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Dr. Robert Prentice
1928 - 2018
Dr. Robert Prentice
1928 - 2018
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BORN
1928
DIED
2018
Robert Prentice Obituary
Springfield, Illinois - Dr. Robert Prentice, 89, died at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Heritage Health. Arrangements are pending at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield. 217-544-4646
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Ron Lowery
January 11, 2018
Thanks Deb for letting us know of Dr. Bob passing. What great memories Mark and I have of growing up next door to you and your family. Helen and your dad were such great friends of our parents. Too many memories to mention. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 11, 2018
We'll always remember the fun times and family trips we took together. He was a character that our family loved dearly. Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Nancy Phillips and Family
Kathy Walden
January 11, 2018
Deb, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Hugs to you all from the Walden's
Patricia Baker
January 10, 2018
I remember when we first met in his office. I was 16, pregnant and scared. This was in 1971.He was very nice to me. I had two more children after that. He was a wonderful doctor. I'm sorry for your loss.
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Bev High
January 9, 2018
He was my first OB/GYN. Thought and prayers to his family.
A FRIEND
January 9, 2018
A great OB/GYN DR.
Misty Patrick
January 9, 2018
Debbie and Family so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your family is in our prayers. Kevin and Misty Patrick.
Aggie Allen-Gyorkos
January 9, 2018
To the family of Dr. Robert Prentice, I would like to send my sympathy for your loss. I remember him as a Dr. in Virden. I was in first grade with Bobbie.Later I when I was married and was starting my family, Dr. P. was my Dr., delivering our second son. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God's love, peace and comfort be with each of you during this difficult time.
Joe Phillips
January 9, 2018
We are very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a good friend of the family and we have many fond memories of him and the times we spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary & John Berriman
January 9, 2018
Deb,Joe and family
Prayers and thoughts with you at this time.
Dr. Prentice was a wonderful man.
Cherish the wonderful memories.
God Bless
David Hagler
January 8, 2018
I will never forget my first meeting with Dr. Prentice. We spent New Years Day 1960 together. He skipped some of the afternoon bowl games to come to his office and xray and set the broken leg I got rough housing with my cousins.
I still remember him as a mighty good guy after 58 years!
nancy coble
January 8, 2018
R.I.P
Nancy Coble
January 8, 2018
my condolences to the Prentice family at this time. May the Lord protect all. R.I.P.
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