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Robert "Butch" Maloney
February 16th, 1951 – October 29th, 2025
Robert “Butch” Maloney, 74 of Bushnell, Illinois, took off his earth suit and stepped into the arms of his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 29th at 5:10 pm-Home at last! He was born on February 16, 1951 in Macomb, IL, the son of James and Beverly (Stehl) Maloney. He married his soul mate and the love of his life, LaRita Heaton on December 23, 1971. She survives.
He was blessed with three children; Jason Maloney of Augusta, IL and Deanna Fliege and Nikki Maloney, both of Havana, IL. Then God blessed him again with grandsons Mike Maloney of Macomb, IL, Brandon Maloney of Astoria, IL and Brian Maloney of Augusta, IL.
Butch was an Army veteran, serving from 1969 to 1971 with a rank of SP4.
He was an honorable and faithful protector, provider, friend and mentor to all those whom he loved and cared for. He will be missed by many, including his brothers, Dave Maloney of Prairie City, IL and Jim Maloney of Bushnell, IL, sister-in-law Pat Yost of Havana, IL, brothers-in-law Eldon Heaton of Canton, IL, Ron Heaton of Havana, IL and Lloyd Robinson of Monmouth, IL and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
Butch will also be missed by his dearest friends, “The Webb Boys”, Greg, Ron and Jim whom he worked with and farmed in the Astoria area for many years after his retirement from Caterpillar with 30 years of service.
Before he got sick, he worked several years as maintenance man at the Bushnell Super Wash.
So many years of hard work and the longest race he ever ran was the last two years and his accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he now lives in a world “no eye has seen, nor ears heard, no mind conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him”.
Services for Butch will be held on Friday, November 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Bushnell Christian Church. Rex Featherlin will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorials in memory of Butch may be made to the McDonough District Hospice. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and inurnment will be held in the Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, IL at a later date. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria has been entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences
October 31st, 2025
LaRita and family, so sorry for your loss. Rick and Phyllis Batterton
October 31st, 2025
So very sorry for your loss, send thoughts and prayers your way. Sharon Stracker
October 31st, 2025
LaRita, we're so sorry for you and your family. Butch was such a good man. He was a good worker
October 31st, 2025
Sending our love and prayers for comfort for you, Larita, and all your family. It has been a most difficult journey for you all. Your amazing faith has been inspiring. Love and hugs from John & Sandy Bybee
October 31st, 2025
Thoughts are with the family.
Gary & Diane Westlake
October 31st, 2025
Larita and family, So sorry for your loss, he is healed now. Hugs and much love,
Bob and Susie Bucher
October 31st, 2025
It’s been along road, which he traveled with dignity. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending much love and prayers
October 31st, 2025
Thoughts & many Prayers for all the family. Pam & Steve Burget
October 31st, 2025
Sorry for your loss Jason and your family
November 1st, 2025
So sorry to hear this LaRita! Prayers for you and your family❤️ Judi an Buck Degitz
November 1st, 2025
Larita and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at this difficult time!I just read Butch’s obituary 😢I am truly sorry for your loss. But praise God for him accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior!! That is such a blessing and a peace that only God can give to us who are left behind ❤️ as a dear Sister in Christ shared with me each day we are one day closer to Heaven and seeing our loved ones again😇 you and your family will be in my prayers! Love,hugs, and prayers Angela (Horner) blickenstaff😘
November 1st, 2025
Sending Sympathy and Prayers….. may the Lord wrap his comforting arms around you and your family 💞
November 1st, 2025
From Dennis and Cyndi Ratcliff 💞
November 1st, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for you and your family. Cheryl (Cox) Matteson
November 2nd, 2025
Condolences to you, LaRita, and your family. I smile knowing my Pops was waiting to see him when he arrived in Heaven but know the hurt of not having him here with you. Prayers for comfort for each of you. Amber (Schade) Olson, Jeff, Syd, and Eliza
November 2nd, 2025
Sending hugs & prayers to you all, LaRita, Jason & family & Eldon. Blessings to all the family of Butch 🙏