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LACON - Robert E. Cook, 68, of Lacon, Ill., passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
He was born on May 3, 1944, in Pittsfield, Ill., the son of the late Charles and Ellen Geraldine Starman Cook. He married Lisa Pottinger on Dec. 21, 1968, in Washburn, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Jaimie Johnson of Rockford, Ill.; his siblings, Dick (Teri) Cook of East Peoria, Ill., Jane (Jerry) Oliver of Pearcy, Ark., Tim (Dee Dee) Cook of Germantown Hills, Ill., and Chuck (Lynn) Cook of Washington, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Ellen, Lindsey, Brandon, Brett, Jordan and Stephanie Cook, Jedd (Tanya) and Jared Engel, Lexi (Eric) Cwikla, Sean Flanagan, Steve Weers, Robin (Darren) Brown, Aaron and Brooklynn Boyd, Candace (Matt) Bruce, Chris (Erin) Schupp, Zac Wahl and Aimee McDonald; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Barry Flanagan and Tom Pottinger.
Robert worked for 38 years at Caterpillar Inc. and was a part-time night manager at Jim's IGA and Sav-Mor Liquors. He had also served as a part-time police officer in Lacon and chief of police in Washburn in the 1960s.
He was a Naval reservist who received an honorable discharge and was a member of the Lacon American Legion Post 593. He was also active with the UAW Local 974.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013, at the Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon, Ill. Robert Murphy will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lacon with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lacon/Sparland Rescue 52 Ambulance or the Altar and Rosary Society.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at lenzmemorialhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Roger Eeten
March 30, 2013
Very sad to hear of Roberts passing I worked third shift for twenty years and Robert worked days in DD we worked together we had many laughs together, the best was when he came to work on a holiday forgetting we had the day off and he wondered why there was no traffic and the parking lot was empty that was the best, he was a dear friend and never a bad word about anyone. God Bless my friend. I know you will be missed but never forgotten especially the smile.
March 24, 2013
I was so very sorry to learn of Bob's death. He was such a kind and caring man. It won't be the same going to the IGA store. I shall miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ellen.
Sincerely,
Rosana Benson
Susan Sulmonetti
March 24, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bob, he was such a great guy. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Michelle Parsons
March 23, 2013
Bob was a great guy and good friend. So sorry for your loss.
DEKE HARR
March 23, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill / Deane Short
March 23, 2013
Bob was a kind and gentle man. I remember him well. Our heartfelt sorrow is extended to his family. May he RIP.
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