A memorial gathering for Robert A. Kissel of Streamwood since 1994 will be held Saturday January 7, 2012 at Hoosier Grove Barn 700 W. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107 from 11:00a.m. until 3:00p.m. Services 11:30a.m. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory.
  
  Born June 14, 1952 in Melrose Park, IL Bob died Tuesday January 3, 2012.
  
  Retired from the US Air Force, he enjoyed baseball, photography, hummingbirds and good conversation with family and friends. He is also an avid Cubs fan.
  
  Robert is the beloved husband of 39years of Mary C. nee Downs; loving father of Matthew (Joni Waldrup) of Crestview, FL and Kristine (Bryan) Knotts of South Elgin; proud grandfather of Brianna and Alexandra; dear brother of Craig (Amy) and Kristine (Gary) Fell. Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home (630) 289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com.