; a son-in-law, Ernest Fenyes of Frankfort IL; eight grandchildren Rachel Willis, Troy (Cassandra) Vuckso, Jonathan (Emilie) Willis, Matthew (Erin) Willis, Krystal (Gary) Shelley, Elisabeth Willis, Kyle Wattles, Luke Vuckso; and three great-grandchildren Logan Vuckso, Taylor Vuckso and Aubrey Willis. Robert was born near Halls, TN and preceded in death by his parents, William Robert and Addie Love Gaba; his siblings, Edna Ray, Louise Everett, Eldon Gaba, Evelyn Alley, Joseph Gaba, Sewell Gaba, and Anna Pearl Layne; and his daughter, Lana Wattles Fenyes. Visitation will be held Monday, August 24th, 2009 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way Frankfort IL 60423 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 at 10:00 in the funeral home chapel Interment to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery , Frankfort IL. For information (815)806-2225.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Aug. 23, 2009.

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Robert Reynolds

August 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elaine Panfil

August 24, 2009

Dear Marty, I was very saddened to hear of Bob's illness and his passing. I always enjoyed seeing And talking with Bob in our B & W office ..He had such a pleasant smile and demeanor. I know how much you both looked forward to spending some great leisure time in Tennessee. Fortunately you made the move when you did and had some good time there together. (Though never enough!!)

My thoughts and prayers will be with you for the courage and strengh needed as you search for a "new normal!" God be with you and your family.

Elaine Panfil

Virginia Mondragon

August 24, 2009

Dear Marty and family, I was saddened to hear of your husband/father death. It is so difficult to lose someone we love. I lost Marc in March and it is a sad and lonely trip for everyone to make. I sent my prayers along with many hugs. You were all good friends. Virginia Mondragon

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