Robert J. Cahoon, 84, of New Athens, IL, born October 16, 1938, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2022, at St. Paul’s Senior Community in Belleville, IL. He was a retired mechanic with Hepp Trucking.  Bob also loved gardening.  He always shared his homegrown vegetables with friends, neighbors and family.

Mr. Cahoon was preceded in death by his parents – Joseph and Evelyn (Onash) Cahoon, his wife – the former Betty L Herzog, whom he married on April 6, 1996, and who passed away on January 21, 2015, four brothers – Jerry, Marlin, Carlisle and Ray Cahoon, four sisters – Ruth Sumler, Evelyn Marie Carle, Gracie Cahoon and Dicy “Rose” Korves, one step-sister – Ellen Johnson and a stepdaughter – Karen Ferguson.

Bob is survived by his children – Melissa (Mike) Winklemann of New Athens, IL, Robert (Mandy) Cahoon of Perryville, MO, Joe (Alexis) Cahoon of Steeleville, IL, Anthony (Vanessa) Cahoon of Prairietown, LA and Bobbiejo Perry of Arnold, MO.  Also surviving are two brothers – Roger (Heny) Cahoon of Frohna, MO and Clifford (Karen) Cahoon of Murphysboro, IL, one sister – Sandy Girard of Millstadt, IL, sister-in-law – Rosemary Cahoon of Ava, MO, stepdaughter – Debbie Winklemann of New Athens, IL, stepson – David (Henrietta) Dotson of Dover, TN, nine grandchildren – Lexie, Hailey, Isaac, Mason, Eli, Bregan, Lane, Larissa, and Shantelle and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials in Bob’s honor may go to the donor’s choice.

Services:  In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation will take place with no formal visitation or funeral service times.  However, a celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later date.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Billy Dillon says:

   11/22/2022 at 9:45 am

   I will always remember dunking you in dunking booth at picnic you will be missed

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2. Donna Benjamin says:

   11/19/2022 at 10:59 am

   I’ll always cherish my memories of our visits with Aunt Betty and Uncle Bob, you made our trips to Illinois so enjoyable. Love and hugs to the whole family. Donna.

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3. Sandy Onasch Geslin says:

   11/18/2022 at 7:48 pm

   A quiet kind man. Thoughts of Bob takes me back to his visits here to MN fishing and the visit when we traveled to New Athens with my dad, your Uncle Joe a long time ago. We gathered in Roses kitchen and listened to stories shared mostly by my dad. He is now reunited with his dear mother who passed way to young. How hard that was for her children and husband.

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4. Kathleen Jeffrey says:

   11/18/2022 at 9:40 am

   Remembering Bob and his visits to Minnesota and his love of fishing. My thoughts are with you all as you say goodbye to one of the best! Rest in eternal peace cousin.

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5. Toni says:

   11/17/2022 at 10:50 pm

   Uncle Bobby, you were a special uncle. You had a big heart and I was blessed to have you as an uncle. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace ♥

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6. Roger Cahoon says:

   11/17/2022 at 9:43 pm

   You were and are a big part of our world. I’ll see you later. Love you.

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7. Theresa Antonellis says:

   11/17/2022 at 7:54 pm

   Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you all.

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