Robert Francis Baron Hempstead, age 56, suddenly, of Alsip IL, at rest September 18, 2001, born March 28, 1945 in Ottawa IL, beloved son of the late Robert Martin and Emily Hempstead; loving father of Kathleen Marie Hempstead and Laurie Ann Davis; fond brother of Joan (Daniel) Kearney of Hanau Germany and Dr. Richard Hempstead of Las Cruces, NM; devoted uncle of Daniel and Brian Kearney, Anne, Meg, Julie and Nancy Hempstead; special friend of Andrea J. Puryear. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Relief Effort of the American Red Cross. Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Palos Hills 10 a.m. Monday September 24, 2001. Memorial visitation at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth. Sunday 2 to 7 p.m. 708-448-6000
