With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bob Lee Harkness of Freeport, Illinois, born in Hanover, Illinois, whose life came to an end on May 5, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Daniel B. Harkness and Jessie R. Harkness (Smith); his sisters, Janette Schaal (Stan) of Littleton, CO. and Betty Harkness; his parents-in-law, Willis and Alma Deininger; his siblings-in-law, Les, Bill Deininger of Galena, Kenny Flack of East Dubuque and Carolyn Deininger of Galena; his niece Karen Schaal Quinn of Englewood, CO; his nephews, Steve and Paul Deininger; his great-nephew Chad Bautsch; and his great-niece Amanda Deininger.

He is survived by : his wife Rose Anne Deininger; his son Brian Harkness (Sara) of Rockford; his granddaughters, Gracie and Kathryn; his sons, Bradley Harkness of Winnebago and Daniel Harkness (Courtney) of Kirkland; his grandsons, Oliver and Dylan; his son David Harkness (Wende Leverton) of Chicago; his niece Jeannine Schaal of Denver Colorado; and his great-niece Lisa Robinson.

Visitation was held on Saturday, May 11th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Park Hills Evangelical Church (2525 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, May 11th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be directed towards the All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County or the Shriner's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home