Robert Cunnings, Sr

Robert J. Cunnings, Sr.

"Bob"

Age 87 of Wilmington, passed away Thursday July 3, 2014 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Born March 14, 1927 in Reed Township, Robert was a son of James and Margaret Weikum-Cunning. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and honorably served during WWII. Bob worked as a supervisor at Ray J. Benoit Construction Company in Kankakee, and was also a partner of the V & C Construction Company for 20 years. He was an active member of the Custer Park community; was former president of the Custer Park School Board, member of the Custer Park Fire Volunteer Department, and served as the Custer Park Clerk for 35 years. Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington.

Survivors include four children: Delores (Louis) Girot of Wilmington, Robert (Pat) Cunnings, Jr. of Kankakee, Denise (Bruce) Sinkular of Braidwood, and Larry (Mary Kay) Cunnings of Wilmington; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers: Harold "Hook" Cunning of South Wilmington, Raymond (Kay) Cunning of Calumet, Oklahoma and Donald (Jody) Cunning of Sebring, Florida; three sisters: Minnie (the late Al) LeRoy of Wilmington, Alyce Mae (the late Bill) Rink of Wilmington, and Shirley (John) Cavanaugh of Custer Park; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lorraine; one infant daughter; grandson Eric Cunnings; one brother William Cunning and one sister Faye Lain.

The family will gather Tuesday July 8, 2014 from 10:00AM until time of funeral services 11:00AM at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Pastor Mark Moon will officiate and burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Bob's memory to: Kuzma Care Cottage, 635 S. Main Street, Wilmington, Illinois 60481 or to Prairieview Lutheran Home, 403 North Fourth Street, Danforth, Illinois 60930.

Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)