Obituaries

Robert “Bobby" Eugene Blickenstaff

December 15th, 1965 – August 23rd, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Eugene Blickenstaff, of Astoria, went peacefully home to be with Jesus while surrounded by his wife and family at 10:20 am on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1965 to Elma Darlene Cassel and Robert “Bob” Blickenstaff. He was raised by his parents Gary and Darlene Baker. He was a 1984 graduate of Astoria High School. He married the love of his life Angela Horner on Friday, March 20, 1987. They had two beautiful children, Aubri Ann (Blake) Scheland of Havana, IL and Mason Robert (Tristan) Blickenstaff of Astoria, IL and three beautiful grandchildren, David Oscar, Parker Reed and Adalynn Kay who brought much joy in his life.

He enjoyed spending time with his family riding side by sides and traveling on trips with Angela. One of the highlights of his life was getting to be a part of the Holy Pursuit Dream Foundation. Even while fighting cancer himself, he treasured taking kids, who were fighting the same horrible disease, on hunting trips to fulfill their wishes. One of his favorite things to do with Angela was to watch the sunrise and sunsets, God’s beautiful creations, whether they were on their patio or sitting on a beach.

Bobby is also survived by his parents Gary and Darlene Baker of Rushville, IL, four brothers, Marty (Ellen) Clemens of Pleasant Plains, IL, Jimmy Blickenstaff of Blandinsville, IL, Chris (Donna) Blickenstaff of Troy, IL and John (Beth) Baker of Browning, IL, and one sister, Lori (Kent) Walters of Fuquay-Varina, NC, father-in-law, Larry (Gloria) Horner, and sister-in-law, Kisha (Jeremy Taylor) Horner.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bob Blickenstaff, step-mother, Gladys Blickenstaff, mother-in-law, Sandra Yocum, grandparents, Vi and Jim Quesinberry, Tom Curless, Sam and Bettie Cassel, Herb and Verna Blickenstaff, and Dick and Florence Baker.

Bobby first worked at Bollinger Welding and later L & N Industries. He was the manager at Bollinger and Onken’s Inc., later becoming Onken’s Inc. He most recently was manager at Curless Flying Services.

Bobby was a member of the Summum Christian Church, where he served as Deacon and Elder, Bader Christian Church, Astoria Lions Club, and the West Central Officials Association, where he served as Vice President. He served on the Astoria School Board from 2007 to 2015, where he was Vice President for 3 of those years. He also served on the Board of Directors for Mid-Century Telephone Co-op. For over 20 years, Bobby was a licensed IHSA and IESA Official. He even officiated several IESA State Basketball Championships.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at the Summum Christian Church. Pastor Darrin Fish, Pastor Steve Castaneda and Pastor Ken Peterson will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 4 to 9 pm on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Summum Christian Church, Holy Pursuit Dream Foundation or the Astoria Lions Club.

Condolences

August 26th, 2022

The family of Ron Quinones would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Blickenstaff Family.

August 26th, 2022

Angela and all families you have our sincere sympathies. Thoughts and prayers for you all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Your Avon lady Bev, Gary & Miranda

August 26th, 2022

So Very Sorry for your loss. Bobby was a Very Sweet & Caring Person. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for you Angela & All of the Family's.

August 26th, 2022

Hugs & 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Sue Palmer & Family's

August 26th, 2022

My deepest condolences to Angela and the family. Christine and Bob Gunn and families

August 26th, 2022

I'm so sorry. Hugs to you Angie & family. 💔Debbie Douglas

August 26th, 2022

Our community is heartbroken over the loss of a great man. Our hearts are with Angela, Aubri and Mason. May the memories made bring you all comfort and strength during this time. Matthew and Kortlyn Fletcher

August 26th, 2022

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time 🙏
Jody Dean

August 26th, 2022

Sending thoughts and prayers to Angela and all the family. Roger and Linda Schneider

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss of a sincerely sweet, caring and loving husband and father. We will sure miss him. We were surely blessed having a friend like Bobby. Hugs and prayers for all of you. John and Judie Gorsuch

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, he was special to us, love you. Darrell and Debby

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss.
Alicia and Lily Lehman

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. He touched the lives of so many in his community 🙏❤️Kathy Klinedinst and Dan

August 26th, 2022

Sad to lose a classmate, friend, and a great man. My heart goes out to his wife and family. See you again someday Bobby❤️

August 26th, 2022

Dear Angela and family. God be with you during this time and always. Our sincere sympathy and prayers for each of you.

August 26th, 2022

John & Norma Onion extends the above condolences.

August 26th, 2022

We send you our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort to you, Angela, Aubri, Mason and to the whole family. May you feel the presence of GOD especially now in this difficult time. His pain and suffering is all gone and is now with the Lord.

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for yours and your familys loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Steve and Diann Skiles

August 26th, 2022

Angela so very sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you and your family! Prayers for you all. Patty Wherley

August 26th, 2022

So sorry to hear about Bobby. He was a special kind of guy. A good Christian man. You all are in our thought & prayers. Love & hugs to you all. Mark & Mary S Clayton

August 26th, 2022

On behalf of all of us at Holy Pursuit’s Dream Foundation, thank you Bobby for being part of our family! Watch after our kids up there, I’ll be able to rest knowing they are in good hands with you!

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, prayers for your family at this difficult time. Gayle Easley

August 26th, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Bobby was a wonderfully husband father and a friend to many. My heart breaks. He will be missed.

August 26th, 2022

Angela and family, So Sorry about Bobbi, seems God wants The Good, Kindest, Greatest,young men here lately, so sorry Love you guys and Big Hugs

August 26th, 2022

So very sorry for the family's loss,thoughts and prayers for all. Marsha Thomas

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss....Anni Mitchell

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss, Prayers for Bobby and his family, Connie Ogden

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Lots of prayers for the family. Tammy robinson

August 26th, 2022

So very sorry your loss. Brian Bucher

August 26th, 2022

Angela and family, so sorry. May god wrap his arms around you during and after this difficult time. Bob and Susie Bucher family

August 26th, 2022

Such sad news to hear.Bobby was one of the Good ones, my heart and prayers go out to his family and close friends. Loosing them hurts but rejoice in the fact hewere

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your families loss. It so devastating to lose someone who is loved. Linda Stambaugh & family

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss sending prayers 🙏🏻 from our family to yours

August 26th, 2022

Please know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Craig and Paula Mc Laughlin

August 26th, 2022

So sorry to hear this sending prayer to all of you.
Kelly Easley

August 26th, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss.

Josh and Emily Miller

August 26th, 2022

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

August 26th, 2022

So very sorry for your families loss. Many thoughts and prayers to you all. Angel Bollinger and family

August 26th, 2022

We were so sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. We always enjoyed watching him ref a lot of our grandsons ball games! Sending prayers! Keith and Christy Lehman

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Steve Bucy

August 26th, 2022

Thoughts, prayers and love sent to all of you on the loss of Bobby..Dee Jones

August 26th, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for the loss of Bobby. He was a good guy. Thoughts and prayers for all the family. Janet and Wally Danner.

August 26th, 2022

So sorry to hear about Bobby, what a great guy who raised a great family. Every man should strive to be like my cousin Bobby, love him, and will miss him. Neil and Mary Jane Huston

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss he was a g reat guy and will be missed. Sending prayers for you and your family Gary and Rosemary

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Your family are in our prayers. He was a wonderful guy. Pat & Mike Wagahoff

August 26th, 2022

We are so sorry..prayers and hugs to you..Bobby was such a nice guy and will be missed by many.God sure got a great man for his kingdom 🙏Bob and Rett Mummert

August 26th, 2022

Thoughts and prayers Angela and your family

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss prayers for family and friends.

August 26th, 2022

Angela and family please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our very deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Bobby. He was an amazing man. He was blessed by God. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker

August 26th, 2022

Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. So sorry that Bobby’s life was cut short. He was such a great man and so talented in everything he did.
JoEllen (Myers) and Ronnie Spencer

August 26th, 2022

Angela and family,so sorry for the loss of Bobby Marvin Biesenthal Family

August 26th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Harold and Joyce Belville

August 26th, 2022

Oh, Angela and family, i am so sorry for your loss. i will pray fpr you all. sending love and hugs. Kathy Cox

August 26th, 2022

I am so sorry to hear this please know Angie you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Bobby was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.

August 26th, 2022

John John Callear and family

August 26th, 2022

So very sorry for your family Mary Jo Magee

August 26th, 2022

Angie and family, our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Steve and I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Bobby at baseball games. He always had a good story to share.
Bobby was a great man and will be missed by many.

August 26th, 2022

Steve, Beth and Campbell Johnson

August 26th, 2022

Very sorry for your families loss. Steve & Pam Burget

August 26th, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

August 26th, 2022

My sympathy and hugs to Angela and all of Bobby’s family. Another really good guy got his wings. Carolyn Cripe

August 27th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Many thoughts hugs and prayers to all.Marilyn Shawgo

August 27th, 2022

Angela, I am thinking of you during your time of loss. I am so sorry.
Rod Hamilton

August 27th, 2022

So so sorry about Bobbi, Angela God has been taking a lot of good young strong wonderful men here lately Big Hugs to all of you, Love you Linda Derry

August 27th, 2022

So sorry for your loss🙏🏻❤️

August 27th, 2022

Angela and family so sorry for your lost.prayers. Amy Rodgers Rhinberger

August 27th, 2022

So sorry. May God's love comfort you and give you peace. 🙏

August 27th, 2022

So sorry for your loss Bobby was a great asset & wonderful co worker may peace with you. John & Leslie Trone & family with gods blessing.

August 27th, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Dr Naff

August 27th, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss, Angela and family. I am praying for strength for you at this very sad time. Linda Shaw

August 27th, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. Angie, mom sends her love to you. You and the family are in our prayers.
Ike and Linda Hackett
Norma Powell

August 27th, 2022

My deepest condolences to you, Angela, and your entire family. Rhonda (Bricker) DeJournett.

August 27th, 2022

Angela and family so sorry for your loss. Bobby was a very Special person. God has gotten his beautiful child home

August 28th, 2022

Angela,my heart goes out to you and family. Bobby was a very special man!
God knew what he was doing when he created Bobby.May God be with give strength and comfort at this time.
Steve Poppenhager

August 28th, 2022

My heart breaks for you Angela, kids, & grand-babies! Bobby was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, & friend to all. May the Lord watch over you all during this sad time. I love you all so much!
Aunt Martha

August 28th, 2022

To the Blickenstaff Families,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bobby was a great man and will be missed by so many. Hols tight to each other and to the many wonderful memories you each have. My deepest sympathies, Sheila Downin

August 28th, 2022

Sending prayers

August 28th, 2022

Sending prayers

August 28th, 2022

Angie and all...my heart and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Bobby was a really wonderful person and will definitely be missed. Hugs to you all. Vicki Shaw Phillips

August 28th, 2022

Angela and all...my heart and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Bobby was a really wonderful person and will definitely be missed. Hugs to you all. Vicki Shaw Phillips

August 29th, 2022

So sorry for you loss. My thoughts go out to the entire family. Rochelle (Oest) Sappington

August 29th, 2022

Angela, I was so sorry to hear of Bobby's death. You and the family are certainly in my prayers. Sharon Schrodt

August 29th, 2022

My heart breaks for you and the family. My thoughts are with all of you. Love Aunt DiDi

August 31st, 2022

Angela, so sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a great guy. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Thad & Heidi Chaney

September 1st, 2022

Angie, We are so very, very sorry for your loss. May your memories and your Savior’s love bring you peace. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Joe and Myra Bruketta

September 1st, 2022

We are so sorry for your loss. May all your happy memories comfort you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Fulton FS, Inc.

September 2nd, 2022

We are so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Joe and Jannell Ratcliff

September 2nd, 2022

So sorry to hear about Bobby he was so loved by his brother Chris ! We prayed for Bobby every Sunday at church ! God confront and be with the family at this difficult time !

September 2nd, 2022

Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Sheryl & John Hardesty

September 4th, 2022

Bobby was an absolute pleasure to know and officiate with . Prayers for all of you

September 5th, 2022

Angie, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Bobby. I know you are strong and will take comfort in the Lord and the outpouring of support from your friends and family. Always your friend....joni

September 6th, 2022

Angie, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Bobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 7th, 2022

Angela Condolences to your family and Friends.
Bobby will be missed by a lot of people.
Hard to believe when I found out yesterday in the paper.
Glad Bobby was a Follower of Jesus Christ
See You in n Heaven Bobby

September 7th, 2022

By Jeffrey L Smith and Family

September 7th, 2022

So sorry for your loss,Bobby and i were in the same Graduating class,he can now rest in peace, Susie(Wright) Williams 1984

September 14th, 2022

Just heard of Bobby's passing. I'm so sorry. He was a terrific and unselfish guy. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. Kerry Welker

September 14th, 2022

Just heard of Bobby's passing. I'm so sorry. He was a terrific and unselfish guy. Please accept my sincerest sympathies. Kerry Welker

September 19th, 2022

So sorry to hear this! Love to Aubri & the rest of the family.
Aunt Leslie Hillier & family