The story
Robert H. "Bob" Hutchison, age 44, of Savanna, Illinois, died at his home on January 15, 2015.
Bob was born March 31, 1970, the son of Robert C. and Mary Ann (Plate) Hutchison. He graduated with the Class of 1988 from Mt. Carroll High School. In 1994, he graduated from Mount St. Clare College, Clinton, Iowa, with a degree in General Studies. From 1990-1995, Bob served in the US Naval Reserve and proudly served in a Sea Bee unit.
Bob was a man of many talents and interests. He loved telling jokes and had an infectious smile. An avid biker and hiker, Bob would press through snow storms or blistering heat. Bob liked to make things (and take things apart) and enjoyed working with tools and computers. Quick to offer a kind word or helping hand, Bob was a gentle soul who cared deeply about others. For the last (about) 11 years, Bob worked at Rolling Hills Progress Center where he was a valued employee and cherished co-worker.
Bob will be dearly missed by his mother, Mary Ann Hutchison of Mt. Carroll; his sister Dawn Hutchison-Weiss (Chris Weiss) of Oak Creek, Wisconsin; nieces Mesa and Ada Weiss; and many loving cousins, aunts, uncles, co-workers and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Hutchison and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Memory wall
44 tributes have been left in memory of Robert (Bob) Hutchison.
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Happy Veterans Day Bob! Thank you for your service in the Navy and for caring "about [your] people"...love and miss you!!!!
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I feel so lost without you
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Another poem I wrote <3
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"I came by today to see you..." I miss you so very much, thank you for everything! I will never forget you!!!!!!!
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As soon as I read this, I cried because it's the truth, I miss you so much, it's unreal sometimes
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One year ago today this "classic" photo of us was taken <3 It's been a really long yet fast year without you... I miss you every day!!!!!!
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A candle was lit in memory.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Miss you!
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So...very...true...miss you Bob!
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<3
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Happy 49th Birthday Bob! Love and miss you my friend!
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<3 It's sooo true!
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So very true...
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Hello again, I have been avoiding thinking about you because every time that I do, I feel as if a fraction of my life begins to crumble again. Of course I know that this is selfish, and of course I think of you daily. Every day something happens that I wish I could tell you, and it is hard to accept that I will not be able to call you and fill you in anymore. This, of course, does not mean that I don’t know that you are with me every step of the way on the journey that life takes me on, it just seems unfair to not be able to hear your voice and your opinions on the matter. I dreamed as if we would have forever, and constantly let it slip my mind that we did not. We built lives involving one another, and it seemed impossible that one day I would have to let that go. You lived much of a life without me in it, but for the first time, I have to live mine without you. It will definitely be an adjustment, one I obviously do not want to make, but one that I know I have to. You were such an amazing person, and I know that every day you woke up with a smile on your face and made sure that you would live that day to the fullest that you could. You worked hard to make others happy, but never lost sight of what made you happy -- which mostly went hand in hand with making others happy. I see a lot of you in myself, and strive to live every day as you would, and in your honor. I always have, and always will strive to be at least half of the person that you were, because I know that by doing that I will make a difference in the world. I wonder what it is like up there, and although I miss you more and more each day I know that this was better for you in the end. I know that you are at peace and that you are no longer suffering. I hope that each day now is spent doing everything you have always loved, and looking down on all of us smiling. But none of this will ever mean that I do not miss you, because I do, and I will, every day for the rest of my life. You were more than loved, you were cherished, and I am grateful to have even been able to spend this time with you. The world seems a little bit darker now, but I know that as the light returns you will remain in our hearts and will continue to be a part of our lives. You were loved by so so many people, and it was a dreadful day for everyone to see you go. Thank you for being so much to me, and for being a part of my life. I appreciate every little thing you have ever done, because it was all done with love. Thank you for living your life as you did because without you I would have lost a part of my inspiration, and so would many others. Thank you for inspiring, and thank you for dreaming. You will always be loved, and live in infamy in our hearts. This is never goodbye, but always see you later. Love Always, Your loved one (I give credit to Katherine Granke, who wrote this)
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This is absolute truth!
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I know I'm a few days late...but Happy Birthday to you, you got your wish, a thunderstorm happened that day. Here I send you a "virtual" t-shirt that I know you would have loved. I love and miss you Bob. Until we meet again...
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Happy Valentine's Day!!!! Wish you were here, we all sure miss you!!!!
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Definitely a sign from you to me, since you visited me in a dream last night, it's amazing how much you are still with me, only 9 more days until the day I last saw you alive a year ago...my heart may re-break itself all over again but I know you will be by my side to comfort me through all the tears I will shed
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Today you would've been 45, it's been a rough couple of months but I know you're always by my side so I'm forever grateful, Love and miss you!!!!
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Bob, Today, I think of your smile, your kind eyes, your unique laugh, and all the times we shared together. Thank you so very much for your service in the Navy for 5 years, I know how proud you were of having served our country. Like you used to always say "I take good care of my people." and you sure did, I miss you Bob, all of your loved ones do. There is never one day that goes by where I don't think about you. Thank you for continuing to show your "signs" of everlasting friendship/love to let me know you are still very much with me, you have no idea how much I appreciate that! Until we meet again, my dear "sidekick"...
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...yep...I miss you... :(
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Thinking of you today (01/12/16)...we miss you...my day wasn't very good but I still held on as much as I could throughout the day
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Happy Birthday in Heaven! I miss you!
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Happy 4th of July!!!!! Miss you!!!!
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I made this t-shirt in memory of you, however I should have never washed it because the photo was ruined in the washer or dryer. Luckily, I took this photo of it before I washed it. I'm remembering you today as well my other loved ones who took their time to serve our country. Thank you Bob! Miss you so very much!!! Please keep guiding me through my life, send me all the signs you can...until we meet again my friend.
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Christmas is only a few days away, I'm thinking of you a lot lately, no surprise, huh? Things have been getting better in my life and I'm grateful, I just wish you were still here in my life...some days are worse than others but I know you are right by my side, holding my hand through it all...miss you so much Bob, it's been one difficult year without you...I pray that things get better in my life as well as your other loved ones, thank you for everything you bring forth into my life!
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Yep!
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Thank you for that dream you gave me right before I woke up! <3
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There was one night where we were hanging out at his place and he asked if I had this song on my iPod, in which I did, so I played it and he sang along to the whole thing. Memories!
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Another note, I posted this the same day I was last at your apartment...One year ago today (01/03), I just wish I could hug you again and maybe possibly talk with you for another couple hour phone conversation...
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Happy Valentine's Day Bob! Sending all my love to you today, always and forever more!!!!
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It's Christmas Eve and I'm thinking of you, I miss you so much! It doesn't seem real that only a few weeks, you'll be gone for two years. Two long years that seems to break my heart every time I think of it. I am baffled by how I was able to make it this long without you. You've been by my side every since you left and all I can do is wait until I see you again in Heaven someday. You're the reason why I wake up in the morning, and I will not change that whatsoever. Thank you for everything that you do and continue to do for me in the future. Our friendship is forever lasting and although our time was short together, we had memories that will last an eternity. Love you Bob, always will! Until we meet again, my friend. Merry Christmas in Heaven! I hope you and your father are having a blast up there together! I love this photo of you and him... :)
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Happy Thanksgiving Bob! What I am most thankful for is that just knowing that you got to spend your last Thanksgiving day/meal with my family and I. So many memories made that day! Miss you so very much my friend!
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I miss you my friend!
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Thinking of you a lot lately, can't seem to understand why...maybe it's because it's because I miss you so very much and how a year has almost been passed since you left us...You left us too soon and so sudden, it still shocks me that you're gone
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Happy 45th Birthday Bob!
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<3
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This statement is so true, our bond is definitely forever! Miss you so much Bob!
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Brings back good memories that we made together. The song in general really makes you think and appreciate what you have in life.
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So very true, I miss you so much!!!!
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Isn't this the truth though?! Thank you for all the "signs" you send me!
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Ok, so another night of me missing you, no surprise, this is going to happen until the day I die, my world feels so "empty" without you in it. It still hurts so bad on some nights that I feel the tears falling one by one. I wish you were here to wrap your loving arms around me and to tell me everything will be ok. It still feels unreal that you are no longer here, I'm not the only one who misses you but so many other people as well. I can't wait to see you again on the other side, it is something I will ALWAYS be looking forward to! Love and miss ya Bob!
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