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Official Obituary of

Robert E. Majeske

May 1, 1943 ~ April 27, 2024 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Robert Majeske Obituary

Robert “Bob” E. Majeske, 80, of West Peoria, formerly of Kewanee, died Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria. Bob was born May 1, 1943, in Kewanee, the son of Edward and Margaret (Kapacinskas) Majeske. Bob attended and graduated from Kewanee High School. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1965 from Bradley University. Bob attended the University of Iowa and obtained a Master of Arts in 1967 and a Master of Fine Arts in 1968.

Bob is survived by two daughters, Greta (Robert) Hill, Lacon, IL, Laura (Keith) Majeske, St. Charles, IL; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bob was an Associate Professor at Illinois Central College. He taught figure drawing and art fundamentals. He retired in 1999. Bob enjoyed reading, painting, and photography. Bob appreciated fine dining experiences and was a cigar aficionado and a connoisseur of fine whiskeys.

Visitation will be from 5:00- 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 3, 2024, at Saint John Paul II Parish. Father Chris Haake will officiate. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter, 100 Taps Ln, Pekin, IL 61554. Please leave an online condolence for Bob’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

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Services

Visitation
Thursday
May 2, 2024

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home
219 E Second Street
Kewanee, IL 61443

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
May 3, 2024

1:00 PM
Saint John Paul II Parish
206 W. Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443

Donations

TAPS No Kill Animal Shelter
100 Taps Lane, Pekin IL 61554
Web: https://tapsshelter.org/

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