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1935
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2019
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Robert Grubb Obituary
He was born on his grandparent's farm on April 28, 1935, to Elmer and Hilda (Utzinger) Grubb.
He married Leona M. Flynn on Feb. 12, 1955, at Yates City Methodist Church in Yates City.
He and Leona had three children, Rob Grubb, Liz (Terry) Peters, and Thomas Andrew (Donna) Grubb, all of Galesburg. He was the grandfather to four grandsons, two stepgranddaughters and 18 great-grandchildren. He was also a brother to Richard (Donna) Grubb of Yates City, Gene Grubb of Norris, and Betty Carroll of Atlanta, Georgia; and also a friend to Jo Staggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Rob Grubb; two brothers, Jim and Bennie; a brother-in-law, Jim Flynn; a sister-in-law, Glenna Thomas; two nephews, Terry Grubb and Jeff Grubb; and his best friend, Tom Staggs.
He was a lifelong farmer and mechanic. Most of his adult life he worked at Westbay Equipment Company, and then owned and operated his own tractor repair shop with his friend George Eastburg, until he retired.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. April 26, 2019, in Yates City Cemetery, with Chaplain Jordan Knight officiating. A celebration of life will be held at Douglas Methodist Church following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
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Kathy Eastburg
February 8, 2019
Bob was a wonderful caring friend he would do anything you , he had a heart of gold he will be missed by all that knew him . I will never forget his laugh
Susan Sellers
February 6, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you Leona and Liz and your entire family. May you find peace Bob is with our heavenly Father. And you will see him again. In meantime hold tight to all the wonderful memories and years you had with him.
Margaret Gulledge
February 5, 2019
We will miss you so much. Proud you were part of my family. Love you. Margaret Ann aka Pinkie and Jerry
February 5, 2019
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
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