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Robert Alexander Crothers

1962 - 2023

Robert Alexander Crothers obituary, 1962-2023, Mattoon, IL

BORN

1962

DIED

2023

Robert Crothers Obituary

Robert Crothers was born 6/16/61. He passed away holding the hand of his dear friend Virginia on 10/13/23. He was preceded in death by his mother and father George & Mary Koshinski, brothers George Sr., Timothy, and grand niece Nova.

He left behind his brother & sister in-law Frank and Lisa Crothers, nephew Corey, his sister Sandy, nephews Kenny, Danny, Bobby, Hank, Slade and lots of nephews and nieces, Trey, Robert, Braxton, Bredon, Nevaeh, Shaylee, Ellias, Nakenzie, Pj, as well as friends, Jason and Virginia Stovall & daughter Jaydon, Robert Nall, Nicole Council, Debbie Kirpatrick, Alberta Banning & family, the Bishop girls, and all of his coworkers. Robert loved life. He made everyone laugh. He had a kind heart. He would help anyone. He loved to go camping with friends & family. He loved animals, especially his dogs. He loved music, his favorite song was "Stairway to heaven", by Led Zeppelin. RIP Bob, we shall see you again someday.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2023.

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emily r redfern

June 10, 2025

Man uncle Bob wish I had the chance to see you one more time. You were the realest I've ever known. Met you at my lowest n you helped me so so much. Love you happy birthday

Sandra crothers

November 3, 2023

We love you brother Bob ! Your were a amazing young man ! We miss you lots !

Emily Redfern

November 2, 2023

Uncle Bob you will be missed.. the day I met you we were forever friends. love you my friend

Jennifer Peterson

November 1, 2023

I have lots of great laughs with Bob over years. Time to time Bob would stay with my brother (Jason, Virginia & Jaydon. He worked hard drilling in any kind of weather. He was so awesome to my dearest niece, Jaydon! Rest in Peace Bob. You will b missed, but never forgotten.

Doober

November 1, 2023

I'm gonna miss ya uncle Bob...love ya and tell my daughter nova that Dad loves her ...fly high unc

Resa Benz-Spiker

November 1, 2023

Thoughts & prayers are with you all. I remember him when he was young. Always joking around. He was a sweet soul.

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