Robert "Bob" H. Donovan, age 96 of Lena, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Bob was born on May 8, 1921 in Chicago, IL, the son of Bernice Sabourin, and was raised in Lena by his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Harry Knight. He married Dorothy Barker on November 14, 1942 at the Methodist Church in Kahoka, MO. Bob served his country during World War II as a member of the Army 10 ^th Mountain Division. He worked as a machinist in Rockford, IL before moving to Lena. Bob and his wife owned and managed the Lena Sports Bowling Alley for over 25 years.

He is survived by his daughter Tana (Gary) Gast of Warren, IL; 2 sons- James Donovan of Freeport and Tim Donovan of Lena; 3 grandchildren – Marlea (Bill) Panagiotaros of Chicago, Jennifer (Scott) Brenner of Freeport, and Kayla Donovan of Freeport; 10 great-grandchildren- Krystal, Colin, Trevor, Cade, Cali, Camberly, Brian, Maddy, Mari, and Mason.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2006, parents, brother Emerson, and sister Betty.

Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Interment will take place at a later date.