Obituary for Robert "Bob" C. Hees
Mr. Robert C. "Bob" Hees, 80, of New Canton, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018, at his home.
He was born January 17, 1938, in Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois, to Robert B. & Dorothy (Allensworth) Hees.
They preceded him in death.
He married Judith Ann "Judy" Bowker on May 29, 1959, in rural New Canton, Illinois. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2018.
He is survived by 1 daughter Kim L. Sigler, husband Robert, of Rural Barry; 3 grandchildren, Randi Nichole Kindhart, husband Eric, of New Canton; Annie Rose Pipes, husband Kyle, of New Canton & Robert Cole Sigler, of New Canton; 2 great grandchildren, Isabella Grace Kindhart of New Canton and Owen Dean Kindhart, of New Canton; and 1 sister Patricia Smith of Camden, New York.
In addition to his parents and his wife Judy, Bob was also preceded in death by 1 son Randy D. Hees.
Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In earlier years, Bob loved riding motorcycles, boating and going dancing with his wife, Judy. He owned Hees Automotive and Welding in New Canton, Illinois. In recent years, he enjoyed working in his wood shop and spending time with his family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton.
Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton.
Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund.
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He was born January 17, 1938, in Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois, to Robert B. & Dorothy (Allensworth) Hees.
They preceded him in death.
He married Judith Ann "Judy" Bowker on May 29, 1959, in rural New Canton, Illinois. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2018.
He is survived by 1 daughter Kim L. Sigler, husband Robert, of Rural Barry; 3 grandchildren, Randi Nichole Kindhart, husband Eric, of New Canton; Annie Rose Pipes, husband Kyle, of New Canton & Robert Cole Sigler, of New Canton; 2 great grandchildren, Isabella Grace Kindhart of New Canton and Owen Dean Kindhart, of New Canton; and 1 sister Patricia Smith of Camden, New York.
In addition to his parents and his wife Judy, Bob was also preceded in death by 1 son Randy D. Hees.
Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In earlier years, Bob loved riding motorcycles, boating and going dancing with his wife, Judy. He owned Hees Automotive and Welding in New Canton, Illinois. In recent years, he enjoyed working in his wood shop and spending time with his family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton.
Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton.
Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
19
Sep
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Graveside
Thursday
20
Sep
11:00 AM
Shearer Cemetery
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New Canton, IL 62356
Cemetery Details
Location
Shearer Cemetery
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New Canton, IL 62356
Memorial Contribution
Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund
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