Robert "Rob" Deahl Kalabus

2021, in Springfield.

Rob was born on December 28, 1979, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Andrew and Susan Deahl

Kalabus. He married Stephanie Thompson on June 23, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in

Springfield.

Rob attended Musson Elementary in Rochester Hills, MI. He moved to Springfield in 1993 and

graduated from Rochester High School, class of 1998. He earned his bachelor’s degree in

Marketing and Business Administration from SIU-Edwardsville in 2003. Rob utilized his degree

and successfully founded, owned, and operated Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment. He

was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he participated as a group leader in

confirmation classes from 2015 - 2017.

When Rob wasn’t running his business, he thoroughly enjoyed gardening and making his yard

look pristine. He also was an avid traveler and always enjoyed taking trips spontaneously.

Anyone who knew Rob, knew that he always did things to the “nines” and would always go out

of his way to help a complete stranger. Rob’s friends and family were recipients of his huge

heart and were lucky enough to experience his loyalty and outgoing, fun-loving personality.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rob is survived by his wife, Stephanie Kalabus of Springfield; his children, Kaylee and Livia

Kalabus, both of Springfield; stepson, Landon O’Connell of Springfield; sister, Kiersten Lynch

of Springfield; aunt, Becky Bertram of Wausau, WI; and nieces and nephews, Colten Lynch,

Isabella “Izzy” Lynch, Griffen Lynch, and Savannah “Savvy” Lynch.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington, Springfield, IL. Illinois COVID-19 guidance

will be followed, requiring face coverings. An additional visitation will be held from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran.

Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran with

Pastor Greg Busboom officiating. Illinois COVID-19 guidance will be followed, requiring face

coverings.

For those who wish to stream the ceremony, you may do so by visiting here.

Private family burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert “Rob” Deahl Kalabus Children’s Memorial

Fund, c/o any location of West Central Bank.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.