Charles Robert "Bob" Dunham Obituary (1931

Charles Robert “Bob” Dunham, 94, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab Center. Bob was born on July 13, 1931, in Lincoln, the son of Charles and Wilma (Ridgeway) Dunham. He married Alma Irene Ely on August 14, 1949, in Broadwell, IL. She preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty Johnson, and one great-grandson. Bob is survived by his sons, Steve (Rhonda), David (Vicki), Tim (Lori), and Larry (Debbie) Dunham; daughter, Christy (Troy Doty) Sheley; sister Linda Green; nineteen grandchildren; fifty-five great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great grandchildren; and numerous angel babies. Funeral services for Bob will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Fricke- Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will take place one hour prior, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles’ name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.