Robert C. "Bob" Worth

Robert C. “Bob” Worth, 86, of St. Anne, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 18, 1932 in Kankakee, the son of Clyde J. and Eleanor Burrell Worth. He was married to Genevieve “Jenni” Worth. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Kankakee High School, where he was active in sports. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Bob began his career as a nurseryman when he returned home from the service in 1956. Together with his brother, Phil, they built Kankakee Nursery into one of the largest wholesale nurseries in the Midwest. He remained active in the business for over 40 years and was a well known and respected advocate for the nursery industry. He was on the board of directors of the Illinois Nurserymen’s Association, serving as president in 1986. Bob was a member of the Elks and the Kankakee Country Club. He was a former board member of the Kankakee Historical Society, Mound Grove Cemetery, and the Symphony Foundation. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Bob is survived by his wife, Jenni Worth, of St. Anne; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Teri Worth, of Kankakee and Steve and Donna Worth, of St. Anne; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Mike Schnell, of St. Anne and Mary and Dale Essington, of Clifton; thirteen grandchildren, John Worth, Lauren Worth, Charles Worth, Andrew Worth, Ellen Sinon (Michael), Pete Worth, Nick Worth, Sally Worth, Tom Worth, Stephanie Beaton, Elizabeth Sperry (Brenton), Katie Menard, and Maggie Menard; one great grandchild, Neve Sinon; one sister, Mona Breunig, of Sunset Hills, MO; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Worth, of Kankakee and Kathy Geist, of Madison, WI; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, the Tebo family. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Phillip; and one brother-in-law, Jack Breunig. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. An additional visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of the 10:30 am funeral service on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee. Rev. Scott Henley will officiate the funeral service. Burial will follow at Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church or the KCC Scholarship Fund.

Robert C. "Bob" Worth

October 18, 1932 - August 10, 2019