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Robert Gust Obituary

Robert I. Gust, age 63, a longtime resident of Park Forest passed away on February 8th. Robert was the beloved husband of Marcia Mickie [nee Stellner], Loving father of Suzanne Gust [fiance Kenneth Bastasich], Jason Gust, Keith Gust, and Richard Gust. Dear brother of Ken [Eija] Gust, Larry [Laura] Gust, cherished grandfather of Rosie and Kody Gust, also survived by his mother-in-law Violet Stellner. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Adone, and also, his brothers Gregg and Tom Gust. Robert worked for the Chicago Tribune for 37 years, retiring in 2002. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Park Forest, one of his greatest joys in his retirement was spending time with his loving family, he also enjoyed fishing and working on his computer. Memorials may be made to, American Heart Association of Metropolitan Chicago, P.O. Box #88-541, Chicago, Illinois 60680-1541. Visitation was Wednesday, February 11th, from 4-8 pm at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, Illinois. Funeral Services will be private. Info 708-747-3700

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Published by SouthtownStar on Feb. 12, 2004.

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Lillie Smith

February 20, 2004

To Suzy and Family:



Suzy, you already know how much your GK family loves you. I would like to add my condolences and send my love to you and yours in your hour of bereavement. Remember that God never fails and He never makes a mistake. Read Psalms 27 and it will give you a measure of peace and strength.



Love you!



Lil

Beverly Patton

February 11, 2004

To the Gust Family:



Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember the prayer "Footprints" and the Lord will take You and Your Family through.



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Jennifer Lanting

February 10, 2004

To the Gust family:



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's grace be with you in the coming weeks and may His strength be a continual guide.



Jen Lanting

Georgia Wisniewski

February 10, 2004

So sorry for your loss. I know that the love of the Lord and the comfort friends and family will give you strength and ease your pain.

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