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Obituary

Robby Jay Tomlinson, 63, passed from this Earth on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. All who knew and loved Robby – and Robby knew no strangers, so the list is long – are mourning the loss of the dearest friend, the most generous soul, and the silliest jokes. Family and closest friends are comforted to remember that his heart failed him in the end, only because he …

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I got to know Robby when he was assistant principal. I was a part of the 5th grade team who loved to prank Robby, until…
I got to know Robby when he was assistant principal. I was a part of the 5th grade team who loved t…
I got to know Robby when he was assistant principal. I was a par…
Praying for your family as you grieve the loss of your loved one.  
Praying for your family as you grieve the loss of your loved one.  
Praying for your family as you grieve the loss of your loved one…
I met Robby when he moved in he Condo next to me. He wad an awesome neighbor. I missed them when they moved out. So sor…
I met Robby when he moved in he Condo next to me. He wad an awesome neighbor. I missed them when th…
I met Robby when he moved in he Condo next to me. He wad an awes…
Both as a teacher of my children and a coworker of my own, Robby was one of the schools finest. It's been many years si…
Both as a teacher of my children and a coworker of my own, Robby was one of the schools finest. It'…
Both as a teacher of my children and a coworker of my own, Robby…

Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Bethany Community Church

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Midwest Food Bank NFP

Service Organization
Volunteer of

Heartline and Heart House

Service Organization

Timeline

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Born

October 16th, 1961
Spring Valley, IL
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Got married to Jacqueline Tomlinson

June 12th, 2014
Luthy Botanical Garden, North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL
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Retired

June 30th, 2022
El Paso Gridley Middle School, Mc Lean Street, Gridley, IL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Mason-White Funeral Home
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Mason-White Funeral Home

Robby's lasting impact
Lasting impact

Robby donated organs

Bone, Skin, Cornea, Tendon and Ligament
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