Robert Lawson ( 2008)

Robert L. Lawson of Elk Grove Village for 48 years Services for Robert L. Lawson, 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road (three blocks south of Biesterfield Road), Elk Grove Village.

Mr. Lawson was born in Elmhurst. He was employed for 32 years with Marshall Field's as a merchandise manager. He was a Korean War veteran. He sang in the church choir since he was a teenager and was an active member of Prince of Peace United Methodist Church for 47 years. He loved biking, tennis and gardening. He was the husband for 50 years of Doris Virginia (nee Hansen); father of Bob (Patricia Jones) Lawson, Karen (Jeff) Bollmon and the late Susan (Craig) Amedeo; brother of Miriam (the late Joseph) Ochota and Beverly (Bernie) Kestler; grandfather of Andrew, Alec and Allison; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace United Methodist Church. For information, 847-640-0566 or www.grovememorialchapel.com.

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