Robert Penley

April 11, 1967 - December 11, 2021

Robert Penley, 54, of Bradley, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Amita St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on April 11, 1967, in Kankakee, the son of Harvey and Sharon (Lade) Penley. On May 16, 1987, he married Tari Henerberg at First Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee. Robert was a youth pastor for River Valley Christian Followship in Bourbonnais. He led several youth missions over the years. Robert’s most inspiring mission trips were to Mexico and New Mexico. Robert worked for Taylor Chrysler Dodge of Bourbonnais. He is survived by his wife, Tari; five children, Joshua (Dana) Penley of Beijing, China, Victoria (Jacob) Morgan of Bourbonnais, Caleb Penley, Luke Penley, and Ethan Penley of Bradley; brother, Harvey (Marla) Penley, Jr. of Indiana; two grandchildren, Evelyn and Ty Morgan. Robert is preceded in death by his daughter, Mallory Penley. Visitation will be Friday, December 17, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am with a service at 11:00 am officiated by Pastor Derick Miller and Pastor Andy Hamilton. Visitations and service will be held at River Valley Christian Fellowship, 800 Cardinal Drive, Bourbonnais. Memorials can be made to the family wishes and continued prayers are appreciated. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.