Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

1931 - 2018

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Calumet Park Funeral Chapel and Crematory - Hobart/Portage

370 N. County Line Rd.

Hobart, Indiana

ROBERT MCCLURE Obituary

Robert Wayne McClure CROWN POINT, IN - Robert Wayne McClure, age 87 of Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was born on a farm in Jackson County, Illinois on August 31, 1931 to Charles and Clara McClure. He is survived by his wife, Audrey J. Karp-McClure; sons, Kevin, Kelly and Kerry McClure and daughters, Dana Fitze and Patricia Barrett. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Clara McClure; daughter, Cathy McClure; sisters, Estelle, Dorothy and Gladys and brothers, Seth and Charles McClure. Robert graduated from Murphysboro Township High School in 1949. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and retired with 40 years in the newspaper business; 30 of which were with The Post Tribune where he retired from in 1989. Robert was a licensed private pilot, airplane owner and an avid tennis player. Private Services will be held at a later date. For information call 219-736-5840 or visit www.mycalumetpark.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Dec. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT MCCLURE

1 Entry

Kristine Mcclure

December 17, 2018

You will always be in my heart Captain grandpa. I remember as a child going to your home. You would always let me play with your airplanes. I will forever hold on to those memories❤

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in ROBERT MCCLURE's name

Memorial Events
for ROBERT MCCLURE

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Calumet Park Funeral Chapel and Crematory - Hobart/Portage

370 N. County Line Rd., Hobart, IN 46342

How to support ROBERT's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

ROBERT MCCLURE

BORN

DIED

FUNERAL HOME

ROBERT MCCLURE Obituary

Memories and Condolences for ROBERT MCCLURE

Make a Donation in ROBERT MCCLURE's name

Memorial Events for ROBERT MCCLURE

How to support ROBERT's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Attending a Funeral: What to Know

Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

Resources to help you cope with loss

Estate Settlement Guide

How to Write an Obituary

Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

The Five Stages of Grief

Ways to honor ROBERT MCCLURE's life and legacy

Obituary Examples

How to Write an Obituary

Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Recent deaths in the news

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970–2025), The Cosby Show star

Jake Larson (1922–2025), WWII veteran and TikTok star

Rex White (1929–2025), NASCAR legend

Eileen Fulton (1933–2025), Emmy-winning As the World Turns diva

More ways to support the family

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT MCCLURE

Make a Donation
in ROBERT MCCLURE's name

Memorial Events
for ROBERT MCCLURE