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Robert Warner Obituary

ROBERT 'BOB' KEITH WARNER, 92 ROCKTON - Robert "Bob" Keith Warner, 92, died Friday, August 23, 2013. Born December 6, 1920, in Prophetstown, IL to Keith and Jessie (Moates) Warner. Married Marjorie Hauswald on Dec 3, 1955. Attended Prophetstown High School. Bob retired from Commonwealth Edison after 52 years. He was a member of IBEW for 65 years. He served in the USAAF during World War II. He was an avid photographer of everything from wild flowers to race cars. He spent many days at BHF Raceway, where he met and photographed Walter Payton. He spent many hours in his workshop where he could fix or make anything. Survived by son, Andrew "Drew" Warner; daughter, Mary Jack; grandchildren, Cody, Callie, Cassidy and Jessica; sister, Ann Higley; sister-in- law, Barbara Freeman; brother-in-law, M. James Hauswald; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie on June 27, 2011; and siblings, Jack, Jean, Stuart and Betty. Services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013, in Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Roscoe Chapel, 11342 Main Street, Roscoe. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to time of services Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rockton Fire Department. Express condolences and share memories online at www.honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2013.

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August 28, 2013

Mary Lee, Drew & children,
Our hearts are with you at this sad time. We're so very sorry for your loss.
Your Dad was always so kind to me & my family.
Mary Logan Graf and family

August 26, 2013

Mary & Drew,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. We always enjoyed visiting with you guys at the family reunions. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish the best for you and your family!
John & Becky McCauley

August 26, 2013

Drew, Mary,
So sorry to hear about your dad, you are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Steve & Cindy Robinson

Cindy Jack

August 26, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cindy, Sarah, Michael & Danny

Ann Ragnar

August 26, 2013

Mary and family, Tom and I were sad to hear of your Dad's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

Kerry Bradle

August 25, 2013

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

Rich and Dee Ott

August 25, 2013

Mary,

May the Lord comfort your heart at this time.

Julie Crone

August 25, 2013

Drew and Mary
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you in your time of loss. Uncle Bob was a special person. His pictures will forever preserve our families good times.

Love, Julie and Tom

Gina Henricks

August 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies are with you and Jessica. May your cherished memories give you strength and comfort during this time.

Jen Anderson

August 25, 2013

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. You & your family are in my prayers.

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11342 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073

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