Robert "Bobby" Larkins

Robert J. “’Bobby” Larkins, 56, of Manteno, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born February 1, 1969, in Kankakee the son of Richard and Peggy Larkins. Bobby lived most of his life in Manteno and attended Manteno schools. Over the years he helped his Grandpa Bilyard on the farm. He worked for Manteno Quick Lube, St. George Ag Service, and Dan & Ed Lesage. Bobby married Tonya Perry and had three great boys with her, they later separated. The last 8 years Bobby has been with the woman who loved him dearly, his fiancée Roxanne. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. In his younger years he liked to work on cars. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his four sons, Zach (Brittany) Miller, Cody (Brittany) Larkins, Chase (Kennedy) Larkins, and Connor Larkins; six grandchildren, Zaelynn and Brody Miller, Violet and Laynee Larkins, Everleigh Larkins, and Asher Luke Larkins; mother, Peggy Larkins Skoff; sister, Rhonda (John) Smith; niece and nephew, Hannah Smith and Logan Smith; his fiancée and her children, Roxanne Hendrick, Dylan Rosenbrock, and Hailey Rosenbrock; and the mother of his children, Tonya Larkins. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard “Dick” Larkins; maternal grandparents, Howard and Norma Bilyard; paternal grandparents, Robert and Della Larkins; uncle, Robert Larkins; and his aunt, Janet Arseneau, who loved spoiling him. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.