Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Mike Henderson
Jul 28, 2025
Mike Henderson, 68, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2025.
Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on April 8, 1957, Mike faced challenges early on. At 14, he suffered a traumatic brain injury, but it never kept him from embracing life fully. He carved out an identity rooted in independence, storytelling, and deep curiosity. He wasn’t a...
Sharon Wells
Jul 28, 2025
Sharon Kay Wells, 77, of West York, IL, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Robinson Rehab in Robinson, IL. Known to some of her closest friends as “Greenie,” Sharon was someone who appreciated the simple joys of life: a freshly mowed yard, a full tank of gas, flowers in bloom, and food made from scratch. She was practical and...
Larry R. Waggoner
Jul 26, 2025
Larry R. Waggoner, 90, of Robinson, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born on February 23, 1935, in Lawrenceville, IL, Larry grew up in the bottoms at Pinkstaff, where hunting and fishing weren’t just pastimes. They were how the family put food on the table. Life was...
Mary Ann Douglas
Jul 25, 2025
Mary Ann Douglas, 94, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on November 12, 1930, in Eldorado, IL, she was the daughter of Ruby and Maude (Mullennix) Sisk. She grew up in Princeton, IN, where she graduated from Princeton High School before eventually planting roots in Robinson in 1956—a community she...
Lyman Melton, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Lyman Melton, Jr., 52, of West Union, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Born on December 21, 1972, in Robinson, IL, he spent most of his life crisscrossing Crawford County, stirring up a little mischief, making a lot of friends, and always keeping people on their toes.
If you knew Lyman, you knew he was a...
Rainey "Ray" Dotson, Jr.
Jul 18, 2025
Rainey “Ray” Dotson, Jr., 78, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. Born in Huzzah, MO on August 13, 1946, he grew up in the Steelville area before graduating from Steelville High School in 1964. Soon after, he answered his country’s call, joining the U.S. Army to...
Charles "Charlie" Taylor
Jul 18, 2025
Charles A. “Charlie” Taylor, 61, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 18, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Born on December 17, 1963, in Robinson, Charlie grew up here and graduated from Robinson High School in 1981. Over the years, he worked a little bit of everywhere—starting in the Pottery, then DJ’s Party Supply, moving on to the...
Gary J. Miller
Jul 13, 2025
Gary J. Miller, 60, of Oblong, IL, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Robinson Rehab, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 26, 1965, in Robinson, IL, to John and Betty Miller, Gary was raised in the area north of Oblong, known to his family and friends as "McMillerville." He was a graduate of Oblong High School, where he...
Laura Nadine "Dee" Chapman
Jul 12, 2025
Laura Nadine "Dee" Chapman, 87, of West Union, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ under Transitions hospice care at Marshall Rehabilitation & Nursing in Marshall, IL, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
She operated her beauty shop and then went to work at her mother's grocery store. She also worked for Coil Sales in Marshall, IL,...
Blake Moore
Jun 29, 2025
Blake A. Moore, 28, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Palestine, passed away on June 29, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1996, in Taylorville, IL, and raised in Palestine, where sports quickly became his outlet. Whether it was football, basketball, or baseball, he had a natural intensity that matched his competitive spirit. He played hard, talked a little smack,...
Rex Mitchell
Jun 29, 2025
Rex Mitchell, 81, of Palestine, IL, passed away in the comfort of his home on June 29, 2025. Born on March 12, 1944, in Robinson, IL, Rex grew up locally, attending school in Porterville before graduating from Robinson High School. Not long after, he headed north in search of work, eventually finding his footing as a machine operator. But it...
Bradley Lowe
Jun 27, 2025
Bradley J. Lowe, 64, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on June 27, 2025.
He was born on July 30, 1960, in Sullivan, IN, to Charles and Betty (Heleine) Lowe.
Brad is survived by his siblings: Cindy & Andy Rachoy, Kathy & Tom Tingley, Charlie Lowe, Deanne Leckey, Lisa & Jim Hyde, Delores Lowe, Mary Lowe, Richard & Jamie Lowe, Becky...
James "Jim" Hightshoe
Jun 26, 2025
James H. “Jim” Hightshoe, 87, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2025. Born on November 21, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN, Jim wore glasses from the age of six—an early start to a life spent seeing the world a little more clearly than most. He grew up in the kind of world where a cheeseburger from...
Rosemary Badgley
Jun 19, 2025
Rosemary Badgley, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 19, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on April 6, 1940, in Robinson, the daughter of Francis Lee and Bethel (Crossfield) Moore. She grew up here, graduated from Robinson High School in 1959, and never really left the place she...
Eric Neil Pierson
Jun 17, 2025
Eric Neil Pierson, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend to many, left us too soon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, aged 55 years old. He was born August 30, 1969, to Larry and Diana Pierson in Palestine, Illinois, where he had a traditional small-town upbringing, playing in the streets with friends, being active in Boy Scouts, earning his Eagle...
Danny Stifle
Jun 16, 2025
Danny R. Stifle, 72, of Robinson, IL, died on June 16, 2025, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Danny was the kind of man you didn't forget—part grit, part heart, and all in when it came to the people and things he loved. Born on July 7, 1952, in Hammond, IN, to Orville E. "Bones" and Helen May (McCormick) Stifle,...
Mary Mae Carey
Jun 15, 2025
Mary Mae Carey lived her 92 years like a well-loved hymn—soft and steady in some verses, bright and joyful in others, but always anchored in faith. She passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving away. She was born on April 13, 1933, in Decatur, IN, to Mearle and Gladys Chrisman. Her...
Robert "Bob" Bowen
Jun 13, 2025
Robert “Bob” Bowen, a lifelong educator whose quiet strength and unwavering devotion shaped countless lives, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, Illinois. He was 89 years old. Born on January 21, 1936, in Edwards County, Bob was raised in Palestine, where he learned the value of hard work and developed a heart...
Dorothea "Dorothy" Wernz
Jun 1, 2025
Dorothea “Dorothy” Wernz, 94, of West Union, IL, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing in Robinson, IL. Born on November 26, 1930, near Humboldt, IL, Dorothy grew up in the midst of the Great Depression—a time that shaped her with a deep sense of resilience, a quiet strength, and a work ethic that simply never...
Loretta Mouser
May 30, 2025
Loretta Mouser, 76, of Bridgeport, IL, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Born on August 17, 1948, in Robinson, IL, Loretta grew up with a sense of purpose and a steady stride. After graduating from Robinson High School with the Class of 1966, she went on to Lockyear Business College, where she honed...
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