Robert A. Lail

ROBERT A. LAIL "BOB" NAPERVILLE, IL Robert A. Lail, age 87 of Naperville, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully Monday, July 19, 2010. He is survived by his son, David Lail of Plainfield, IL; daughter, Marianne (Raymond) Reel of Highland; two grandchildren: David and Deanne Reel; three brothers: Bill (late Mary) Lail of Galatia, IL, Donald (Donna) Lail of Cedar Lake, IN and Charles (Doris) Lail of Schererville, IN; two sisters-in-law: Ellen Lail of Logansport, IN and Anna Fee of Morristown, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Bina Reynolds Lail; one daughter, Robin; parents: Robert D. and Opal Lail; two sisters: Elaine Englebright and Lenora Lail; four brothers: Thomas (Nurisha), Norman, James (Donna) and John (Carroll) Lail; and one sister-in-law, Zanada (Robert) Stark. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with a time of viewing from 10:00 a.m. until the service DIRECTLY at First Baptist Church Main Auditorium, 473 Sibley, Hammond, IN with Dr. Jack Schaap and Dr. Johnny Colsten officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lane Memorial Park in Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family Friday, July 23, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Ave., Hammond (Hessville), IN. Bob was born and raised in Carrier Mills, IL. He was a resident of the Calumet area and a member of the First Baptist Church since 1956. Bob taught Sunday School in the Primary 2 Dept. for over 25 years. He was an usher for over 40 years, worked in the baptistery, was a member of the Best Years Club and served on the Board of Deacons for over 40 years. He was presently Deacon Emeritus. Bob retired in 1982 from Ford Motor Co. A proud union member, he worked for over 25 years on the assembly line. For more information, you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219) 844-1600 or visit us at: www.bockenfunerals.com