Obituaries

Obituary: Robert Braasch of Northfield

Robert Braasch is survived by a large family and group of friends.

Robert J. Braasch, Sr., age 69, of Northfield, IL died suddenly.

He was the beloved and loving husband to Virginia D. Braasch nee Colsant; loving father of Robert, Jr. (Kathleen) Braasch, Kristin (Michael) McDermott, Brian (Patty) Braasch, Michael (Corry) Braasch, Daniel (Katie) Braasch and Matthew Braasch; proud grandfather of Connor, Molly, Robert Liam, Dillon, Hanna, Olivia, the late Angel Gavin, Matthew, Maddie, Tommy, Charlie, Kaylee, Emily, Maggie and Michael; loving son of the late William and the late Virginia Braasch; dear brother of Mary Gin (the late Bob) Harrington, William (Sue) Braasch, Joanne (Kerry) Collins, the late Ellen (Joe) Garvey and the late Kathy (Bob) Major; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews; cherished friend to many.

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Visitation is set for Wednesday April 24, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Services in Skokie. 

A funeral mass is set for Thursday April 25 at 10 a.m. at in Winnetka. 

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Internment will be Thursday April 25 at the All Saints Cemetary and Mausoleum in Des Plaines. 


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