Robert G. Forward Obituary
We bid farewell to Robert G. Forward of Schaumburg, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 12, 2025 at the age of 82. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Forward and Clara Hagemeier; his wife Kris; his stepfather Bob Hagemeier; his in-laws, Perry and Elsie Tyler; and his stepsiblings, Lee Hagemeier (late Nancy) and Madonna Sanders (late Bill).
He is survived by: his brothers, Bill Forward (Dana) and Ed Wethington (Val); his daughters, Jill Bank (John) and Lindsay Forward (Bill Sheetz); his daughter-in-law Stephanie Petrie; his stepbrother Terry Hagemeier; and his brothers-in-law, Danny Tyler (Kathy) and Richard Tyler (Kristina). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CJD Foundation or Strides4cjd.com for the 2026 annual walk/run in October with reference to Kris Forward.
