BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Robert Pinkowski Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2017.

Robert F. Pinkowski, 94 of Chicago, was born March 1, 1923 in Chicago to Edward and Rose Pinkowski and passed away December 14, 2017. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Ann; loving father of the late Laura E. Freston and father-in-law of Anthony (Sharon Murphy) Freston; dear uncle of Edward (Barbara) Pinkowski and Richard (Toni) Pinkowski; great uncle of Michael (Leah), William (Sonja) and David. He will also be missed by great-great niece and nephews Cambrie, Tayden and Zachary. He was preceded in death by his brother Edward (Esther) Pinkowski. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 4-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. In state Thursday, December 21 from 9:00 AM until the time of Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

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January 15, 2018

Toni Pinkowski

Uncle Bob,
Rich and I are going to miss you but know you are rejoicing in heaven. You will always have a special place in our hearts. Sorry we were not able to travel to IL.

Love,
Rich and Toni

December 21, 2017

Uncle Bob,

We are terribly sorry we cannot be there to see you off to Heaven. You will truly be missed by not only us but everyone that ever had a chance to meet you. We love you and will see you when we get there. Say hi to Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Ann and Laura for us.

Love,
Bill, Sonja, Chloe, Anna, Emma, Ben and Zachary

December 18, 2017

C R

Pinkowski family, I'm deeply sorry for your loss of your dearly loved one Robert. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time in your family's life. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family.

December 17, 2017

Stan

Sincere condolences from the Wilk family of Union Pier ..

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Memorial Events
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Dec

20

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Dec

21

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Edna Catholic Church

2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL

Dec

21

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Edna Catholic Church

2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Lauterburg - Oehler Funeral Home

2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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