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Robert Sons, age 92, of Crown Point, IN passed away Sunday, November 9, 2003. He was born November 24, 1910 to John and Mary Sons on a farm in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He is survived by daughter, Linda Sons of DeKalb, IL; son, Richard (Marjorie) Sons of Albuquerque, NM; grandson, Robert Sons; many nieces and nephews including Ellen Charles and Kathy Sons from Crown Pont; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Gillespie and Loretta Manns of Thornton, IL and Yolanda Diekelman of Schaumburg, IL; many cousins, neighbors and treasured friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth of nearly 59 years; son Paul; and brother, Andrew. Mr. Sons was a faithful steward of the land for 73 years and a farmer in the Crown Point area since 1944. He and his wife maintained a DeKalb Seed Corn dealership for 35 years. He was instrumental in the formation of the Prairie Farmer Protective Association and was a member of the Farm bureau. He and his wife, Ruth helped start the Parents' Club for the Center Township schools outside Crown Point. He was a patriarch of the community - looked to for advice by many and always available to give it. He was a man of his word, a genuine friend, a good neighbor, and a loving husband and father. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Crown Point. Friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service, 811 East Franciscan Drive (on State Road 55 south of State Road 231), Crown Point on Friday from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Press officiating. Burial will be at Homewood Memorial Gardens, Homewood, IL. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church of Crown Point.
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