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Roberta Bitzer Obituary

Roberta M. Craig Bitzer

Roberta M. Craig Bitzer, 94, of Lombard, formerly of Western Springs, LaGrange, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Arthur G. Bitzer; loving mother of Nancy (William) Sturgeon and John (Sharon) Bitzer; devoted grandmother of Katie Kanney, Linda Fortt, Matt (Ali) Bitzer, and Corey (Doug) Diederich; great-grandmother of Jessica, Mia, Ryan, Leah and Brooke.

Roberta, a 1942 graduate of Purdue University, was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She loved golf, still playing well into her 80s, and was an avid walker and bridge player. Roberta was an inspiration to all, living her life with grace and integrity.

Donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Institute, One Exchange Plaza, 55 Broadway Suite 1802, New York, NY 10006.

No visitation. Memorial service April 11, at 10:00 a.m. in DuPahze Hall, Beacon Hill Senior Living Facility, 2400 S. Finley Road, Lombard, lL. (630)-620-5850. lnterment is private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Apr. 8, 2015.

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