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Robert "Bob" McManus

1940 - 2018

Robert "Bob" McManus obituary, 1940-2018, Bartonville, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

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Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

1203 West Garfield Ave

Bartonville, Illinois

Robert McManus Obituary

Robert "Bob" McManus
BARTONVILLE - Robert "Bob" McManus, age 77, of Bartonville passed away peacefully Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 11:54 a.m. at his residence.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1940, in Peoria to Robert and Alvera (Kidder) McManus. He married Eula Kerley on July 6, 1959, in Peoria. She survives, along with one daughter, Kim (Calvin) Jones of Colorado Springs, CO; one son, Robert G. McManus of Brighton, CO; one grandson, Caden Jones of Colorado Springs, CO; and one half sister, Joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Randy and Alvalee; and one sister, Barbara.
Bob was a United States Navy veteran, serving from 1958 to 1961. Following his time in the military, he was a Journeyman Electrician for IBEW Local 34. Later, he and his wife owned and operated Rosewood Lanes (Strike Town) in Pekin for 22 years.
He was a member of the AMVETS, and the Greater Peoria Bowing Association. He was inducted in both the Peoria and Pekin Bowling Hall of Fame.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, following the visitation. Cremation rites will take place following the services.
You may view Bob's obituary online at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.



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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2018.

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Pete and Joan Ingolia

March 13, 2018

Dear Eula and family, So sorry to hear about Bob. We had some great times together at the bowling alley. Love to you all

Howard Grieser

March 13, 2018

Did business with Bob and he was an easy going jovial guy. Shared a mutual friend and saw him at a funeral last September.
Always was a pleasure to visit with.

Sincere sympathies.

Dennis Maher

March 12, 2018

Kim and CJ we are sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dennis and Jean

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