Robert Bales

Robert Bales, 72, of Pontiac passed away at 1:14 PM Thursday (May 31, 2018) at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 PM Wednesday at the Hagi & Baker Funeral Home.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

He was born on August 17, 1945 in Streator to Alvin Alex & Luretta (Turpin) Bales.

He is survived by his mother, Luretta Fagg of Streator; his children:  Tina Bales, Tracy (Kelly) Rissman and Tammy (Ed) Handzus all of Streaotr and Richard (Julie) Bales of Blackstone; 5 grandchildren:  Hallie, Tori, Robert, Austin and Alexis and his significant other, Ruby L. Young of Pontiac.

He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Shirley Daniels.

He graduated from Woodland High School.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hagifuneralhome.com