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Bobby Sichling Obituary

BOBBY D. SICHLING HARVEY, IL Bobby D. Sichling, age 76, of Harvey, IL, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Shirley J. Sichling (nee Schmidt). Devoted father of Kathleen (Ron) Munson, Donald Sichling, Dwayne Sichling, Daniel (Dawn) Sichling and the late Karen (Dave) Dejnowski. Proud grandpa of 11; great-grandpa of five. Dear brother of Judie Garrison. Visitation Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd Street (Rt.6/159th St.), South Holland, IL 60473 with Chaplain Ray Deabel officiating. Interment Washington Memory Gardens, Homewood, IL. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.smitsfh.com.

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Published by The Times on Jun. 12, 2013.

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June 13, 2013

Danny & Kathy and the rest of the family, you all did a great job for Bobby today. He would be so proud of you all. Just please stay close as a family and keep his memory alvie for the grandkids & great grandkids live is to short not to enjoy it.
Love to all,
Aunt Judie

John & Mary Werner

June 13, 2013

Our condolences to the family of Bob.
We hung around with Bob & Shirley when we were in our teens. We always exchanged Christmas Cards every year. We did not know that they were very ill. So sorry.

John Kalata

June 12, 2013

I started working with Bobby on the HFD in 1970. We are sad to hear of his passing. Our condolences to the family of Bobby Sichling.

Capt. (retired) David Hall

June 12, 2013

Yet another great Firefighter leaves us, but we will meet again. I believe that GOD smiles for our Firemen for their suffering & services to mankind.

Mary Jo Dunleavy

June 11, 2013

Sichling Family,

I am shocked to here about your father. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Shirley was happy to have him home with her. Find comfort in the many memories you have of him and your mother. Know that they are holding hands looking down at the family with big smiles. Love to all.

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