Robert Gene Stroud, 99, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Miles City, Montana, passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2025. Beloved husband of Rosetta Stroud (nee Morrone) from 1948-1968, and Jan Bartholomew from 1969-2022. Dearest father to Robert G. (Diane) Stroud, and Steven M. (Robin) Stroud. Beloved grandfather to Steven R.L Stroud, Forest Stroud, Shawnee Stroud, Carly Stroud, and Taylor Stroud. Robert was a longtime owner of shoe salons in Michigan.
Arrangements entrusted with Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL.
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