Robin Chaney

1956 - 2015

ROBIN C. CHANEY, 59 LOVES PARK - Robin C. Chaney, 59, of Loves Park passed away after battling cancer on Sunday, November 15, 2015, surrounded by selflessness and love, with his family by his side. Robin was born May 22, 1956, in Chicago; son to Robert and Alberta (Jeske) Chaney and brother to Dale McGady and Vicky Rippberger. He joined the U.S. Army in 1974. In his years of military duty and travels, Robin solidified his endless love with Iris Neshyba, of Germany, and they married on January 14, 1983, in Lawton, OK. In 1990, they welcomed their daughter Christine Chaney. In 1995, after proudly serving in the U.S. Army for 22 years, Robin retired at Fort Stewart. Robin and his family moved back to Illinois where he continued to work for Motorola until he was diagnosed with MS in 1999. Robin was fascinated by technology, building computers while enjoying music with dog, Sam, lying nearby. Strong in his faith, Robin was a member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church. He was a true Illinois sports fan, and on his day of passing the Bears won, Packers lost. The last word Robin spoke before his passing was "remember". He is survived by wife, Iris; daughter, Christine (Nic Barnett) Chaney; mother, Alberta Chaney; sister, Vicky Rippberger; brother-in-law, Shawn McGady; host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Chaney and sister, Dale McGady. A Memorial Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015, in the chapel of Cremation Society of Illinois, 6825 Weaver Road, followed by a Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Fr. Christopher DiTomo will be officiating. Memorials to the family, to be determined at a later date. Cremation Society of Illinois assisted the family. To extend condolences go to

Cremation-Society.com.