Robert S. Kirby, age 79, of Northfield, beloved husband of Carolyn, nee Clark; loving father of Kathleen Nowlin, Robert S. Jr. (Gerri), James C. (Mary), Thomas C. and Julie K. (Hugh) Donohue; dear grandfather of Kirby, Margaret, Robert and Matthew Nowlin, Stephen, Michael and Andrew Kirby, and Daniel Kirby. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to SS. Faith, Hope & Charity Church, 191 Linden St., Winnetka. Mass 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Thresholds, 4101 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613, or Palliative Care Center & Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201. Funeral info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com
