Robert "Bob" James Stancik Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert “Bob” James Stancik, 85, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois, after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on June 14, 1934, the son of John and Elizabeth “Betty” (Imre) Stancik in Chicago, Illinois. He married Carol Bobby who preceded him in death in 1993. He later married Judith Cannon on June 3, 1995. Bob graduated high school from the Chicago Vocational School. After high school, he served our grateful nation in the United States Army. He later worked for the Continental Can Company in Chicago as a Draftsman, Engineer and finally as an International Sales Manager before retiring. He was a member of the Freemasons of Chicago, member of the Kiwanis Club and an active member of the Spirit of God Fellowship in South Holland, Illinois. Most importantly, his role as a grandfather meant the world to him and he had a very special bond with his grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife and his children, Jon (wife Mary) Stancik of Tomball, Texas, Karen (husband Bruce) Wade of Petersburg, Keith (wife Linda) Erchinger, Kristin Erchinger and Kurt (wife Heidi) Erchinger. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sara Stancik of Denver, Colorado, Kelly Stancik of Denver, Colorado, Michael Stancik of Tomball, Texas, Alex Erchinger, Kyle Erchinger, Erica Erchinger, Ryan Erchinger, Kassandra (husband Brian) Marshall-Mayhall, Dylan Marshall, Garrett May and Rachel May. Bob’s family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at a later date that will be posted on hurleyfh.com when determined. Memorial contributions may be made in his names to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2309 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite E, Springfield, Illinois 62704 or the United Methodist Church, 221 W. Jackson St., Petersburg, Illinois 62675. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of serving Bob’s family.

Robert "Bob" James Stancik

June 14, 1934 - March 15, 2020