Robert E. Schwantes Sr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-05-10T20:00:00
End: 2021-05-11T01:00:00
Location: Smits Deyoung-Vroegh Chapel

We are sad to announce that on May 3, 2021, at the age of 88, Robert E. Schwantes Sr. of South Holland, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert E. Schwantes Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emil Schwantes and Alice Schwantes. He is survived by: his spouse Jo-Anne Schwantes; his children, Robert E. Schwantes Jr. (late Maxine), Barbara Peterson (John), Richard Schwantes (Sandra) and Jean Wilbur (Michael); his grandchildren, Erin Ferrara, Amy Arndt (Jim), Danielle Kush (Ryne) and Ben; his great grandchildren, Logan, Madison and Gianna; and his sister Grace Valloni (late Gene).

Memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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May 10

Visitation

Smits Deyoung-Vroegh Chapel
649 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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May 11

Visitation

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
16500 Woodlawn E Ave, South Holland, IL 60473

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May 11

Funeral service

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
16500 Woodlawn E Ave, South Holland, IL 60473

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May 11

Burial

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
27034 S Diagonal Rd, Elwood, IL 60421

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