Obituary of Robert Larkin

Robert E. Larkin "Bob" Age 68. Passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Edward Hospital in Naperville surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Mary C. (Whitmer) Larkin of Morris; two daughters, Katie (Kenneth) Nelson of Joliet and Colleen (Art) Arias of Diamond; one son, Robert W. Larkin of Morris; proud "Papa" to seven grandchildren, Nicolas Arias, Ezequiel Arias, Junior Arias, Maxwell Arias, Alexia Arias, Amanda Nelson and Molly Nelson. Robert was born January 17, 1946 to the late Bernard and Lillian (Kozlowski) Larkin. He was a graduate of St. Jude Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1964. Robert was a successful and lifelong farmer in the Joliet, Minooka and Morris areas. Formerly of Joliet, Robert moved to Morris in 2004 where he enjoyed his new homestead with Mary. He loved being outdoors and even more, farming side by side with his son. Robert cherished his family and enjoyed being together for holidays and gatherings. He is also survived by his brother, Donald S. (Jo Beth) Larkin of Minooka; sisters-in-law, Jane (Joseph) Riggs of Joliet and Beth (Theodore) Poplawski of Shorewood; one brother-in-law, William (Mary) Whitmer of Joliet; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Larkin and Bernard J. (late Mary Feeney) Larkin. Robert was a charter member of the Church of St. Jude Parish. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. John Walsh for his attentiveness and care during Robert's illness. Funeral Services for Bob Larkin will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to the Church of St. Jude for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday, 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information (815) 741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.