Robert B. Baal, 66, former partner with Baal & O'Connor Law Firm in Chicago. Bob was an alumnus of Leo H.S. (1964), Xavier U. (1968) and DePaul U. School of Law (1973).

He was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Cooke) for 43 years. Loving father of Anne (Joe) Linnen, Kathryn Baal and Mary Beth (Matt) O'Mara. Proud grandpa of Liam Patrick and Colin Robert. Dear brother of Jane (Dan) McWeeny. Fond brother-in-law of Maureen (Mike) Schmidt, Dr. William Cooke and Mary Jo (Nolan) Small. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Memorials to Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center/Kidney Research Northwestern University Office of Development 750 N. Lake Shore Dr./9th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 or Christ the King School Foundation are most appreciated. 708-636-5500 or heeneyfh.com.