John “Jack” Robinson, 86, of Loves Park passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Born October 1, 1932, in Chicago, IL, the son of William and Ruth (Sherwood) Robinson. He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. Married Lorene Carol Schoonover on June 2, 1956, in Loves Park, IL. Retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, hunting and just being outdoors. Jack traveled 48 out of 50 U.S. states with his wife and wintered in Florida. Avid Green Bay Packer fan. Survivors include his wife, Lorene; children, Janene (Ray) Littmann, Jeffrey Robinson, Jodi (Brian) Stromberg and Jay (John) Robinson; grandchildren, Jolie (Andrew) Williams, Joseph (Theresa) Malasuk, Jenna Robinson, Jonna (Marcus) Leshock, Ryan (Christian) Schlittler, Tyler (Holly) Schlittler, Erik Stromberg and Ben (Lena) Stromberg; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Brian Robinson; sister, Julie Rohner. Predeceased by his parents; brothers and sisters, Carol, Mary, Jim and Barbara; and brother-in-law, Bud Schoonover.
Service at noon Monday, April 29, 2019, in Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5403 North 2nd Street, Loves Park, with visitation from 11 a.m. to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for a memorial to be established. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd.