Robert "Bob" E. Kelliher, age 61, of Manhattan, formerly of Alsip, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at University of Chicago. He is survived by his father, Eugene Kelliher, his daughters, Michelle (Matthew Ferrin) Kelliher and Kristina Kelliher, his sisters; Linda Rhodes, Margaret Hobbs and Susan (Bob) Besenhofer, and his nieces and nephews; Megan Hobbs, Dean Hobbs, Elizabeth Besenhofer and James Besenhofer. Preceded in death by his mother, Dien (nee Glenn) Kelliher and his brother Timothy Kelliher. Robert attended Oak Lawn Community High School and UIC, majoring in Engineering. He worked as a machinist for many years in the railroad industry. Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and watching golf, boxing, the Bears, and especially Nascar. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation for Robert will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of his funeral service at 1:00 P.M at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St. (Rt. 52), Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com