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Robert Steele Obituary

ROBERT M. STEELE, 79 ROCKFORD - Robert M. Steele, 79, of Rockford passed away Thursday March 19, 2015 at OSF St Anthony Medical Center, after a sudden illness. He was born January 8, 1936 in San Diego, CA, the son of Paul and Effie Drehoble. He married Mary Melendrez on April 6, 1956. He worked at OSF St Anthony Medical Center for over 20 years, Rockford Burrell, and currently at the Lombardi Club. He was a member of St James Church, and the Lombardi Club. Survivors include his beloved bride, Mary. Three children, Dee Dee (Mark) Fassbinder, Valerie (Dan) Heaslip and Robert (Meribeth) Steele. Grandchildren, Michael and Stephanie Schoenberg, Nick (Anna) Nunally and Rachel (Eric) Johnson. Great grandchildren, Luke and Emma Nunally. Sisters, Nancy (Al) Martin and Barb Peterson. Predeceased by his parents and sister Donna. He lived for his family and friends. Memorial service at 11a.m. Wednesday March 25, 2015 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 1860 S. Mulford Road. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial to the family. Express online condolences at fitzgeraldfh.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2015.

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Barbara Melendrez

March 19, 2023

I just loved Bob. Whenever he came to Dixon to visit Mary's mom and dad, he would always come over to our house and visit. I always looked forward to his coming over. He was always very upbeat and in a good mood all the time. I never saw him in a bad mood. When Donnie and I visited there house I always felt that they liked me and they always showed us a good time.

March 24, 2015

Mary and Family, So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you with our love and friendship. Russ and Betty Rourke

John Rigden

March 24, 2015

I will miss my friend very very much. The measure of a man is not how many people he knew,but HOW MANY LIVES HE TOUCHED!!!

Terri Wiegert

March 24, 2015

Dee Dee and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 23, 2015

Hello MAry,

Don't know if you remember me. Jeff Hogan, Gloria and Mel's son. Very sorry to hear about Bob: Mel's bet friend and like Mel, one of the best guys ever. I'll never forget how genuine he was in every aspect of life, and of course his brilliant sense of humor. One of the best Santa's ever.

I wish you peace through this time of sorry and my thoughts are and will remain with you and your family.

Best,

Jeff

March 23, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Melendrez

March 22, 2015

Mary and family,
So sorry to hear about Bob. I loved him. My thoughts are with you as always.

Terry Swift

March 22, 2015

Good Luck, Buddie

Paul and Judy Struven

March 22, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Bob will be missed.

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