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Robert O'Hern Obituary

ROBERT J. 'BOBBY' O'HERN JR., 46 ROCKFORD - Robert J. "Bobby" O'Hern Jr., 46, of Rockford passed away tragically early Sunday morning, March 9, 2014. Born November 11, 1967 to Mary Beecher and Robert O'Hern Sr. Robert worked at Rockford Products for 21 years. He was currently employed with Americo Chemical in Carol Stream. Survived by his sons, Joshua and Jesse O'Hern of Rockford; his mother, Mary Beecher of Rockford; sister, Theresa Breitsprecker (Roger Greve) of Peosta, Iowa; brothers, John (Kris) O'Hern of Rockford, James O'Hern of Loves Park; sister, Barbara (Rick) Meggenberg of Rockford; several nephews and nieces, Edwin and Andrew Breitsprecker, Anna and Thomas O'Hern, Victoria, Katelyn, Jena and Jurnie O'Hern; and two great- nieces, Neveah and Milee. Robert is predeceased by his father, Robert O'Hern Sr; stepfather, Charles Beecher; brother, David O'Hern; and nephew, Kayne O'Hern. Bob loved the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. He also enjoyed fishing with his good friend, Shawn Minihan, and playing darts. Bobby loved being at his favorite hangout, The Old Still, and just enjoying life. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, with a visitation one hour prior to service time. Pastor Maynard officiant. There will be a visitation for friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the funeral home. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 12 to Mar. 13, 2014.

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Adriana Solano

July 16, 2014

HI ! SOME PEOPLE MAY KNOW ABOUT ME AND OTHERS MAY NOT,..BUT I LOVED HIM WITH ALL MY HEART AND I STILL DO,.... HE WAS THE BEST MAN IN MY LIFE AND HE STILL IS,.... I CALLED HIM PAPA OR DADDY,..AND HE CALLED ME "MI AMOR OR MAMA"" WE SHARED A LOT OF HAPPY MOMENTS,. AND OTHERS THAT WERE NOT AS HAPPY,. FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS,..BUT IT WAS THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE,...... HE IS THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD,....... I LOVE YOU DADDY,......FOREVER AND EVER

Mark Walters

March 15, 2014

I will miss Bobby RSP Bobby !!

Tina Kampmeier

March 14, 2014

My deepest condolences to Robert's family and friends...He was an awesome guy and my heart breaks for all of them! You are missed and will never be forgotten! My Deepest Sympathies, The Kampmeier's

Tracy

March 14, 2014

Bobby was a great person. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. I'm going to miss seeing him and having the good conversations that we had. Prayers to his family.

Brianna Smith

March 14, 2014

I knew Bobby from the Old Still. The first time my 5 year old daughter met him, she was about 3..maybe 4. She was eating a giant tootsie roll and Bobby started talking to her and scared her (she's very shy) and she dropped her candy on the ground. Bobby felt so bad that he went next door to the store and bought her 5 more of the giant tootsie rolls. Bobby was a great friend and is truly missed!...My deepest sympothy to the family. Rest in Paradise, Bobby.

tammy

March 13, 2014

Rip bobby my deepest sympathy to his family....

Gust Lundstrom

March 13, 2014

I knew Bobby for many years as i did his father. he was a good friend and always warm to talk with. the fishing storys will never stop and we will all miss Bob deeply. His friend always. Gust Lundstrom

willie lighthart

March 13, 2014

What a great friend he was. My condolences to all. R.I.P. Bobby you will be missed.

March 13, 2014

Bobby, You were taken away from us way before your time. Never know what may have happened. I will miss all the times at grandmas on the holidays/parties, playing cards and following you around like a lost puppy. Deeply regret not telling you a few things. Viana and Rena grew up knowing you as Uncle Bobby. Viana thought of you as more of an uncle than her biological ones, following her around from bar to bar, just to look out for her and making sure she was OK. You will be missed by all of us more than you ever know. Love you Always and Forever - Tricia

Lorie Wierson

March 12, 2014

I have known the O'herns practically my whole life, grew up with Bobby an the rest of the kids, was my sisters an brothers for many years. Will miss him so much. He was such a loving an caring person an wouldn't hurt no one. Was one hell of a guy.. Will miss you little brother.. Your big sis Lorie Wierson

March 12, 2014

I was shocked to hear about Robert. My Sympathy to John and Kris and all the O'Hern Family. Helen Beaver

Mike Jasnica

March 12, 2014

I worked with Rob at Americo Chemical. He was a good guy and will be missed.
Sending prayers to all of his friends and family.

DORIS&BOB FEARY

March 12, 2014

To the family of Robert O'Hern Jr So sorry for your lost i knew bobby for along time work with his at tote cart for alot of years he was a awesome father to his sons and a great son to mary He will be missed by all that knew him R I P BOBBY!

Sarah Nichols

March 12, 2014

Knew the O'Hern family when they lived on Locust St and we all attended Haskell school together. What a very nice family and very sadden to hear about such a tragedy to such a nice family. Theresa, hope to be at visitation and see you there.

Bruce Bain

March 12, 2014

I worked at Rockford Products the same time as Robert did and had the opportunity to talk to him very little but what I got from that was a very nice person. I know he will be greatly missed. He was taken away to soon. My sympathy is with his family at this very sad time.

Irish Brother

March 12, 2014

The Greatest Friend a person could ever have . Hey Bobby sending your fishing pole up with you . Show the old guys how to catch fish . Love you will never forget my Brother .

JERRY WELBES

March 12, 2014

WE ARE VERY SAD LOST A GOOD PERSON

Jamie

March 12, 2014

Bobby, I hope I can find comfort knowing i got to spend my entire life having you around. from chasing me around in Grandmas yard to teaching me to play poker for the first time to having a nice cold Miller Lite together(when i was of age)of coarse(lol)too many memories to mention here but always know how much you are loved and truly going to be missed! I Love you Always and Forever my extended brother always.May you rest in paradise and fish with the angels

Kim Owen

March 12, 2014

I worked with Robert for many years at Rockford Products. I have a few really good memories that will always come to mind when I think of him. He was one of the good guys...gone to soon.
RIP Robert. You will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers to his family, and to all who were lucky enough to have him touch their lives.

Tim Brogdon

March 12, 2014

Robert was a awesome Friend, My heart and prayers goes out to the family and he will be missed by many.

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