Robert Eric Yates
Robert Eric Yates of Western Springs, Illinois, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio. Adored (and very tolerant) husband of Irene Ward Yates. Amazing father of Christopher Eric Yates and Alex Robert Yates. Loving son of Ronald Anthony Yates and Patricia Thompson Yates; son-in-law of Larry Eugene Ward and Annette Surline Ward. Devoted brother of Kristin (Boyd) Sutton and the late Kurt Daniel Yates, and (presumptive favorite) uncle of Logan Michael Sutton and Gunnar Ward Lacey. Eric was a fantastic nephew, cousin and friend to many wonderful people, and was a dedicated oenophile in both his work and his life. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, brother, and other beloved family members. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday September 21, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Funeral mass for family and friends to follow at 11:15 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society or Amita St Thomas Hospice are appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
Pat and Ron I was so sorry to hear of Eric’s passing life sometime is not fair.God Bless all of you .Sincerely Carol and Doug Rice
Sending prayers to all the Yates family. XOXOXO Angela Retzios
Pat and Ron,
Dick and I are so sorry for your loss and pain. We send you our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Dick and Leslie
Dear Pat and Ron, I have no adequate words…….I wish you courage and comfort from your family and friends now. We will be remembering Eric and all of you in our prayers for quite some time. Paula and Jack Hawkins
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Eric will be terribly missed.
Bob and Nancy Wojcinski
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you all today. We wish we could be there today to show our love and celebrate what a wonderful man Eric was.
Dear Irene and family,
We were shocked to hear of Eric’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you, the boys and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. He was really a great guy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sean, Dannette, Brogan and Liam.
Irene, Chris and Alex – The Feldkamps are so sad to hear of Eric’s passing and so thankful that part of your journey included your stop in Cincinnati. For the brief time we had to get to know all of you Eric was easy to be around so fun loving and truly showed how much he loved and cared for each of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you now and in the days ahead. Hoping you all have so many wonderful memories to carey you through. It just isn’t fair – and we are truly sorry for your loss. God Bless you all and keep you close in his care. With heartfelt sympathy- Jeanne and Family
Pat Yates and to the entire Yates family, Betty and I (Charlie) Send our condolences to your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Anyway we can be supportive let us know.
-Betty and Charlie