Robert J. Sullivan

Robert J. Sullivan 83, of Cortland, IL died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at home.  He was born December 24, 1937 in New Hampton, IA and was the son of Gerald and Margaret (Tabbert) Sullivan.

He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Charles City, IA in the class of 1956.  He married Elizabeth Drayton on September 7, 1963 in Toledo, OH.  He worked for Eastern Airlines for 31 years and AEI Freight Forward for 9 years retiring in 2000.

Robert served in the United States Army from September 7, 1960 until August 16, 1962.  Robert was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Maple Park, IL, Knights of Columbus 3 ^rd Degree, and loved bowling.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of Cortland, two sons; David (Susy) Sullivan of Front Royal, VA and Daniel Sullivan of DeKalb; one daughter; Carol (Jack) Urbanek of Pittsburgh, PA; son-in-law: James Bergthold, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Jeanne Bergthold, brother; Kenneth and sister; Mary Malick.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 10:30am at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church 123 South County Line Road Maple Park, IL with Father Ariel Valencia officiating. Following the Funeral Mass military honors will be provided by the DeKalb American Legion. Burial will take place on Monday January 4, 2021 at 11:00am at Abraham National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841