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Robert Craycroft Obituary

DECATUR - Robert Lynn Craycroft, 62, of Normal passed away at 12 midnight Sunday May 29, 2011 in Asta Care of Bloomington. Robert was born on June 14, 1948 in De-catur the son of Will-iam C. and Margaret (Bresnan) Craycroft. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Air Force. He was a member of the De-catur Geneal-ogical Society. Surviving are his mother, Margaret of Normal, brother, Gary Craycroft of Indian Harbor Beach, FL; sister, Terri Craycroft of Bloomington; three nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be 10:00 -11:00 am Friday, June 3, 2011 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 12 noon Friday in St. Isidore Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Decatur Genealogical Society. The family of Robert Lynn Craycroft is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 31, 2011.

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Joe Cholewa

May 25, 2020

Until our next sunrise session...rest well my friend!

Holly Pace

May 28, 2019

Honoring you, Bob, for the man and friend that you are. Hey, you and Dan might be sitting on the same cloud~ Rest in Peace, Bob and Dan. Miss you. With Love, HCCP

Doug Johnson

June 17, 2011

I worked with Bob as a PIHD on the Tech HD for an insurance co in town. He was a very intelligent, well-spoken man & I always enjoyed talking with him. My memories of him are good ones...he is sorely missed. May God bless his family during this time & always...dj

joseph cholewa

June 12, 2011

I served with Bob in Vietnam. After 31 years we found each other and had been in contact for these past 11 years. My heart goes out to the Craycroft Family for their loss. Bob's time here ended way to early. His life is a shining example that one person can make a difference in this world. I will miss you dear friend.

Denise Miller

June 7, 2011

Bob touched so many people in so many ways... most don't even know it..He was a wonderful friend and cousin..He helped put meaning to our past and shared a life time worth of his genealogy work with our research team..it didn't matter the spelling of our surname we were all family linked in so many different ways
we and I will miss your wisdom and humor..
Smiles
Denise Valentine Miller ( Craycraft)

Anna Schweinberg

June 3, 2011

Family of Robert Craycroft: Bob was a blessing to the group of men here at the VA. He was a wonderful example of a real hero to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. MHC Peoria VA clerk

Joan Hudson

June 2, 2011

Dear Craycroft Family,

I and the members of Bob's support group at the VA understand your loss. Bob was a generous and caring member of the group who helped others by sharing his life experiences in a way that conveyed understanding and empathy. His bravery in the face of his illness will serve as a role model for all of us. He will be greatly missed.

Regards,
Joan Hudson

bob midden

June 2, 2011

ann just told me about bob my heart and prayers go out toall bobby midden

Don Coots

June 2, 2011

Myself and all your friends at the VA in Peoria will miss you. Your insight and your input at our meetings will leave an imprint in all of our lives.

June 1, 2011

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Ann Maria (Midden), Sharon and John Yeagle

Carol Dearman-Blackwell

June 1, 2011

Terri, Margaret and Family: I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bob will be missed by many. God Bless you all.

Dan Craycraft

May 31, 2011

Bob was a good friend. We communicated frequently, worked on our family trees and shared many memories. I was able to visit with Bob a few years ago in Blooming ton. I will miss him very much.

Holly Pace

May 31, 2011

We will miss you, Bob, both as a friend and as an inspirational genealogist! Thank you for the times you helped me, joked with me, and showed me a better way

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