Dennis Roberts Obituary

Dennis W. Roberts Whiting, IN Dennis W. Roberts, age 59, of Whiting, Indiana, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2003 at home. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (nee Jascot); two sons, Eric-Dennis (Lisa) Roberts of Guttenberg, Iowa and Troy (Ruth) Roberts of Naperville, IL; one step-daughter, Leah (Richard Wolf) Morgan of New York City, NY; four grandchildren: Jordan, Kennedy, Nicole and Derek; other loving family members; Uncle Joe and Aunt Dicky Rogina of Whiting, IN; cousins, Sandy (Michael), Joe (Kathy), Tom, Joni, Pam and other cousins and friends. Best friend, Buddy. Preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Barbara Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a member of the National Boilermakers Local #1 of Chicago. Services will be private. Owens Funeral Home, Calumet Avenue & 119th St., Whiting, Indiana in charge of arrangements. Personal condolences may be made on line at owensfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Roberts

10 Entries

Troy Roberts

September 9, 2003

I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this tough time. It's hard to believe a month has passed already.

I have enjoyed the stories and memories that people have shared during this time, especially Pam. They describe Dad the way I'll always remember him. He could always make people laugh.

Your thoughts have helped make this time more bearable.

Sam, Amber, and Arianna Allen

August 22, 2003

We will all miss cousin Dennis very much.

I will always remember when he would call grandpa and grandma from that deli place and ask them what they want. Then he would come over and drop it off and they would sit at the kitchen table and talk about all the deals there.

Arianna would always warm up to him before anyone else. I found that surprising since she really dont take well to people she dont see all the time. But she found Dennis comforting enough to let him hold her and play with her.

We will always remember Dennis and miss him very much!

We love you always Cousin Denny!

Joseph Rogina

August 21, 2003

It is always a great loss when a family member passes. Especially for those who were closest to Dennis. It is always best to remember those who we have lost in the memories we have of them and the good that they have provided for their families and others. Having these memories will help to guide us in our day to day journeys until our time arrives, for each of us be with our past families and freinds, to also join with them in Heaven.

Joe & Kathy Rogina

Pam Henry

August 21, 2003

I will always remember Dennis in many ways. His sense of humor is something that I will miss on a daily basis. He was a special person in my life and I will miss him.

He loved grocery shopping. He would always seem to find some really strange things. When Joni and I would go over to visit he would bring it out and we would all try it and sometimes it was quite good. To be honest I didn’t try everything he brought, but I am almost positive Joni and Patti did.

Dennis loved life and all it had to offer. He had many, many stories. When he would look at old pictures, he knew who everyone was and usually had a little story to go with it.

Yard sales was another one of Dennis’ passion. He was quite a collector of many things. Ask Patti. (Just like his Uncle Joe).

He had a way with kids and animals that many people will never know. His love for his dogs was endless.

Arianna and Dennis shared a bond right from the start. When Joni and Shannon took Arianna over to see Dennis on Saturday, she kept wanting to get closer to him. When she got close enough to touch him, she took her little hand and rubbed it across his forehead, maybe she was trying to wake him up, or it was just her way of saying goodbye. The pictures I have of the two of them show that they had something special between them.

When I now go over to see Patti, I will keep waiting for Dennis to walk out of his room with a joke or the Bobak's sales flier from the Internet.

I have so many memories in my heart of all the times we had together (Dennis, Patti, Joni and myself). We all have a special bond from all the things we shared and it will always remain with me forever.

To Patti: I am so sorry for your loss and all that you have been through. I thank you for all you have done for our family. You took such good care of Aunt Barb and Dennis. You are such a special person in so many ways. When Mom was sick you and Dennis brought over the whole Thanksgiving dinner for us, helped us with Mom, helped us haul the kids around, came to the boys football games, birthday parties, shared in our holidays. The list is endless. You both opened your home and hearts to us at all times. I thank you, and love you Pam.

TRACY LEVIN

August 18, 2003

Lee, Anthony, Adriana, and I are sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. We are grateful to have known Dennis, even if only briefly. Heartfelt condolences. We know he was a battler right to the end.

Mary Jo Sinchak

August 18, 2003

I was sorry to hear about the lose of Dennis. I remember him from visits at Aunt Barbara and Uncle Wayne. Though many years have passed, I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. I just live in the next town over from you. Maybe we will bump into each other. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Ray and Carole Podgorny

August 18, 2003

Our sincere condolence to all and the extended family as well.

Sandy, Mike & Family Krizman

August 17, 2003

Dear Patti & Family,

We're very saddened by the loss of Denny. We keep him, and you, close to our hearts, especially during this difficult time. We will remember him always as last we saw him--riding his scooter over to Mom & Dad's and generously offering fruit from his latest visit to the fruit market in Whiting. We will miss him and still can't believe he is gone. Our blessings to you and him. Wishing him eternal rest with Barb and Wayne in heaven.

Love,

Sandy, Mike, Mike, Jr. Megan & Jon

Vince and Lois Hrabrich

August 17, 2003

We will always remember our years growing up and visiting together at Grandma's house in Whiting.

Nicole Furman

August 17, 2003

Our thoughts are with your family. We are sorry for your loss.

Nicole (Hrabrich), Greg, Ethan, & Audrianna Furman

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