Robert O'Meara

Robert (Bob) J. O’Meara of Bourbonnais passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital, on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. Bob was born on March 17th, 1971, in Dubuque, IA, the son of James and Carol O’Meara. Bob married Tara Picht on August, 16th 1997 in Loves Park. Bob graduated from Mount Mercy College in Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. Before everything else, Bob was a very loving and devoted father to his four children. Bob lived a very active lifestyle and always enjoyed running, in fact completing three full marathons and several half marathons. Bob loved fostering sports and an active lifestyle in his children. Bob enjoyed baking and cooking immensely. Those who were fortunate enough to have enjoyed his baked goods know they will be dearly missed. Throughout his life music has played a huge role and was one of his favorite hobbies. He always enjoyed singing around the house and at church. Bob is survived by his children: Emily O’Meara of Champaign, Sadie O’Meara, James O’Meara, and Michael O’Meara all of Bourbonnais, his brothers Patrick O’Meara of Minnesota, Michael O’Meara of Iowa, and his sister Jennifer Gudenkauf of Iowa, as well as many nieces and nephews. The family will receive guests at the Jensen’s Funeral Home in Kankakee on Friday, May 19, from 4-7 pm for visitation. The funeral service will be held 10 am at St. George’s Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Cremation rites will be accorded following the mass. Flowers and memorials may be made to the wishes of the family to further his children’s education. Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 E. State Rt 17, Kankakee is handling the arrangements.