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SONS -- 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.
        Published on: Thu November 13, 2003