Robert J. Wodochek Jr.

Robert J. Wodochek Jr. obituary

Robert J. Wodochek Jr.

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Robert Wodochek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Robert J. Wodochek Jr., 81, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Robert worked as a Cement Mason for Local #90 for 30 years. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his:

Parents, Robert J. Sr. and Marcella E. nee Tauchert, Wodochek
Grandson, John Lee Jr
Partner, Linda Sullivan

Surviving are his:

Children:

Frank (Sherry) Wodochek of Addieville, IL
Cheryl Hopkins of Burlington, IA
John Wodochek of Albuquerque, NM
Timothy Wodochek of Belleville, IL
James Wodochek of Belleville, IL
Angela (Ronnie) Turner Lundy of Evansville, IL
Patricia (Erica) Turner of Baldwin, IL
Hugo (Rachael) McQuade of Evansville, IL

Grandchildren:

Kalee (Isaiah) Powe
Megan (Mason) Ingram
Ryan Wodochek
John Hopkins
Joey Hopkins
Ashley Kershner
Dominique Hopkins
Andrew Wodochek
Cameron Wodochek
Caryssa Kennelly
Neva Wodochek
Cella Wodochek
Ruby Frischkorn
Chaz Frischkorn
Wyatt Wodochek
Waylon Wodochek
Cash Wodochek
Delia Wodochek
Joshua Boatright
Gage McQuade
Genasis McQuade
Breauna McQuade
Brayen McQuade
Brendon Lee
Jack Turner

Numerous great grandchildren
Sisters:

Jacquelyn Fladung of Denver, CO
Marcia (Howard) Garrison of Cedar Rapids, IA

Many nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to donors choice.

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October 7, 2025

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Gene Shellito

October 7, 2025

Jacque & Marcia,
I'm saddened to learn of Bobby's passing. May your faith bring you peace at this mournful time. Linda and I will keep you in our thoughts.
Gene Shellito

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kurrus Funeral Home

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

Send Flowers

Oct

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Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Kurrus Funeral Home

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

Send Flowers

Oct

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Interment

Lake View Memorial Gardens

Fairview Heights, IL

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Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.