74 of Bushnell
Robert “Butch” Maloney, 74 of Bushnell, Illinois, took off his earth suit and stepped into the arms of his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 29th at 5:10 pm-Home at last! He was born on February 16, 1951 in Macomb, IL, the son of James and Beverly (Stehl) Maloney. He married his soul mate and the love of his life, LaRita Heaton on December 23, 1971. She survives.
He was blessed with three children; Jason Maloney of Augusta, IL and Deanna Fliege and Nikki Maloney, both of Havana, IL. Then God blessed him again with grandsons Mike Maloney of Macomb, IL, Brandon Maloney of Astoria, IL and Brian Maloney of Augusta, IL.
Butch was an Army veteran, serving from 1969 to 1971 with a rank of SP4.
He was an honorable and faithful protector, provider, friend and mentor to all those whom he loved and cared for. He will be missed by many, including his brothers, Dave Maloney of Prairie City, IL and Jim Maloney of Bushnell, IL, sister-inlaw Pat Yost of Havana, IL, brothers-in-law Eldon Heaton of Canton, IL, Ron Heaton of Havana, IL and Lloyd Robinson of Monmouth, IL and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
