Robert, 58, of Huntley, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, after a courageous, seven-year battle with multiple systems atrophy.

He was born June 18, 1950, in Lemont. He was the founder and former president and owner of BJ Express Inc. from 1979 to 2006. He loved golfing, fishing, snowmobiling, cars and also working.

He was the beloved husband of 30 years to Jackie Wilbus (Michel), whom he married Dec. 30, 1978; loving father of Jennifer Ison, Julie Wilbus, Robin D. (David) Oerkfitz and Margo (Bradley) Behrens, adored grandfather of Kylee Pearson, Jordan Pearson, Jessie Ison, Alex Oerkfitz and Jacob Robert Wilbus; and dear brother of Norman (Karen) Wilbus, Darlene (Roger) Ninneman and Diane (Glen) Lerro. He also is survived by many loving golf buddies.

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