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Robert Ihlenfeldt Obituary
AUBURN - Robert D. Ihlenfeldt Jr., 64, of Auburn died Monday, September 7, 2009, at his home.
He was born January 13, 1945, in Springfield, IL, the son of Robert D. and Gerry Millner Ihlenfeldt Sr. He married Mary Jo DuBois in 1965 and later married Rose Miller and she
preceded him in death on May 19,2009.
He was a member and past commander of Auburn American Legion Post 277. He was a self employed carpenter.
Surviving: one daughter, Kimberly (Rex) Rhorer of Glendora, CA; two sons, David (Alisa) Ihlenfeldt of Gridley and Donald C. (Amy) Ihlendelft of Auburn; nine grandchildren; one stepson, Bill (Lori) Miller of Ridgeland, MS; one stepdaughter, Patty (Jeff) Purdy of Springfield; seven step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; one aunt, Dorothy Busch.
Cremation rites were accorded.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009, at Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009, at St. Benedict's Church, Holy Cross Parish, Auburn with Rev. Kevin Laughery officiating. Burial is in Auburn Cemetery. Military services will be conducted by Auburn American Legion and VFW.
Memorials may be made to Auburn Emergency Squad.
Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ihlenfeldt
Tara and George Lambert
September 16, 2009
To the Ihlenfeldt Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Linda (Chandler) LaFever
September 14, 2009
Kim, David, Donald & Mary Jo,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He (and all of you) was a huge part of my life at a very critical time. Know that all my love and prayers are with you and please let me know if there is anything at all I can do.
Rick & Sandi McGill
September 11, 2009
Kim, David, Donald and Families,
Your Dad was a dear friend and a great man of God. His prayers helped bring us to the Lord and brought us through many difficult times. His love just spilled out on everyone he knew. We know you will miss him for now but he will be waiting for you at his new house. Our love and prayers are with you.
September 11, 2009
To Bob's Family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am one of Bob's classmates and he will be missed.
Kay(Manship)Kendall
Butch and Clare Lorton
September 11, 2009
Kim, David, Donald and Mary Jo,
I have known Bob for over 58 years. We first met when we were 6 years old. We played together, learned together, cried together and laughed together. He was a True Friend. He was a man, like no other. He stood tall and proud and he also knelt down to help others. The memories that I have with him would take to long to list here but in the days and years ahead we will share them with you. I leave this wish with you: May all the days of all the years that God has still in store for you be filled with every joy and grace to bless you more and more. May hope of heart and peace of mind beside you ever stay, and that’s the golden wish I have for you this day. I loved your dad and this love I pass on to you.
Butch
Mary Lou (Deschamps)Collins
September 11, 2009
To Bob's family:
I was a classmate of Bob's and have so many fond memories.I never saw him without a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you. We may not know what lies ahead, but we know what was, and it was wonderful. My deepest heartfelt sympathy,
Christine Cannon Schmidt
September 11, 2009
Kim, David & Donald
Please know that you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
September 11, 2009
Kim,David & Donald - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kim Dodd-Patton
Leonard Bernhardt
September 11, 2009
To those of us that knew Bob he will be missed. We were a class that grew together especially through sports. You will be remembered.
September 11, 2009
Donald, David, and Kim
My heart goes out to you all. Your family will be in my prayers.
Brad Wallace
September 11, 2009
Sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. Bob was such a kind and caring man.
The class of 1963 will miss him.
My prayers are with his family.
Joyce(Herron)Harp
Brad Harden
September 11, 2009
Kim, Donald, and David-
I wanted to express my sincere condolences at this difficult time you are facing. Your Dad was a good man, and will be missed by many. I still remember the compassion he showed the night that I accidently hit your dog with my car after a football game. He was more sorry for me than the dog. Incredible.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
September 10, 2009
To Bob's Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God strengthen and comfort each of you. Bob was a good friend.
God bless you,
Les and Cathy Fouts
Jacqueline Ping
September 10, 2009
Bob's family,
I am one of your dad's classmates. I have many fond memories of him as a boy and young man. He was his own person to say the least. I saw him from time to time when I returned to Auburn and each time it was like I had just talked to him yesterday. He was a sweet guy. I know he will be missed. My sympathies to you and yours.
Marylee, Dave & Blake Babbs
September 10, 2009
To the Ihlenfeldt family:
We were sorry to hear about Bob's death. He was such a kind and caring person! Keep your memories in your hearts!
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
The Babbs family
Janie Lorton Stevens
September 10, 2009
Kim, David and Donald--I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I have always felt privileged to have been welcomed into your family all those years ago and feel graced to have known your father. He will be greatly missed. My heart and thoughts are with you and your families.
September 10, 2009
Kim, David, Donald and families,
We are all so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We haven't seen each other alot in the last few years, but o mercy were we all together as kids. We have many GREAT memories of your dad and hope that your sorrow is filled with those good memories of the past as you go into the future. God will be there to help in the healing process and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Love you guys!
Mel and Teri Dambacher and kids
Thomas Ross
September 10, 2009
Well it will happen to all of us. We will miss you Bob.
September 10, 2009
Kim, David, and Donald - We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We loved him in the Spirit as we loved him as a person. And we love you in the same way. We feel very badly that we will be out-of-town during the visitation and memorial service.
God bless you,
Pam and Bill Bird
Maureen Kunz Carter
September 10, 2009
Amy and Family ~
I'm so sorry to hear of your father-in-law's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Judy Campbell
September 10, 2009
I am very sorry to hear the loss of you dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Horns
September 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are go out to the whole family. If you need anything, let us know what we can do.
September 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly and Larry Smith
September 10, 2009
Donald, David, Kim and families:
Please accept our condolences on Bob's passing. He was a good man, with a heart full of love for not only family, but friends. We had the privilege of knowing Bob for years and he was definitely more than a contractor; he was a trusted friend. He was so wonderful with our daughters as well; he always had something to give or say, to the point that they believed he just might be Santa Claus.
He was also a man of faith, a faith that guided his life and work for as long as we knew him. May he now rest in the peace promised him in Baptism; may the choirs of angels greet him and lead him to Paradise.
He is already missed. God bless you all.
Gary Hany & family
September 10, 2009
Dear Ihlenfeldts,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray you enough.
Gabrielle Painter
September 10, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 10, 2009
Dear Ihlenfeldts,
I haven't seen you all in a long time, but my memories of your dad and your mom as well, are nothing short of memories filled with kindness and sweetness. Having lost our dad just 2 short years ago, My brothers and my sister know the sadness in your broken hearts. Please know that my prayers and hugs are with you each and every day.
Sincerely,
your friend,
Melissa Patterson
Gail Rowley
September 10, 2009
Dave and family, We are so very sorry to hear about your Dad. We also know that your strong faith will help you all through this most difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Love, Kenny, Gail Loni
September 10, 2009
Dear Kim, David, Donald and Family, We were so sad to learn that your Dad has passed. He was a good son, Dad, Papa and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. Personally, we will miss his jovial smile and laughter. Sincerely, Tony, Bobbie Berola and family, Auburn, Illinois
Pat Anjoski
September 10, 2009
My sympathy goes out to the family. I had lunch with Santa Bob in August when I was in Springfield and we talked about old times. We talked about playing darts, dancing and antique shopping. Bob was a great friend. I will miss him as so will everyone that knows him.
Renaldo & Mely Carbonell
September 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diana Celmer
September 10, 2009
Kim, David, Donald, and Mary Jo:
You have our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Father. My God be with you in this time of grieving and sorrow. May you know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this very difficult time. Losing a parent is very hard, but as time passes sorrow is replaced with happy memories of an earlier time.
Love, and Prayers,
Ken and Diana Celmer and our family
Craig and Trish Henkhaus
September 10, 2009
Keeping all of you close in prayer. Your dad was such a good guy and it was obvious how much he loved you. Let us know if we can help in any way.
Susan Erwin-Klein
September 10, 2009
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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