Robert Bradtke
BLOOMINGTON – Robert W. Bradtke, 59, of Bloomington, passed away at 4:14 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal with Monsignor Eric Powell officiating. Interment will be private. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center, the Illinois Spina Bifida Association or the My Loveable Angels (a dog rescue organization.)
Bob was born August 15, 1959 in Chicago, the son of Wilbur J. and Jane Gossenauer Bradtke. He married Dr. Lynn Grabher on September 21, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois. She survives.
He is also survived by a son, Brian Bradtke of Scottsdale, Ariz., a daughter, Jennifer Bradtke of Bloomington; a brother, Scott (Kim) Bradtke of Arlington Heights; seven nieces and nephews and his parents-in-law, Richard and Carol Grabher of Champaign.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bob received an associate degree in computer technology from Lincoln College. He was an analyst in Strategic Resources at State Farm Insurance Companies for 24 years. Prior to that he had worked as a firefighter in the Chicago area and was a paramedic for Lifeline Mobile Medics in Normal.
Bob enjoyed many things in life including dogs, computers, travel, fixing things, watching movies and crime shows and spending time with friends and family.
He was a loving husband and father who will be greatly missed.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Lindsey Glover
CHICAGO – Lindsey R. Glover, 33, of Chicago, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2018 at her home, after being challenged with numerous health issues.
Lindsey was born August 11, 1985, in Normal, daughter of Barb and Rob Glover. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington. Lindsey attended Unit 5 schools, graduating from Normal West High School in 2004, then Illinois State University in 2008. While at ISU, she completed internships at Advocate BroMenn Community Wellness/Women’s Center and the Health Promotions Office in addition to working at the Redbird Card Office. Her work experiences included Macy’s in Bloomington, Chesterfield, Missouri, and in Chicago. She was a free spirit who lived her dream of living in downtown Chicago and was a business manager at Bloomingdales at the time of her death.
Known for her brilliant smile, fun spirit, determination and kind heart, she made many friends along the way. Her creative, artistic touch and flair for style were evident in those she dealt with and in her surroundings. She loved to laugh and found much joy by adopting her cat Chloe.
Lindsey is survived by her parents, and Tim, her brother. She was proceeded in death by grandparents Ruth Glover, Del Glover and Malcolm and Agnes Lindahl. She leaves behind many
A private family memorial was held. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1617 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL 61701 and The Humane Society of Central Illinois, 423 N Kays Dr, Normal, IL 61761.
Ray Hoselton
CHENOA – Raymond Lewis Hoselton, 75, of Chenoa passed away at 10:20 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence in Chenoa.
His funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa with Father Bill Keebler and Father Carl LoPresti officiating. Burial will be in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa has charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa.
Ray was born March 27, 1943 in Fairbury, the son of Clarence T. and Marcella (Friederich) Hoselton. He married Sharon Cottrell on July 25, 1964 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa. His wife Sharon passed away on February 3, 2013. His parents; two brothers, Ted and Stan Hoselton; and one sister, Marcella Oltman also preceded him in death.
Survivors include his five children, Rod (Mari Lynn) Hoselton, Stacie (Bill) Casner, Doug (Renee) Hoselton, Jeff (Traci) Hoselton, all of Chenoa; Suzanne Hoselton of Pontiac; 16 grandchildren, Andy, Brad, Brooke, Katie, Billy, Claire, Addison, Connor, Riley, Drew, Sydney, Brandon, Lauren, Chloe, Josh and Brock; eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hoselton was a 1961 graduate of Chenoa High School and played football at U of I, Urbana from 1961 – 1962. He later played semi-pro football for the Twin City Trojans from 1968 – 1970.
Ray was former owner-operator of the family business Union Roofing Inc., Chenoa. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Chenoa; the Knights of Columbus, Chenoa Jaycee’s and Pontiac Elk’s Club. Ray was supportive of his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and was an avid golfer.
Online expressions of sympathy and fond memories can be shared at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
