Ralph L. Kobitter, age 80, passed away in Sullivan, IL on May 28, 2005, formerly of Chicago area, Army Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of Donna M. Kobitter, nee McIntyre; loving father of Dawn M. (late Neil, May 4, 2005) McKenna and Connie R. Kobitter; dear grandfather of Captain Neil D. McKenna IV, U.S.M.C., Matthew McKenna, Emily and Megan McKenna; granddaugter-in-law, Samantha McKenna; cherished great-grandfather of Aiden and the late Kaitlyn; dear brother of Ruth Koepp, Larry (Donna) Kobitter and the late Marilyn Bradley; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Retired Project Manager from DavyMcKee, Inc., Chicago. Visitation Thursday, June 2, 3 to 8 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. at Lawn Funeral Home, Fr. Timothy Andres, O’CARM, Celebrant. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to “Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Scholarship Fund”, 8 E. Strain St., Sullivan, IL 61951. Funeral info, 708-429-3200.
