Reverend Robert H. Noesen, age 62, Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish, Itasca. Ordained into the priesthood on June 5, 1993, Father Noesen served as Associate Pastor at St. Walter, Roselle; St. Mary, Mokena; St. Philip the Apostle, Addison; Visitation, Elmhurst; and Holy Trinity, Westmont. He served as Pastor of Assumption of the BlessedContinue Reading
Reverend Robert H. Noesen, age 62, Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish, Itasca. Ordained into the priesthood on June 5, 1993, Father Noesen served as Associate Pastor at St. Walter, Roselle; St. Mary, Mokena; St. Philip the Apostle, Addison; Visitation, Elmhurst; and Holy Trinity, Westmont. He served as Pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Coal City. In 2020, he was named Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Itasca.
Beloved son of the late Robert T. and Mary C., née Lulling; loving brother of Kenneth (Mary Jo), Thomas (Carol), Lawrence (Norma), Rita (the late Robert) Battaglia, Ellen (the late Jerry) Brice, June (Walter) Pautsch, Joanne (the late John) Kempel, Terese (Robert) Bailey, Paul, and Mary Beth (Ben) Granger; dearest uncle and great-uncle to many.
Visitation, Monday, September 5, 2022, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 551 N. Rush St., Itasca.
Additional Visitation, Tuesday, September 6, from 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., also at St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Itasca. The Mass will be Livestreamed at https://www.stpeteritasca.com/.
Private Interment, St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Skokie.
In lieu of flowers, Masses are most appreciated.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the following charities that Father Noesen supported:
St. Peter the Apostle Parish
551 N. Rush St.
Itasca, IL, 60143
Link – https://www.givecentral.org/location/1251
Little Sisters of the Poor
80 W. Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL, 60067
Link – https://www.littlesistersofthepoorpalatine.org/donations
Diocese of Joliet
(Fund to Support Senior Priests of the Diocese)
Link – https://www.givecentral.org/dojfathersday
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Konrad C. Miskowicz-Retz
left a message on October 5, 2022:
Dear Noesen Family:
The Knights of Columbus St. John Council 3738 (Westmont, IL) express their deepest sympathy on the passage of the Reverend Father Robert Noesen into eternal life. The council will include him in its prayers for repose of the soul.
God's peace be with you,
Ray Wachowski, Grand Knight;
Knights of Columbus;
St. John Council 3738;
25 N. Cass Ave.;
Westmont, IL 60559
Stephen Leurck
left a message on September 13, 2022:
June & Family,
Kathy and I still can’t believe it. We saw the notice in the Saints Peter & Paul bulletin last Sunday. Father was a wonderful blessing to all. His reverence for the Holy Sacrifice was truly inspiring. His homilies were memorable and taught all what we needed hear.
His move from Coal City to Itasca was a task that I loved and will never forget. I hope that there is a fountain in Heaven for him to enjoy. We will miss him.
Dr. Joan Gorski - Program Director, The Biblical Institute in the Diocese of Joliet
left a message on September 7, 2022:
Fr. Noesen will be greatly missed in our diocese . His spiritual direction was inspirational and his support of scripture study was unwavering. It was because of him that the Biblical Institute came to Assumption Parish in Coal City to host classes. We will be setting up a scholarship in his honor in the Biblical Institute for students who wish to study scripture but are financially unable to do so.. Our sponsor is Mayslake Ministries in Oak Brook Terrace at www.mayslakeministries.org.
Pamela Carlton
left a message on September 7, 2022:
To Father's Family,
My husband and I are sorry for your loss. Father was a great priest and a great person.
Our Lord worked through Father to bring me back to the Catholic Church. When I returned to the Church, Father saw that I wanted to grow in my faith, and would talk with my husband and me to guide us on our journey. He and my husband had a difference of opinion as to who was more important, St. Peter or St. Paul. Since my husband and I were not married in the Church, he helped us get through all the necessary "hoops", and he married us at his former parish at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Coal City. His sense of humor was amazing. Father, the Mayor of Coal City and I would judge Trivia Night at our parish every year. I have nothing but joyous memories from those Trivia Nights. We kept in touch after we moved out of state and he went to St. Peter's. Thank you Father, for all that you did for me and my husband. I pray that you are with God, and watching over all of us. You will be in our hearts always. May he rest in peace. All of us will miss you! We will remember his wisdom, kindness, fortitude, patience; his homilies (they always had an impact), his sense of humor and the love he had for everyone.
In the light of Christ,
Pam and Steve Carlton
The Lee Family
left a message on September 6, 2022:
June and Wally, Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Reverend Robert Noesen . Plant a Tree
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
KPC
left a message on September 5, 2022:
Rest In Peace. Gone too soon, but you made it as a priest. You were one of the good ones. Peace.
Fr. Kevin Feeney
left a message on September 4, 2022:
My condolences and promise of prayers and mass to Fr. Bob's family and friends. May he rest in the Risen Christ.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Reverend Robert Noesen . Plant a Tree
Susan & Barbara Bailey
left a message on September 3, 2022:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Father Robert. Many fond memories of growing up with the Noesen Family on Niles Center Rd.
Kelly Leopold, Terri Death, Kathy Zelinko, & Paula Crawford
left a message on September 1, 2022:
With deepest sympathy, May you find peace knowing he is in God's hands. Decorating Committee from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Kelly Leopold, Terri Death, Kathy Zelinko, & Paula Crawford. Send Flowers
Kelly Leopold
left a message on September 1, 2022:
To the family of Father Noesen my deepest sympathies to all. I had the privilege of working with Fr. Noesen his entire time as Pastor at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Coal City, Il. on his decorating committee. I have very fond memories of him. He has done so much for our Parish in the time he was here but the Lord called him home as his work was done. May he rest in peace. May you as his family know, he loved being a priest and will be sadly missed by many. God bless you all! With sincere sympathy, Kelly Leopold
Holly
left a message on August 31, 2022:
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fr. Noesen. He married my husband and I at Assumption parish some years ago. He gave a wonderful homily at our wedding as well as the blessing at our wedding reception. I still think of the words that he spoke today, including the concept of making sacrifices in marriage. He was a kind man who will be greatly missed by those of us here on earth.
Anonymous
left a message on August 31, 2022:
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Written in the Stars was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Stephanie Fortino
left a message on August 30, 2022:
Dear Family of Father Noesen, please accept my family's condolences on the passing of Father Noesen. It was quite unexpected and saddening. He was a good soul and he now rests in our Lord's arms. May the perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace! 🙏✝️
Denise Jung Reens
left a message on August 30, 2022:
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Noesen family.
Larry and Norma
left a message on August 30, 2022:
Dear Brother, you will be in our hearts and memories forever.
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Larry and Norma. Send Flowers
Steven Weyand Folkers
left a message on August 30, 2022:
I am so very, very sorry. Bob was one of my oldest and closest friends when we were children; I was five and he was eight years old when we moved into the house two doors to the south of the Noesens on Lowell Avenue in Skokie. We were very close back in the old days. It was Bob who recommended me for consideration as Music Director at St. Lambert (his home parish), a position I was privileged to fill for over 33 years. To some degree, I owe everything I am to him, for it was at St. Lambert that I met my wife of 26 years. Auf wiedersehen, old friend! Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Requiescat in pace.
Ted Sol Reyes
left a message on August 30, 2022:
Our heartfelt condolences to our beloved Parish Pastor. Your sadden death was shocking and terrified to us parishioner. You are still young to go. But our God take you for a reason. May your soul rest in peace. God bless your eternal life in the hands of our Lord Jesus. Our prayers and condolences to the family..
Thomas, Carol, Lisa (Lantz), and Scott Noesen
left a message on August 29, 2022:
With loving memories of Robert Noesen,
Vivid Recollections was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Thomas, Carol, Lisa (Lantz), and Scott Noesen. Send Flowers
Lynn Ziemann
left a message on August 29, 2022:
Peace of the Lord be with the family in your hour of need.
Mimi, Kyle and the Markel Midwest Family
left a message on August 29, 2022:
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Florist’s Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Mimi, Kyle and the Markel Midwest Family. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kathleen Gadarowski
left a message on August 29, 2022:
June, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My sympathies extend to your family.
Kathleen Granahan Gadarowski, St. Peter’s, 1964.
Carol Jamieson
left a message on August 29, 2022:
Father Noesen and Father Michael Lane were our chaplains on a parish pilgrimage to Rome in 2003. Father Noesen’s sister, June, was also with us. I have very fond memories of a spiritual and memorable pilgrimage. My condolences to June
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Konrad C. Miskowicz-Retz
left a message on October 5, 2022:
Dear Noesen Family:
The Knights of Columbus St. John Council 3738 (Westmont, IL) express their deepest sympathy on the passage of the Reverend Father Robert Noesen into eternal life. The council will include him in its prayers for repose of the soul.
God's peace be with you,
Ray Wachowski, Grand Knight;
Knights of Columbus;
St. John Council 3738;
25 N. Cass Ave.;
Westmont, IL 60559
Stephen Leurck
left a message on September 13, 2022:
June & Family,
Kathy and I still can’t believe it. We saw the notice in the Saints Peter & Paul bulletin last Sunday. Father was a wonderful blessing to all. His reverence for the Holy Sacrifice was truly inspiring. His homilies were memorable and taught all what we needed hear.
His move from Coal City to Itasca was a task that I loved and will never forget. I hope that there is a fountain in Heaven for him to enjoy. We will miss him.
Dr. Joan Gorski - Program Director, The Biblical Institute in the Diocese of Joliet
left a message on September 7, 2022:
Fr. Noesen will be greatly missed in our diocese . His spiritual direction was inspirational and his support of scripture study was unwavering. It was because of him that the Biblical Institute came to Assumption Parish in Coal City to host classes. We will be setting up a scholarship in his honor in the Biblical Institute for students who wish to study scripture but are financially unable to do so.. Our sponsor is Mayslake Ministries in Oak Brook Terrace at www.mayslakeministries.org.
Pamela Carlton
left a message on September 7, 2022:
To Father's Family,
My husband and I are sorry for your loss. Father was a great priest and a great person.
Our Lord worked through Father to bring me back to the Catholic Church. When I returned to the Church, Father saw that I wanted to grow in my faith, and would talk with my husband and me to guide us on our journey. He and my husband had a difference of opinion as to who was more important, St. Peter or St. Paul. Since my husband and I were not married in the Church, he helped us get through all the necessary "hoops", and he married us at his former parish at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Coal City. His sense of humor was amazing. Father, the Mayor of Coal City and I would judge Trivia Night at our parish every year. I have nothing but joyous memories from those Trivia Nights. We kept in touch after we moved out of state and he went to St. Peter's. Thank you Father, for all that you did for me and my husband. I pray that you are with God, and watching over all of us. You will be in our hearts always. May he rest in peace. All of us will miss you! We will remember his wisdom, kindness, fortitude, patience; his homilies (they always had an impact), his sense of humor and the love he had for everyone.
In the light of Christ,
Pam and Steve Carlton
The Lee Family
left a message on September 6, 2022:
June and Wally, Wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Reverend Robert Noesen . Plant a Tree
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
KPC
left a message on September 5, 2022:
Rest In Peace. Gone too soon, but you made it as a priest. You were one of the good ones. Peace.
Fr. Kevin Feeney
left a message on September 4, 2022:
My condolences and promise of prayers and mass to Fr. Bob's family and friends. May he rest in the Risen Christ.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Reverend Robert Noesen . Plant a Tree
Susan & Barbara Bailey
left a message on September 3, 2022:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Father Robert. Many fond memories of growing up with the Noesen Family on Niles Center Rd.
Kelly Leopold, Terri Death, Kathy Zelinko, & Paula Crawford
left a message on September 1, 2022:
With deepest sympathy, May you find peace knowing he is in God's hands. Decorating Committee from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Kelly Leopold, Terri Death, Kathy Zelinko, & Paula Crawford. Send Flowers
Kelly Leopold
left a message on September 1, 2022:
To the family of Father Noesen my deepest sympathies to all. I had the privilege of working with Fr. Noesen his entire time as Pastor at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Coal City, Il. on his decorating committee. I have very fond memories of him. He has done so much for our Parish in the time he was here but the Lord called him home as his work was done. May he rest in peace. May you as his family know, he loved being a priest and will be sadly missed by many. God bless you all! With sincere sympathy, Kelly Leopold
Holly
left a message on August 31, 2022:
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Fr. Noesen. He married my husband and I at Assumption parish some years ago. He gave a wonderful homily at our wedding as well as the blessing at our wedding reception. I still think of the words that he spoke today, including the concept of making sacrifices in marriage. He was a kind man who will be greatly missed by those of us here on earth.
Anonymous
left a message on August 31, 2022:
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Written in the Stars was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Stephanie Fortino
left a message on August 30, 2022:
Dear Family of Father Noesen, please accept my family's condolences on the passing of Father Noesen. It was quite unexpected and saddening. He was a good soul and he now rests in our Lord's arms. May the perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace! 🙏✝️
Denise Jung Reens
left a message on August 30, 2022:
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Noesen family.
Larry and Norma
left a message on August 30, 2022:
Dear Brother, you will be in our hearts and memories forever.
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Larry and Norma. Send Flowers
Steven Weyand Folkers
left a message on August 30, 2022:
I am so very, very sorry. Bob was one of my oldest and closest friends when we were children; I was five and he was eight years old when we moved into the house two doors to the south of the Noesens on Lowell Avenue in Skokie. We were very close back in the old days. It was Bob who recommended me for consideration as Music Director at St. Lambert (his home parish), a position I was privileged to fill for over 33 years. To some degree, I owe everything I am to him, for it was at St. Lambert that I met my wife of 26 years. Auf wiedersehen, old friend! Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Requiescat in pace.
Ted Sol Reyes
left a message on August 30, 2022:
Our heartfelt condolences to our beloved Parish Pastor. Your sadden death was shocking and terrified to us parishioner. You are still young to go. But our God take you for a reason. May your soul rest in peace. God bless your eternal life in the hands of our Lord Jesus. Our prayers and condolences to the family..
Thomas, Carol, Lisa (Lantz), and Scott Noesen
left a message on August 29, 2022:
With loving memories of Robert Noesen,
Vivid Recollections was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Thomas, Carol, Lisa (Lantz), and Scott Noesen. Send Flowers
Lynn Ziemann
left a message on August 29, 2022:
Peace of the Lord be with the family in your hour of need.
Mimi, Kyle and the Markel Midwest Family
left a message on August 29, 2022:
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Florist’s Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Reverend Robert Noesen by Mimi, Kyle and the Markel Midwest Family. Send Flowers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kathleen Gadarowski
left a message on August 29, 2022:
June, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My sympathies extend to your family.
Kathleen Granahan Gadarowski, St. Peter’s, 1964.
Carol Jamieson
left a message on August 29, 2022:
Father Noesen and Father Michael Lane were our chaplains on a parish pilgrimage to Rome in 2003. Father Noesen’s sister, June, was also with us. I have very fond memories of a spiritual and memorable pilgrimage. My condolences to June
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