Robert Nicolaides

ANNA, Ill. -- Robert E. "Bob" Nicolaides, 87, of Anna died Thursday, March 14, 2002, at his home.

He was born Dec. 15, 1914, in Jonesboro, Ill., son of Dan and Mae Norris Nicolaides. He and Zoe Ann Murphy were married April 13, 1957. She died Nov. 13, 1993.

Nicolaides worked at General Motors' Fisher Body division in Flint, Mich., many years. He returned to Union County and operated a dairy farm east of Anna, and later retired from Bunny Bread. He was a member of the Christian Church in Anna.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include cousins, Ray, Harold and Stanley Vaughn, Jean Halbin and Peggy Claxton.

Friends may call at Hileman and Parr Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Ill., from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Masonic service will be at 7.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Dave Soucie officiating. Burial will be in Casper Cemetery.