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Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory - Hillside-WestchesterWilliam Cobb Obituary
A visitation will take place February 6, 2026 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hursen Funeral Home & Crematory, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester.
Funeral service Saturday, Lying-in-state 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church 2114 Main Street Melrose Park.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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Willette Shanklin Robertson
February 5, 2026
Your father was a man of integrity who was respected by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Willette Shanklin Robertson
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Upcoming Events
Feb
7
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Melrose Park
2114 Main Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
7
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Melrose Park
2114 Main Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
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