Obituaries

Bobby R. Hunkeapillar, Sr.

April 10th, 1941 – February 17th, 2025

Bobby R. Hunkeapillar, Sr., age 83 of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 4:58 pm on Monday, February 17th at his home. He was born on April 10, 1941 in Arab, Alabama, the son of John Wesley and Esibell (Corbin) Hunkeapillar. He married Sueann G. Smith on July 27, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Jack (and Sue) Hunkeapillar of Ipava, Illinois and Bobby (and Lisa) Hunkeapillar of Montrose, Iowa, two daughters, Tammy Chambers of Lewistown, Illinois and Donna (and Rick) Walters of Astoria, Illinois, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and one sister Olivia Spamm of Olustee, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dawn Hunkeapillar, five brothers and two sisters.

Bobby worked at Caterpillar and also was an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed riding his mower and did some gardening.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Shawgo Memorial Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences

February 18th, 2025

Uncle Bob was a gentle sweet man who will be missed. Condolences to the family.

February 18th, 2025

So sorry for your loss very nice person always happy

February 18th, 2025

Our very deepest sympathy to the family. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker

February 18th, 2025

Donna and Rick so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

February 19th, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers, love to all. Erma and family.

February 19th, 2025

Jack, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing, our deepest sympathy. Larry & Penny Jacobus

February 19th, 2025

Sorry for you and your family's loss.
Carl Parrish

February 19th, 2025

Sorry for your loss, Prayers. Rita Linn

February 20th, 2025

So so sorry he will be missed ... Love u all

February 20th, 2025

So so sorry he will be missed ... Love u all