Robert G. Perkins

Robert G. Perkins, age 74, of Homewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Melanie Perkins. Loving father of Shayne (Rebeca) Tarena, Cory (Melissa) Perkins, Dale (Shayla) Perkins, Kelly (Steve Ryan) Alvarez, Adam Perkins and Ryan (Caitlin) Perkins. Cherished grandfather lovingly called “papa chip” of Lilly, Evan, Rayna, Bentley, Layla, Summer, Isaiah, Evangeline and Rylinn. Dear brother of Leonard (Barbara) Perkins and the late Monica (late William) Schindler. Fond brother-in-law of Albert (Sue) Schmidt Jr, Lee Metivier, Timothy Metivier and Michael Metivier. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial gathering to be held Saturday, August 29 ^th , starting at 10 A.M. for a time of sharing condolences and observance of photos followed by a memorial service at 11 A.M., officiated by pastor Barry Lee, at First Baptist Church, 22240 Burnham Ave, Sauk Village, IL 60411. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to One More Dog Rescue or to the medical expenses of Robert’s precious grandson Isaiah**. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

** Isaiah was born 08/05/2017 with a rare syndrome called Pallister Hall, along with Wolfe Parkinson White syndrome. These two syndromes together mostly affect him internally. He was in the NICU at St. Mary’s Hospital located in West Palm Beach for 4 and half months. He has been on life support several times. Due to fluid at the bottom of his heart, he was put under meds to be in a temporary coma and placed on an oscillator machine. Isaiah takes several medications to keep his kidneys and thyroid stable, since they cannot function without. He will need a kidney transplant in the future. Since he is way below the average height percentile, he is given a growth hormone shot every day to help him grow. Isaiah looks like he eats everything but does not eat by mouth so he has a g-tube because his epiglottis doesn’t cover his windpipe when he swallows. Isaiah is a happy, smart, and strong little boy with a great family and good doctors/specialist by his side.