ROBERT ANTHONY KAVANAUGH, 56, of Tolono, IL passed away at 11:10 P.M. on Monday, August 26, 2014 at Presence Medical Center in Urbana, IL.
Robert was born on May 4, 1958 in Columbia, MO. He was son of Paul and Eloise (Tilling) Kavanaugh. He married Carol E. Downs on August 28, 1992 in Urbana, IL.
Robert is survived by his wife Carol of Tolono, IL, his mother Eloise Kavanaugh of Lee Summitt, MO, one brother John Kavanaugh of St. Louis, MO, and three sisters, Paula Antonacci and her husband Dave of Olathe, KS, Angie Baumgartner and her husband Gerry of Romeoville, IL and Claudine Kavanaugh-Crossney and her husband Joe of Ellicott City, MD.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Jerry Kavanaugh.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Robert work in the lab at Presence Medical Center in Urbana, IL for over 30 years. He loved to cook, read and work in his garden. He was an Eagle Scout and did volunteer work for the Boys Scouts of America.
A memorial service will be held a later date.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.