Obituary
Robert A. Vade Bon Coeur, 77 passed away on December 6, 2103 at his residence in Crete, IL.He was born December 30, 1935, in Papineau, Iroquois County, Illinois to Arthur and Evidelle Stahl Vade Bon Coeur.Surviving are his partner Roy Olson; one brother Dwayne (Jane) Van Bon Coeur; nephews, Richard, Timothy, Robert, Gary, Randall, Mark, James, David, Stephen, Thomas and David; nieces, Denise, Melissa, Shelly, Stacy, Lee, Janah, and Terri.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gerald, Bryon, Earl, and Roland; and sisters, Alice and Norma; nephew Roland.He was ordained a Catholic Priest, Clerics of Saint Viator, on June 8, 1963. Taught at St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights 1963-64, and Spalding Institute, Peoria 1964-71. He was Pastor St. Marys of the Immaculate Conception Church in Kankakee 1971-83, worked for 10 years in ministry to the gay and lesbian community, and held various bookkeeping and office positions.Visitation will be at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 with a wake service at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be at Maternity B.V.M. Parish, 308 E. Marsile Street Bourbannais, IL. at 11:00 A.M. Visitation at the church on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. until time of funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. in Lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice of the Calumet Area would be appreciated. Info: (708) 672-7600.