John E. Cricket Roberts

John "Cricket" E. Roberts, 46, of Bloomington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 1:40 p.m. at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac.

Friends may call on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

John was born on February 12, 1967 in Streator, IL, son of Louie P. Schall and Elaine (Derosset) and Keith Kelly of Bloomington, IL. His mother survives in Bloomington.

He is survived by his 6 children, John Roberts II of Pontiac, IL; Brian Roberts of Pontiac, IL; Brenden Roberts of Dixon, KY; Cristal Roberts of Pontiac, IL; Bridget Roberts of Pontiac, IL and Christian Trujillo of Pontiac, IL; 5 sisters, Lacinda Albrecht of Lexington, NE; Tracy (Glen) Nauman of Bloomington, IL; Bernice Casey of Pontiac, IL; Geri Swanberg of Carmi, IL and Gina Lamble of Springfield, IL; 1 grandchild, Ashlen Price; 10 Nephews and 7 Nieces and his ex-wife, Betty Jo Roberts, of Pontiac, the mother of his children and his lifelong love.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be made to the family.