Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0387

SR0387 LRB104 14443 ECR 27582 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Paul "Bob" Chumley of Jacksonville, who passed away on July 2, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley, the son of Paul and Clara Ridder Chumley, was born in Jacksonville on June 30, 1946; he graduated from Routt High School in 1964; he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and he was stationed in Germany prior to serving during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969; he married JoAnn Johnson at Church of the Visitation in Alexander on October 23, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley, a skilled carpenter, worked in construction with Ted Donovan before founding Chumley Brothers Builders with his brother, Ross; he later worked with the City of Jacksonville's Parks and Lakes Department for several years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley was a lifelong member of Church of Our Saviour; he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was also a member the Jacksonville Elks Club, the Jacksonville Moose Lodge, and the Art Association of Jacksonville; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley enjoyed starting his day with his Hardee's breakfast group; he loved golfing, fishing, and hunting; he was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Routt Rockets; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley loved his family more than anything, and he cherished every moment he shared with them; he spent countless hours attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and dance recitals; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Chumley; his brother-in-law, Robert A. (Linda) Johnson; and his sisters-in-law, Virginia "Ginny" Roberts and Marilyn (Pat) Davin; and

WHEREAS, Bob Chumley is survived by his wife of 53 years, JoAnn; his children, Brian (Stacey) Chumley, Jennifer (Mike) Kafer, and Mike (Dakota) Chumley; eight grandchildren; his siblings, Paulette Carochi, Rose (Terry) Fernandes, Ross (Ruth) Chumley, Terry (Barb) Chumley, and Tracey (Lonnie) Wilcox; his in-laws, Annette (the late Mark) Pignon, Yvonne (Cliff) Nolte, and Richard (Sharon) Johnson; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert Paul "Bob" Chumley and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bob Chumley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.