Obituaries

Robert W. "Bob" Stambaugh

October 7th, 1950 – September 8th, 2017

Robert Wayne "Bob" Stambaugh, age 66 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 4:45 pm Friday, September 8, 2017 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Beardstown, IL, the son of Verle Junior "Buck" and Larella (Kaffenberger) Stambaugh. He married Jo Ann Skillen on August 2, 1975 in Lyons, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his son Adam (and Katie Bryant) Stambaugh of Macomb, IL, his mother Larella Stambaugh of Astoria, his brother William "Bill" Stambaugh of Astoria, and the dogs, Harley Mae and Dozer.

He was preceded in death by son Alex, his dad Buck, and his brother Allen.

Bob was owner and operator of S and S Red Fox in Astoria.

He loved to golf, hunt and fish, go mushrooming, and was an avid reader.

Bob loved traveling and in July returned from a trip to Cuba that he thoroughly enjoyed.

He was a University of Illinois fan and an avid Cubs fan.

Visitation for Bob will be held on Wednesday, September 13th from 4-6 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
The family would like to invite those attending to partake in Bob's favorite meal, breakfast, at 6pm after visitation on Wednesday, at the State Street Grill in Astoria.

Condolences

September 10th, 2017

Jo Ann Adam and Katie, we are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May God comfort you in the coming days Marcia and Ken

September 10th, 2017

Special condolences to Laurella on the loss of your son. May God bless and keep you and give you peace. Marcia and Ken

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Bill and Dee Jones

September 10th, 2017

Rest peacefully dear

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Brian Bucher

September 10th, 2017

So very sorry for your great loss ! Love and hugs ! Bill & Rosie Brockley

September 10th, 2017

What a shock. We are so very sorry to hear about Bob. There are many long ago memories of fun times with him. Our hearts and our sympathy go out to his mom, his wife, his son, and family. May God comfort you all. John & Sandy Bybee

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts. Mark and Misty Workman

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Sorry I won't be able to be there. Prayers and hugs to all of you

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Jo Ann and Adam will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers!!! RIP Bob u were a great boss!!

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss, may God bring you strenght during this time of sorrow. Gayle Easley

September 10th, 2017

Prayers and thoughts sent to his family, another tragic loss!!

September 10th, 2017

Jo Ann and Adam, mom and I are sorry for your lost.

September 10th, 2017

I grew up in Astoria and remember Bob from the grocery store. He was such a wonderful nice man. My sincere condolences to the family.

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Bob was a great coworker and friend from years past. Thoughts and prayers to all of Bob's family. Darryl & Beckie Naff

September 10th, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bobs passing he was.such a nice man enjoyed working with him.

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss he always made me laugh and we need more of his kind of spirit RIP

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss! Bob was one in a million!

September 10th, 2017

Sorry for your loss of Bob..The Biesenthals Marv, Marilyn and family

September 10th, 2017

Sorry for your loss he was a great classmate. GOD be with you in your time of loss. Shirley (Rose) Pope and family

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers. Darla Rose

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family.

September 10th, 2017

Jo Ann, Adam and family, Larry, and Bill, we are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy, and was always very helpful at the store. We are thinking of you all. Sandra Adkins, Crystal and Brian Hayes

September 10th, 2017

That was supposed to be Lardy and Bill.

September 10th, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My condolences to the family.
Sandy Rawley Page

September 10th, 2017

Thinking of the Stambaugh family during this difficult time. Bob & Susie Bucher

September 10th, 2017

So sorry for you're loss. Our deepest condolences. The Egleton family.

September 10th, 2017

So sorry , Such a great man, And he did enjoy his trip to Cuba so much, we talked about it a few weeks ago at the post office , He loved it and said he'd do it again, He we'll be missed by many, Linda Derry and Family

September 10th, 2017

JoAnn - Our deepest condolences. Prayers to the family. Kevin & Tonna Haney

September 11th, 2017

My sympathy to all of the family, I went to school with Bob. Beverly Surratt Lee

September 11th, 2017

Jo Ann & Adam, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Krissy (France) Coffman

September 11th, 2017

Dear Jo and Family, We are praying you will find comfort from your family, friends and faith. God Bless, Mary and Lowell Aten

September 11th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and pray that you find comfort in knowing that many are keeping you in prayer. Maurice and Kathy Cox.

September 11th, 2017

Carla and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. Bob was a wonderful man.

September 11th, 2017

To the Family of Bob Stambaugh our deepest sympathy and prayers for peace during this time of loss. We have some wonderful memories of Bob. What a warm hearted person he was. Jim and Rhonda Wilson

September 11th, 2017

Am sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He always had a kind word and a smile at the store Pam and Woody Logan

September 11th, 2017

Lots of memories working with Bob at the Bi-Rite grocery store! Bob was a great guy! Condolences to the family.
Dan and Bonnie Gunter

September 11th, 2017

Dear JoAnn ,Adam and family so very sorry to hear of Bobs passing he was a wonderful person and all of you was great neighbors, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tammy, Tony Baldry Glenna Parry

September 11th, 2017

Adam so sorry to hear about the loss of your father thinking and praying for your family.
Sandy Woodin(D Construction)

October 29th, 2017

Dear Joann, Ron & Becky Parish here from Yorkville Illinois. So overwhelmed with sorrow for you and family but know that we are praying for you and family. The peace of Jesus and His comfort be with all. Bob was a wonderful man and have precious memories of our time together in England! All our love Joann!