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Robert A. "Bob" Mehtala

1950 - 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Mehtala obituary, 1950-2018, Gurnee, IL

BORN

1950

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd

Gurnee, Illinois

Robert Mehtala Obituary

Robert "Bob" A. Mehtala, age 68, died Saturday, November 17 at Vista Hospital from a lingering illness. He was born June 1950 in Duluth, MN. A Lake county resident for over 60 years; he worked as a printer for International Paper for 10 years. He retired from Waukegan Public Schools after more than 20 years as a custodial/maintenance worker. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jalmer and Marjorie Mehtala, and sister, Donna Edmonds. Survivors include: wife, Linda (nee Odenthal); sons, Alan (Jennette) and David (Molly) both of Cheyenne, WY.; Step daughters, Shannon (Will) Griffith and Shawn (Travis) Garrett of Tampa, FL.; one sister, Barbara (Art) Boss of Beach Park, IL. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee on Wednesday, November 21 from 1-5 PM. Private burial.

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Published by News Sun on Nov. 20, 2018.

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Jennette Mehtala

April 30, 2019

Dana B.

December 5, 2018

I remember Mr. Mehtala when he worked at Andrew Cooke Magnet School. I was a student there from 1989 to 1996. I'm sorry to read of his passing.

Terry & Kathy Printz

November 27, 2018

Linda & Family, Praying for you during this time of grieving over your husband. Please let us know if we can be of any help. Your neighbors, Terry & Kathy Printz

November 21, 2018

Our condolences to the Mehtala family.
We had the pleasure of working with him during his employment with Waukegan Public Schools.
May he rest in peace.
Don Stateler and Belkys Boller

Jack Simonian

November 20, 2018

Hi
Linda my sympathies to you and your family Linda

November 20, 2018

Barb, Linda & Family- I'm truly sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you all. God bless Sharon Snider

Vicki Hohf

November 20, 2018

Dear Linda and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences go out to you.

N S

November 20, 2018

will miss you Bob! we never did get to do our cook-out...love and prayers to the family!

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