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Robert G. Stone Jr.

1950 - 2018

Robert G. Stone Jr. obituary, 1950-2018, Springfield, IL

BORN

1950

DIED

2018

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Robert Stone Obituary

Robert G. Stone, Jr. 1950 - 2018
Springfield, IL—Robert G. Stone, Jr., 67, of Springfield, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.
Robert was born in Springfield, IL on August 14, 1950, the son of Robert G. Stone, Sr. and Leona Ellen Bennett Stone. He married Marilee Tolan on November 27, 1992 in Springfield, IL.
Robert was a graduate of Hazel Dell Elementary School and Chatham Glenwood High School. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #364 for more than 25 years. He worked at Earl Neighbors & Sons, HF Fritsch, and the State of IL Department of Agriculture for more than 30 years, retiring in 2007.
Robert enjoyed golf, reading, yardwork, traveling, cooking with Marilee, watching his grandchildren play sports and spending time with his family. He coached his children in baseball, soccer and hockey, and was also the first coach captain of the Springfield Kings hockey team.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Marilee; son, Justin (Kristy) Stone of Springfield; daughter, Heather Stone of Springfield; two brothers, Ronald (Sheri) Stone of Springfield and Richard (Tammy) Stone of Pleasant Plains, IL; two grandchildren, Alec Robert Stone and Michael Loureiro; two nieces, Morgan and Dakota Stone; one nephew, Trevor Stone; and cousins.
Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Gathering and Memorial Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:45 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield. Memorial Ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38148, American Cancer Society, 675 East Linton, Springfield, IL 62703, or Memorial Home Hospice, 720 North Bond St., Attn: Pat Keith, Springfield, IL 62702.
The family of Robert G. Stone, Jr. is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield.
Please visit boardmansmith.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2018.
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Just learned yesterday of Bob's passing. Please give my condolences to Marilee. I have been their neighbor three doors down for the last 25 years, and although we did not know each other well, when you are long time neighbors you learn and see bits and pieces of each others lives over time. As Bob's obituary noted, he loved to do yard work and it should not come as a surprise, that after a lot of hard work and persistence he achieved the best lawn on the block! The picture you chose of Bob is exactly how I knew him... he always had a ball cap on! Without his wave and friendly smile, Bob will genuinely be missed when driving down Witherspoon Drive!

Rose Trader

January 22, 2018

My sympathies to the Stone family. I worked with Bob for many years at the fairgrounds and he was a great guy. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Nick Baltusevich

January 15, 2018

Ron - We are so sorry to learn of your brother's passing. You are in our thoughts.

Dave & Michele Hurrelbrink

January 14, 2018

Ron and Rik - I was shocked and saddened to see your brother's obituary in the SJR. Bob was way too young to leave this earth. Bob was a good man and respected by all who knew him. I will always have fond memories of the three Stone brothers at the Ice Chateau.
Byron

Byron Cudmore

January 14, 2018

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

SASA SPIRITS

January 14, 2018

Sorry for your loss Heather and family. God bless

Tad Allen

January 14, 2018

Heather and Justin, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Jeffrey Watson

January 13, 2018

Justin~we are sorry to hear of your dad's passing, he was a great man. We have so many memories when you & our son played hockey. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.

XO
Larry & Denise Vicari

Vicari

January 13, 2018

RIP

Steve Hesse

January 13, 2018

Ron and Rick so very sad to hear of Bobby passing!!!! He was a good loving son to your mom and dad! Also he told everyone he knew or would listen that he was the best hockey player in the Stone family!!!!!

Ken Cobern

January 12, 2018

Ron and Rick I'm so sorry to hear of Bobby passing!!!! He was a good son,and a great oldest brother to you guys and will be missed
by all who knew him. Rest in peace Bobby!

January 12, 2018

Heather and family, sorry about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Larry and Karen Lenkart

January 12, 2018

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