Robert "Bob" Bane

September 2, 1959 - December 8, 2019

Robert “Bob” Bane, 60, of Paxton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Gibson Community Hospital in Gibson City. He was born on September 2, 1959 in Wenona, the son of Robert Frank and Lois Henrietta (Eilts) Bane. Bob married June Dippel on May 15, 1998 in Tennessee. Bob graduated from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute in 1981. During his schooling, Bob worked as a Correctional Officer for Sheridan Correctional Center. From 1981-1987, he was Chief of Police for Tonica Police Department, Lostant Police Department and Wenona Police Department. Bob became a patrolman for Paxton Police Department in 1987, until he became Captain in 2005. Bob served as Chief of Police for Paxton Police Department from 2006 until his retirement in 2017. He was a member of Crimestoppers. Bob enjoyed collecting guns and helping June with the animals. His granddaughters were the light of his life. He is survived by his wife June Bane of Paxton; step-daughter Ashley (Corey) Mathews of Rantoul; step-granddaughters Rylan and Gemma Mathews; sister Barb (Gary) Barke of Metamora; two nephews Lance (Grace) Barke of Dunlap and Travis (Ginnell) Barke of Normal; one niece Jennifer (Brad) Dietrich of Washington; five great nieces; and step-father, Bryon Moody of Nekoosa, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Cindy Weeden. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 11am at Glen Cemetery in Paxton. The Rev. Terry Cooper will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association or Ford County Homeless Pets. Please sign his guestbook at www.coxknapp.com