Robert "Bob" Byron Notter

Robert “Bob” Byron Notter, Jr of Mackinaw, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2026.  Born August 28, 1942, Bob grew up on the South side of Chicago.

Bob was the son of Robert, Sr and Agnes Sheehan, both of whom proceeded him in death.  He was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School.  He served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970

On July 17, 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Joan Connolly.  They shared nearly 55 years filled with love, laughter, and family.  She survives.

Bob was a sales executive in the paper industry for nearly 40 years.  He was an avid golfer and car enthusiast.  He spent his weekends working around his yard, washing, and cleaning cars.  He spent most Sundays on the golf course.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a sister-in-law Katherine C Moon of Peoria, and brother-in-law Stephen Struckmeyer of, MI.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan Notter of Mackinaw, IL, sons Daniel of Chicago, IL, Robert III (Amy) of Gilberts, IL and daughter Kerry (Dustin) Schmidgall of Mackinaw, IL; one brother Byron (Cathy) Notter of Lemont, IL two sisters; Marianne Struckmeyer of Kalamazoo, MI, and Colleen (Raphael) Albert of Lockport, IL, and one sister in law Mary Ellen Connolly of Leesburg, FL.

Bob was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren: Andriana Schmidgall, Alexa Schmidgall, Ellie Notter, Jake Notter, Clare Notter, Kate Schmidgall, Anna Schmidgall, Tyler Schmidgall, and Maeve Notter.  He was blessed to have 1 great grandson, Cooper Schmidgall.  He also had many nieces and nephews whom he loved very much. 

After raising his family in Palatine, Bob and Joan spent several years in Leesburg, Florida.  Bob made many special friendships there and enjoyed time on the golf course.  His favorite times were when his family came to visit.  Bob and Joan moved to Mackinaw, IL in 2025. He loved the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees.  His quick wit and dry sense of humor will be missed by many.  Above all else, he loved his family very much.

The visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00am., followed by a funeral mass at 11:00am at St Joseph Catholic Church in Hopedale, IL Fr. Horton will officiate the funeral mass.  A burial will follow at the Mackinaw Township Cemetery.  The family invites you to a luncheon following the services at the Mackinaw Community Center. Haensel Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Mackinaw Rescue Squad.

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