Obituaries

Robert L. Shawgo

February 12th, 1933 – September 19th, 2023

Robert L. Shawgo, 90, of Washington, IL, formerly of Ipava, IL, passed away at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born on February 12, 1933 in Macomb, IL, the son of Carl and Olive (Johnson) Shawgo. Bob married Norma Shields on July 11, 1952 in Astoria, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are three sons; Michael Shawgo of Chicago, IL, Kenton (and Robin) Shawgo of Astoria, IL, and Gary (and Tami) Shawgo of Peoria, one daughter; Sharon (and Scott) Love of Loves Park, IL, 6 grandchildren; Mandy (and Kyle) Phipps, Kerry Shawgo, David (and Jamie) Love, Sarah (and Jim) Jakymiw, Olivia (and Alex) German, Evan (and Reily) Shawgo, 13 great-grandchildren, and one brother; Bernard Shawgo of Astoria.

Bob graduated from Astoria High School in 1951. He would then attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He owned and operated Shawgo Memorial Home with his father and brother, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association.

He was a charter member of the Ipava Berean Christian Church. He was also a member of the Air Craft Owners Pilots Association, Ipava State Bank Board of Directors, and the Ipava Sportmans Club.

Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Doug Krukewitt will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour before the service on Saturday. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Berean Christian Church.

Condolences

September 21st, 2023

Very sorry to here of your father's passing. Prayers to all. Tammy Baldry/ Tony Baldry

September 21st, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. We are saying prayers for your entire family.

September 21st, 2023

Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We where classmates in class of 51 and he was always a gentleman in all that he pursued. He will be missed by all of us. Bill Weime. Sierra Vista Az

September 21st, 2023

Sorry for your families loss. We will be thinking and praying for you during this difficult time.
Robert and Susan Cameron

September 21st, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. What a wonderful man he was. Jim and I are so grateful for his love for Christ and his church. We were blessed to serve at Berean and Bob was an encourager and a gift to us. Prayers and blessings for you all. Andrea & Jim Johnson

September 21st, 2023

Norma and family, Ron and I sure loved Bob. We will keep you all in our prayers. God Bless you, Ron and Sharon Krukewitt

September 21st, 2023

So sorry for his family. I missed him and Norma at church when they moved. Cheryl Martindale

September 21st, 2023

we are saddened to hear of bob-s passing .gene & connie lockard

September 21st, 2023

Jim & I send our most sincere condolences to the entire Shawgo family. We have very fond memories of Bob & Norma and especially their daughter, Sharon. Jim & Sandy (Adcock) Derry

September 21st, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to Norma and the entire family. Brian Bucher

September 21st, 2023

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

September 21st, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers. Mark & Mary S Clayton

September 21st, 2023

We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. Bob and Melba Baker

September 21st, 2023

Thoughts and prayers for all families, so sorry for your loss.
All The Malott Families

September 21st, 2023

Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Gary & Bev Taylor
Miranda & Tristan Morrow

September 21st, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to Norma and all the family!

September 21st, 2023

I am so sorry to for your loss. Sending prayers and Hugs to Norma and the family. Pattie Milstead

September 21st, 2023

Condolences
So sorry it’s hard to lose loved ones

September 21st, 2023

Sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for Norma & family, Bernard, and all the Shawgo families. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

September 21st, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

September 21st, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you(Norma) and all the family. Sue Heasley

September 21st, 2023

So very sorry ..prayers and hugs to you all.Boband Loretta

September 21st, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

September 21st, 2023

Norma and family, I am so sorry for the passing of a very good friend, Bob. He was truly a legion. But a friend to all he met. Please call if there is anything I can do to help you in anyway. Sunny Deming

September 21st, 2023

To the family and friends of Bob please accept our sympathy at his passing. May God bless and comfort you. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

September 21st, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Bob's family in his passing. He was an Wonderful man. May his memories live on through everyone. God Bless you. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.

September 21st, 2023

We offer our sympathy and prayers to the Shawgo family and especially to our friends Gary and Tami. May God comfort you with grace and peace.

September 21st, 2023

John & Faye Plunkett

September 22nd, 2023

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

September 22nd, 2023

Karen and I were saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Gary and Tami you have truly shown others how to live the one another’s. May God bless and comfort your family. The Huttons

September 22nd, 2023

Bob was a great person. Alexander in the community. Treated everyone with respect.

September 22nd, 2023

Hoping you find peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. David & Lauri DeMott

September 22nd, 2023

So sorry for your family’s loss. John and Debbie Reedy

September 22nd, 2023

So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Prayers to the family. David and Peggy Naff

September 22nd, 2023

Condolences to the entire family. So sorry for your loss. Janis Weaver Robinson

September 22nd, 2023

Sending my condolences to the family

September 22nd, 2023

Condolences to your family, I have so many fantastic memories with your family and have thought of all you so many times. My time in Ipava was definitely God’s blessing. Cathy (Tish) Jarrett

September 22nd, 2023

The world lossed one great guy to the waiting arms of Jesus. We will all miss him here in this world.
The family will be in my prayers during this period of grieving.

God Bless you all,
Harold Powers (The late Patty Shawgo Powers' husband)

September 22nd, 2023

Condolences to the entire family. Sorry for your loss. Roger and Linda Schneider

September 22nd, 2023

So very sorry for your loss.

September 22nd, 2023

We were neighbors in Ipava, and were eternally thankful for the Shawgo family being our neighbors. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

September 23rd, 2023

So sorry Bernard for the loss of your Brother. Darrell and Debby Pierce

September 23rd, 2023

We were country neighbors, Berean Church family, & friends, but realize our earthly loss, is the Kingdom's gain. Our condolences to Norma and all of Bob's family. Phil and Kathie Collins

September 23rd, 2023

So very sorry for your loss.

September 23rd, 2023

So sorry for your loss.
Penny Collins and family

September 23rd, 2023

Sorry for your loss prayers to your family.

September 23rd, 2023

Condolences to all. Always enjoyed waiting on Bob at the hardware store, and visiting with him. Tommy and Pam Trone

September 23rd, 2023

Gary & Tami, sorry for the loss of your Father. I think of you often. Nancy Mann from CCCC

September 23rd, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a good man, a member of a good family. Our prayers for comfort for Norma and the entire family. Wendell and Alice Clanin

September 24th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family for comfort and peace during this time. Kathy Watson

September 24th, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and strength. Wayne and Barb Schafer

September 24th, 2023

Somehow Rob Stevenson let me know. Norma I am sorry for your loss but know we will see him again. My prayers for you and Gary and Sharon. Deb Stambaugh Graham

September 25th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My sympathy to Norma and all the Shawgo family. He was loved and respected by many and will be missed. Carolyn Cripe

September 26th, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing but in the same sentence so happy he’s earned his wings and on no o more pain 🥰 our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 5th, 2023

I am so sorry to see this.
Family are so important to us all.
I pray you all trust in the LORD through this heartbreak.
I also pray you keep encourage and find peace in our LORD because our LORD is our only help plus family and close friends.
Prayers to all your family's.
God be with you all through this time of sorrow amen.
I am Peggy Nance.