Obituaries
Robert Lee Brothers
March 26, 1933 - May 22, 2018
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VISITATION
May 29, 2018 | 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - May 30, 2018 | 10:30 A.M.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1145 5th Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Union Cemetery, St. Charles, Illinois
Robert “Bob” L. Brothers, age 85 of St. Charles, passed away May 22, 2018. He was born to Charles and Lou Brothers in Cambridge, OH. He graduated from Ripon College in Ripon, WI. and went on the work for Sears Roebuck and Co. for 37 years.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janice, four children; Tamara (James) Patterson, Steven (Kathryn) Brothers, Heidi Brothers, Jon Brothers, six grandchildren: Justin Brothers, Megan Patterson, Dylan Brothers, Nicolas Brothers, Emily Patterson, Lindsey Brothers, sisters; Joanne Johnson, Betty (Andy) Walkie, Rita (Bill) Purdy, and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1145 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. Contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Heart Assc.
To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.
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Shirley Hassell from Geneva, SD
"Heidi so sorry to hear about your father. may you and your family have the comfort of our Heavenly Father at this time."
RANDALL LEE SWEARINGEN from 972 W. BAUER RD. NAPERVILLE 60563, IL
"DEAR JAN, I WAS SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT BOB'S PASSING. WE WERE VERY GOOD FRIENDS WHILE WORKING AS GROUP MERCHANDISE MANAGERS FOR THE SEARS INDIANAPOLIS GROUP. I GOT TRANSFERRED TO CORPORATE AND BOB FOLLOWED SOON AFTER. I RESIGNED IN 1979 BEFORE THE SEARS SLIDE AND WENT ON TO HAVE A VERY SUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER AND OWNER. WE HAD SOME VERY GOOD TIMES PLAYING TABLE TENNIS. BOB WAS UNBEATABLE! HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE DOING AS WELL AS YOU CAN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS"
Dana and Dennis Kiel from Powell, OH
"Tammy, Steven, Heidi and John, We know our words can do little to ease your sadness, but the memories that fill your heart we hope will help you through. Uncle Bob are in out thoughts, prayers and forever in our memory. Love to you all. Dana and Denny"
Todd and Kelly Kranz from Dublin, OH
"Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We wish we could be there. We have so many fond memories of Uncle Bob. Love and hugs to all of you!"
Jean and Mike Hotopp from Rockford, IL
"Jan, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob was a wonderful, kind, and caring man and we are blessed to have known him. May God's peace and comfort surround you and your family as you mourn for him."