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Robert Kenney Obituary
Born: November 15, 1935 in Tiskilwa, IL
Died: June 2, 2025 in Princeton, IL
Robert "Bob" Dean Kenney, 89, of Tiskilwa, IL passed on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Liberty Village in Princeton, IL.
Bob was born on November 15, 1935 at home on the family farm in rural Tiskilwa the son of Charles and Georgia (Kirkpatrick) Kenney. He attended Tiskilwa High School and graduated in 1954. Bob was a life-long farmer in rural Tiskilwa. Bob was an active participant with the Tiskilwa Community Church and community enrichments throughout his lifetime.
He is survived by his sister, Janice Kenney Stewart of Las Vegas and three nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, Donald Kenney, Marilyn Kenney Jones and Helen Kenney.
Graveside Services were held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Mt. Bloom Cemetery in Tiskilwa, IL with Pastor Cal Zehr officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service.
Memorials may be directed to the Bureau County 4-H Clubs Incorporated 850 Thompson Street Princeton, IL 61356 or the Tiskilwa Community Church 120 E. Main Street Tiskilwa, IL 61368.
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