Obituaries
Robert V. Ford
July 14, 1947 - September 11, 2018


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VISITATION
October 6, 2018 | 11-11:30am -
St Mark's Lutheran Church
101 S. 6th Ave
St Charles, IL - October 6, 2018 | 11:30 am
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St Mark's Lutheran Church
101 S. 6th Ave
St Charles, IL -
Burial Location
private
Robert (Bob) V. Ford, born in Chicago, Illinois the 14th of July, 1947, went home to be with the Lord on the 11th of September, 2018. He is the son of Russell and Lorna Ford.
Bob graduated from Elmhurst College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He spent his career in the Telecommunications Industry.
Bob’s passions revolved around his family. He took pride in his yard and his home, and did anything and everything for his girls. He enjoyed fine art, traveling, classic movies, and holiday traditions.
Robert was married to Arlene Julian on the 14th of February, 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Russell and sister Joan. He is survived by his wife, Arlene, his daughters, Amy Ford-Collins and Julie (Bill) Alevizos, grandchildren Joshua Robert, Samuel Joseph, and Charley Nettie, his sister in law Carolee, brother in law Bob, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Saturday, the 6th of October, at 11:00 am at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, located at 101 South Sixth Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. Interment will be private.
Condolences
Emil M Kurinsky from Wheaton , IL
"To the Ford family from the Kurinsky family, our heart felt sympathy on your loss. I have fond memories of our friendship."
John F Banas from West Chicago, IL
"Susan and I are so saddened by Bob's passing; we saddened for Arlene an ourselves because Bob is no longer here, but we rejoice because we know in our hearts that Bob is with our Lord and happy. God bless Bob, Arlene and the Ford Family. I will never forget Bob's loving help, his kindness and his ability to pull me in and get me involved in everything at St. Mark's. God Speed, Bob Ford!"