Robert H. Zitkus Sr., age 77, of Manhattan, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. He is survived by his children, Robert (Sandy) Zitkus of TX, Edward "E.J." (Karrie) Zitkus of Manhattan, and Linda Zitkus of MO., eight grandchildren and his brother, Michael (Kathleen) Zitkus of FL. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Julia Zitkus, and his wife, Kathleen Anne (2011). Robert was born in Chicago, he served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant and was a parishioner at St. Joseph Church. Funeral Service for Robert will be 10:30a.m., Friday, January 17, 2014 from Forsythe Funeral Home in procession to St. Joseph Church, 235 W. North St. Manhattan, for 11:00a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be the same day from 9-10:30a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 S. State St. (Rt 52) Manhattan, IL 60442 (815) 478-3321 www.forsythefuneralhome.com