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Robert Kirk Obituary
PEORIA - Robert W. Kirk, 71, of Peoria passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Fondulac Woods Health Care Center in East Peoria.
He was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Peoria to Frank and Leola Simkins Kirk.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Dianna Camp, and one brother, Frank J. Kirk.
Surviving are three sons, Robert A., Emmett E. and James F. Kirk; one stepdaughter, Karen (Don) Richeson; and three grandchildren, Emmett Paul Kirk, Benjamin Robert Kirk and Bobbi Lynn Kirk.
Robert worked as a truck driver for United Ready Mix until his retirement. He was a 42-year member of the Teamsters.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial Mass will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 904 E. Lake, Peoria. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 until 8 p.m. that evening.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services in East Peoria is charge of the arrangements.
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Melissa Godsey
June 2, 2006
Sorry for your loss if there is anything you need please let us know
Ed Dentino
May 17, 2006
Bob became a friend at Fondulac Woods this past year. I enjoyed a lunch time conversation for a time. We talked about Manual High School and Peoria things. Bob will be missed.
Becky Silva
May 7, 2006
Emmett and Paul,
We are all thinking of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
The Kitchen Staff at CMSP
Sandra Johnson
May 4, 2006
Corky & Jimmy:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you.
Little Sandy
Brenda & Kenny Moore
May 4, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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