West Leyden High School Alumni
Northlake, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
Robert J. "smokey" Vanek
1948-2022
Born Sep 30, 1948, Robert J. "smokey" Vanek attended West Leyden High School in Northlake, IL.
Class of 1966
Sep 30, 1948 - Feb 28, 2022
Sep 30, 1948 - Feb 28, 2022
Bob Vanek, age 74, of Waukesha, WI. Passed away October 29, 2022 at his home. He was born September 30, 1948m in Chicago, the son of Jerry and Lanola Vanek.
Bob grew up in Chicago and was an avid Cubs fan. To know Bob was to love him. He was an amazing father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother , cousin and friend.
Bob was preceded in death by his daughters: Laurie Schoolcraft and Patricia “Trish” James. Bob is survived by his daughter Lannie (John) Kleinschmidt and extended family.
Bob grew up in Chicago and was an avid Cubs fan. To know Bob was to love him. He was an amazing father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother , cousin and friend.
Bob was preceded in death by his daughters: Laurie Schoolcraft and Patricia “Trish” James. Bob is survived by his daughter Lannie (John) Kleinschmidt and extended family.
Visitation for Bob will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, Cary, Il. Beginning at 9:30 AM and concluding with a Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. This will be followed with interment at Windridge Memorial Park