Robert John Mahoney, 93, of Rockford, IL, passed away on February 4, 2014, in Racine, WI, after a short battle with cancer. Bob, aka- “RJ,” was born in Kenosha, WI, to George Felix and Hattie Mae (Sampon) Mahoney on November 23, 1920. He received his engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked as a textile engineer for Barber Colman Company and later was one of the principal founders of Applied Motors, Inc. in Rockford, IL. Bob was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy as a corpsman. He was very involved in his church and many local civic organizations. Bob received several patents during his professional career and received the “Senior of the Year Award” in 1999 presented by Charles E. Box then mayor of the city of Rockford. Bob was a caring and giving father, faithful church worker, devoted family member, wood worker, friend and colleague. He will be dearly missed and remembered by all that had the opportunity to know him. Bob is survived by son, Robert G. of Racine, WI, his wife Denice, three grandchildren, Rebecca (along with her husband Troy Abuya), three great-grandchildren and David, James, and son, John H. of Stillwater, MN, his wife Susan and grandchild, Mary Elizabeth. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite “Marge” (Hill) Mahoney, and a brother, Merton. Memorials may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church. The family of Bob wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Wheaton Franciscan Home Health and Hospice along with St. Anthony Medical Center and OSF Home Care Services. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7th, at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at the chapel with the Reverend William Ward of Westminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of a visitation, a memorial service will be held at a future date in Rockford, IL, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Robert’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com