Robert Lee Van Cleave Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 16, 2025, at the age of 101, Robert Lee Van Cleave of Tuscola, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Van Cleave to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Carlton Sr. and Daisy Van Cleave (Weidner); his wife Margaret Jean Ghere; his great grandchild Zachery Evans; and his siblings, Charles Jr., Gladys Smith, Bessie Little, Florence Van Cleave, Edna Dove Van Cleave, Kathryn Van Cleave, Christine Jones and Delores Edwards.
He is survived by: his children, Sandra Fiscus (Ed) of St. Joseph, IL, Dale Van Cleave (Candy) of Galt, CA, Dr. Nancy Van Cleave of Charleston, IL, Dean Van Cleave of Tuscola, IL and Dwayne Van Cleave (Laura) of Tuscola, IL; his grandchildren, Teresa Evans (Steve), LeighAnn Van Cleave (David), Robin Van Cleave (Ryan), Benjamin Van Cleave (Jenna), Jessica Stewart (Kyle) and Michelle Simpson (Lane); and his great grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua Evans, Kaleb Miller, John Stewart, Olive, Jack Van Cleave, Matthew and Ben Riley.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Edwards Funeral Home (221 E Main St, Arcola, IL 61910). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are being collected for the conservation of Wimple Park in Tuscola to ensure local fishermen have a spot to cast their reels and enjoy God's beautiful creation.
