Robert E. "Bob" Brooks (93) of Newton

Robert “Bob” E. Brooks, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM – Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois, with Pastor Mike Knepper and Scott Wilson officiating. The burial will be in the Westlawn Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 5-7 PM at the Church. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left by clicking here.

Bob was born on October 4, 1930, in Torrington, Wyoming, the son of Owen and Ada (Thomas) Brooks. He married the love of his life Anita Trainor in January of 1954, and she preceded him in death in January 2018. Bob proudly served his country by joining he United States Army, serving during the Korean War. Bob became a farmer, raising both crops and livestock. After his retirement from farming, he went to work at Newton Implements, as a salesman. He had collected many toy tractors over the years as driving a tractor was what he enjoyed doing. He was a long-time member of the Central Christian Church in Newton.

Bob is survived his children; Gregg (Chris) Brooks of Olney, Illinois and Laurie (Scott) Wilson of Newton, Illinois; Grandchildren: Kelli Wilson, Jeff (Deane) Bruner, Kim (Robert) Newell Lindsay (Dusty) Reagan; Sister-In-Law Barbara Shelton; 8 Great-grandchildren and 12 Great-Greatgrandchildren plus one on the way.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents Owen and Ada Brooks, wife Anita, grandson Kyle Wilson, brothers Maurice and wife Janet Brooks, Ralph and wife Roseann Brooks, sisters Ruth and husband Glenn Gorman, Kay White.

Bob’s family would like to thank his “family” at Newton Care Center for all their love and care during his stay there!