Obituary of Robert Marcinkus

Robert Marcinkus, 62, of Waukegan, passed away October 13, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Robert was born July 24, 1953 in Waukegan. He was a graduate of Waukegan High School. Robert married Doris Emerson on August 8, 1983. He was employed by Johns-Manville, Kiley Developmental Center and Nosco Printing, and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Robert was a lifelong Green Bay Packer and Chicago White Sox fan. He was an outstanding baseball, basketball and softball player in his younger days and was also a very good bowler for many years. Robert enjoyed coaching little league baseball for 8 years and was very proud of his championship team. Robert is survived by his wife, Doris Marcinkus; loving father to son Jeremy (Stacy) Worklan; daughter Megan Marcinkus and son Tony Marcinkus; he cherished his grandchildren Kyla Marcinkus, and Van, Nicky, Gavin and Brody Worklan; sister Mary Knevitt; brothers Joe (Shirley) Leonowitz and John (Janet) Marcinkus; sister-in-law Sheila (Dave) Pfeifer; cousins Barbara Lind and Frank Marcinkus; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Antoinette Marcinkus; aunt Ann Marcinkus; and uncles Nicholas, Peter, Ben and Frank Marcinkus. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. Friends may greet the family from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the SEDOL Foundation, or to the family.