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Bob L. Kinkade
Service Date:October 11th, 2011

Bob L. Kinkade Normal- Bob L. Kinkade, 83, of Normal, passed away at 9:18am on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Asta Care Center of Bloomington. He was born May 17, 1928 in Piper City, IL a son of Ralph Ray and Lela Iola Ferren Kinkade. He married Sara “Della” Romig on March 16, 1972 in Champaign. She passed away on March 28, 2003. Survivors include his children, Maria (Ryan) Schatz of Thompsons Station, TN; Beverly (Bob) Pierce of Freeland, WA; Janet (Brad) Brady of Dwight, IL; Rhonda (Ed) Kiper of Tucson, AZ; Colleen Grosenbach Mead of Bloomington; Melinda (Brian) Breach of Normal; and Randy (Sherry) Grosenbach of Fort Worth, TX; thirteen grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Grace Lawrence of Fairbury. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Bob served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked as an insurance agent for 17 years. He also owned Dee’s Hardware and Kinkade Plumbing and Heating. Bob moved to Texas and continued the plumbing business and taught plumbing to homeowners at Midland College. He then worked at Lowe’s in Bloomington for ten years. Bob was a member and elder of Living Hope Christian Church in Downs, IL. Funeral services for Bob will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Rev. Mark Moore will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 am on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 prior to the service at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Downs, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Hope Christian Church, 201 S. Seminary Street, Downs, IL 61736. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.
  • From:  Bev Enright

    I want to send my deepest sympathy to all of Bob's family. I will truely miss his smile and all his knowlege in plumbing. He always wanted to help and enjoyed what he did. I feel blessed that I got to know him through his Cardiology appointments. May God help ease your pain through this difficult time.

  • From:  The Malta Family

    Our condolences to all of you at Bob's passing. He truly loved all of his family. At last he is at peace with his Lord.

  • From:  Dana Farley

    Praying for peace over all your family and rejoicing in the Lord's plan. We love you Maria, xoxo The Farley Family

  • From:  Diana Jones

    I was very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I had lost track of him since I quit going to Living Hope, other than occasionally seeing him at Lowe's. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

  • From:  Carol Duncan

    Maria and family, I'm sorry about your father's passing. He is at peace now and you are in our prayers.

  • From:  Pamela Stone

    Bev and Family, May the Lord Jesus Christ bring you great comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the memories of your father bring you great joy and laughter. God bless you all. Pam Stone

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    Melinda - your family is in our prayers.....

  • From:  The Johnson Family

    Maria and family, We are so sorry for your family's loss. You will continue to be in our prayers.

  • From:  Barbara Harris

    Maria , I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing , He will be deeply missed , May God comfort you at this time .

  • From:  Ina (Schmidt) Tjelle

    Bev and Janet and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You were great neighbors in Fairbury. My prayers are with you.

  • From:  Sandy Norris-Stephenson

    So very sorry to read of your Dad's passing, know he is in a much better place, at peace and no more suffering. He had such a wonderful smile. Was always willing to help others, he loved working retail!! Love and Blessings to you all. Sandy K

  • From:  Lisa Stevens

    You do not know me, but I wanted you to know that I knew your dad from Lowe's ( as a customer) and always looked forward to his smile. He was kind and friendly and always went out of his way to help. I feel blessed to have known him even in this limited capacity. You are all very blessed to have called him dad! God Bless you all!

  • From:  Lisa Stevens

    You do not know me, but I wanted you to know that I knew your dad from Lowe's ( as a customer) and always looked forward to his smile. He was kind and friendly and always went out of his way to help. I feel blessed to have known him even in this limited capacity. You are all very blessed to have called him dad! God Bless you all!

  • From:  Barbara ( Leister ) Short

    Bev and Janet - Sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have great memories of him on Chestnut St. Taking us camping and to WCIA #3.The Lord is with him. Barbara Lynn ( Leister ) Short

  • From:  Barb

    Janet and Bev, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Barb (Traub) Ulbrich

  • From:  Jerry Ferren

    My condolences to all of Bob's survivors. Bob was my first cousin through our common ancestors Rolla Vernon Ferren and Etta Meadows. I last saw him at my Father's funeral at Mattoon in 1977. I am the family genealogist and would welcome contact by family members.