Robin Ann Cook, age 57, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Robin was born October 6, 1962, the daughter of Max and Jeanette (Holmbo) Herrell in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Mt. St. Claire College, earning her associate degree in 1983. On September 1, 1984, Robin married Mark Cook at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Together they raised two daughters, celebrated 35 years of marriage, and own and operate Marx Electric, Inc., which they started 16 years ago.
Robin enjoyed watching movies, cooking, baking, decorating, dancing, birdwatching, camping, and spending time at CMS. She was a dog-lover, and enjoyed relaxing on her porch and watching Svengoolie. She loved good conversation over coffee, and spending time with her family and friends.
Robin will be dearly missed by her husband, Mark; two daughters, Brianna (Austin) Duerksen of Des Moines, Iowa, and Katy Cook of Beloit, Wisconsin; one brother, Howard (Karin) Herrell of Mt. Carroll; three sisters, Tonda (Steven) Floming of St. Louis, Missouri, Renee Plante of Newbury, Vermont, and Daphne (Rick) Douvikas of Hanover, Illinois.
Robin is preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Rodrick Herrell.