1926
Mary
2011
Mary E. Robinson
April 25, 1926 — January 29, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Robinson, 84, of Andover, IL, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1402-10th St., Orion. Visitation will be 4-7 Thursday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301-4th St., Orion. Burial will be in Western Township Cemetery, Orion. Memorials may be made to Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Mary was born April 25, 1926 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Owen and Julia Troska Forbes. She married Keith "Sparky" Robinson on November 18, 1955 in Cambridge, IL.
Mary was a registered nurse working at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, the former Moline Public Hospital, Hillcrest Home, Geneseo and various hospitals in Belvidere and Rockford. She retired in 1983 after 35 years. She was a member of Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Orion. Mary enjoyed needlework, reading, working puzzles and watching television. She also loved taking trips with her family.
Survivors
Husband
Daughter Theresa (Marvin) Stephens Ava, MO
Grandchildren Shannon Schillinger Colona
Dawn Hutson Springfield, MO
Angela Hesterly Ava, MO
Cassandra Smith Ava, MO
Casey Stephens Ava, MO
4 Great Grandchildren Makayla, Jaren, Shae & Riley
Sisters Helen Rager Rockford
Louise (Joe) Rodriguez Rockford
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister Barbara Keehl and brother Earl Forbes.
Online condolences may be made to Mary's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2011 at Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 1402-10th St., Orion. Visitation will be 4-7 Thursday at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., 1301-4th St., Orion. Burial will be in Western Township Cemetery, Orion. Memorials may be made to Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
Mary was born April 25, 1926 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Owen and Julia Troska Forbes. She married Keith "Sparky" Robinson on November 18, 1955 in Cambridge, IL.
Mary was a registered nurse working at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, the former Moline Public Hospital, Hillcrest Home, Geneseo and various hospitals in Belvidere and Rockford. She retired in 1983 after 35 years. She was a member of Mary, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Orion. Mary enjoyed needlework, reading, working puzzles and watching television. She also loved taking trips with her family.
Survivors
Husband
Daughter Theresa (Marvin) Stephens Ava, MO
Grandchildren Shannon Schillinger Colona
Dawn Hutson Springfield, MO
Angela Hesterly Ava, MO
Cassandra Smith Ava, MO
Casey Stephens Ava, MO
4 Great Grandchildren Makayla, Jaren, Shae & Riley
Sisters Helen Rager Rockford
Louise (Joe) Rodriguez Rockford
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister Barbara Keehl and brother Earl Forbes.
Online condolences may be made to Mary's family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd.
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd.
Service Details
Friday, February 4th, 2011, 10:00am, Mary Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
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