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Roberta Orrill Obituary
WOOD RIVER — Roberta Dee "Bobbie" Orrill, 77, passed away 1:56 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Born Feb. 20, 1942 in Alton, Illinois, she was the daughter of Gilbert Whitten and Virginia (Luman) Whitten.
Bobbie had worked in the mail room and later in the Payroll Department for the Olin Corporation for over 25 years before retiring.
She is survived by two daughters, Teri Suttles Olsen and Traci Quigley both of Wood River, Illinois; son, Jack Orrill, Jr. of Wood River; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; brother, Michael Whitten of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and former husband, Jack Orrill, Sr. of Jerseyville, Illinois.
Her parents; step-mother Ruth Volz; and brother, David Whitten preceded her in death.
In accordance with her wishes cremation rites were accorded and no services have been scheduled.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.
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December 29, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss...My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family...
December 29, 2019
Sending prayers for all.Bobbie was a special lady.Many memories that will last forever. Judy McDaniel, Austin, Texas
Chris Unterbrink
December 28, 2019
Sorry to hear about Bobbie's passing. She was a sweet lady, loved by all.
Verna Gutierrez
December 28, 2019
In memory of a sweet lady. We did a lot of camping with her and her family when I was younger. We all road motorcycles. It was a lot of fun back then. I am so glad I got to see her when I came to town for class reunion. Prayers for the family.
Michael Whitten
December 28, 2019
To My kind hearted and Loving Sister, Bobbie. The wonderful memories flood through my mind. I miss you! My tears are for your spirit and wonderful smile, I will miss that. You always made me feel like a special brother, and you are a special sister. May God hold you in his arms and show you comfort, at long last comfort. Bye Michael
Jeanie & Jerry Cover
December 28, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Bobbie was such a special person, and will be missed by everyone who ever knew her.
Margie Jones
December 28, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this. Bobbi was the kindest hearted person I ever knew. My condolences to her family.
Ashley Quigley
December 28, 2019
I miss you soooo much grandma, this isnt fair. Everything happened so quick. You left us so unexpectedly
You were the only one on my team, the only one by my side through thick and thin, the only one who made me feel like i was somebody out here and now your gone, im left out here all alone and i have nobody, it hasnt been but a few days since you left us and things are already crazy idk how im gonna be able to do this without you
Please watch over me and the boys i need you more then ever right now.
Christmas or nothing will ever be the same... RIP My Beautiful Angel. Untill we meet again, Fly High
Gari Ann Myers
December 27, 2019
My condolences to the family.
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