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Robert Severns Obituary

MATTOON - Funeral services for Robert Severns were held on Tuesday at the Central Community Church in Mattoon with Reverend Lou Butler officiating. Pianist Brad Brown accompanied Heather Brown on traditional hymns. Mattoon Masonic Lodge 260 held Masonic Rites. Those members participating were: Master, Chuck Cole; Chaplain, Bill Dillon and Secretary, Charles Coffey. The Schilling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The pallbearers were Kenneth Jeffries, Jay Greenberg, Brian Severns, Raymond Smith, Steve Tucker and Earl Armstrong. The honorary pallbearers were Merle Lowry and Roy Neff. Military Honors by V.F.W. Post 4325 followed. Those members participating were: Detail Commander, Dana Denny; Chaplain, Ed Davis; Bugler, Bill Newton; Color Guard, Ray Hoffman, Bill Thorton, John Protz; Firing Squad, Murphy Hott; Bill Nash; Harland Latch; Harold Campbell, Joe Kirk, George McMicheal, Tom Burchman. Mr. Severns, 82, of Mattoon, died February 24, 2012, at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home.

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Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Mar. 1, 2012.

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Bonnie Hayden

February 28, 2012

We are sending many prayers to you Vera. It just isn't the same being greeted at the sanctuary by someone other than Bob. I miss him already. May you find comfort knowing that he is at peace, resting in the arms of Jesus.

Karen Mamuzic

February 28, 2012

We all loved Uncle Bob and will greatly miss his humor and love of life.
We wish Aunt Vera much love and peace.
Thinking of the entire family at this difficult time.
Much Love, Karen and Pete

Kim Brown

February 27, 2012

Bob taught me how to water ski when I was a kid with those yellow "boat" skis. He was a great uncle and a wonderful man. He drove my daughter and I to Boston for a family get together. He was quite a jokster and always fun to be around. When I was a kid I almost went to Idaho with Vera and Bob but d/t an injury my brother Kenneth went in my place. He had a great time. We played many family card games together. We had many holiday get togethers at Bob and Vera's house. He was always a gracious host. I will miss you terribly. Love, Kim

Amber Mendiola

February 26, 2012

Uncle Bob will be missed! His magic tricks will go on forever...he taught the little ones here in Idaho well! The ball in the bag is a big hit and the invisible thread in your ear! After hanging out with Uncle Bob we were always a few pennies richer! Love you Always!

February 26, 2012

Vera, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bob will be missed by many!
JR and Terria

William (Bill) Severns

February 26, 2012

Ten years my senior, Bob helped teach me to fish, hunt, water ski, the building & loan business and many other things. We shared a room growing up, and had the usual frictions over space and clean up duties - I lost of course. Although most of our adult lives were spent miles and even countries apart, we never lost touch and got together whenever possible. I will miss him more than anyone knows. RIP, Bob. I love you.

February 25, 2012

OUR SYNPATHY TO YOU, VERA. BOB AND VERA HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS FOR OVER TWELVE YEARS.AND WE WILL MISS BOB GREATLY.

BOB & RUBY ANNE KOVACK

February 25, 2012

Vera, Thoughts and Prayers are with you in your time of loss...
Just been thinking of the good times that we have had together ~
for instance, snowmobiles in Wisconsin and the many times we
shared a lot of laughs in conversation, usually in restuarants...
We will miss Bob and his special smile....David & Bernice

Dick Walters

February 25, 2012

Bob was a fine man, I know he will be missed.

GENETTA TOWNLEY

February 25, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember the good times we have had together dancing and sitting around the camp fire after a delicious fish fry.

shirley hamby

February 25, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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