Obituaries

Mary McIntosh

May 20, 2025

Mary McIntosh, 75, of Robinson, IL, passed away on May 20, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. And while her passing leaves an ache no words can touch, her life leaves a legacy that speaks volumes.

Born June 21, 1949, in Robinson, she grew up all over—wherever her dad’s work led, the family followed. But it was back in...

Curtis Thom

May 18, 2025

There are people who can walk into a room and light it up without even trying. Curtis Martin Thom was one of those people. He was sharp and successful—yes—but more than anything, he was fun. The kind of fun that pulls people in. The kind that’s infectious, uncontainable, unforgettable. His one-of-a-kind life ended unexpectedly on May 18, 2025, when he...

Cleo Mullins Lawson

May 16, 2025

Cleo Mullins Lawson, 95, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. She was born on April 10, 1930, in Grandville Township, Jasper County, IL, and grew up in Flat Rock. She graduated from Flat Rock High School and later built a life in nearby Stoy with her husband, John Mullins, raising...

Mark Graham

May 9, 2025

Mark Graham, 55, of Willow Hill, IL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his parents’ home on May 9, 2025. Born on Halloween—October 31, 1969—Mark was his momma’s little “goblin,” a title he wore with mischievous pride. His childhood was full of laughter, bike crashes (thanks to one persistent sidewalk hole), and stories that still echo in the hearts...

Jerry Tye

May 6, 2025

Jerry Tye, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on May 6, 2025, in the comfort of his home—just ten days shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 16, 1939, in Galesburg, Jerry grew up on the family farm in Oneida, where long days and hard work laid the foundation for a work ethic that never left him. Though he...

Donald "Donnie" Ray Meeks

May 5, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Ray Meeks, 74, of Grand Junction, CO, and formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Born March 1, 1951, in Robinson, Donnie was one of the many children of Oscar & Joan (Piercefield) Meeks. Life on the Gramby Place out in the country shaped him early-barefoot summers at the Embarras River, long days...

Ken Watts

Apr 30, 2025

There are people whose lives quietly shape the world around them—not through fame or headlines, but through steady presence, selfless service, and deep devotion to those they love. Ken Watts, who passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, was one of those people. He was born on August 31, 1940, in Robinson, IL, and was shaped by the small-town values...

Janett Elliott

Apr 29, 2025

Janett M. Elliott, 92, of Robinson, IL, passed away on April 29, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Born on December 14, 1932, in Robinson, she was one of fourteen children born to John Meek and Rachel (Lowrance) Meek. A lifelong resident of Robinson, Janett was no stranger to hard work. Over the years, she held positions at the local...

Caroline Stork

Apr 22, 2025

Caroline “Carol” Stork, 80, of Palestine, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Carol was born on April 18, 1945, in Grape Creek, IL. The earliest chapters of her story were not easy—she and her siblings were adopted into different homes—but even from that fractured beginning, Carol became a woman marked by peace, not...

Deanna Marie Guffey

Apr 21, 2025

Deanna Marie Guffey, 74, of Casey, IL, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025. She left this earth peacefully with her children by her side at SBL Hospice House. Born on June 5, 1950, she grew up north of Casey in Oilfield, IL. A 1968 graduate of Charleston High School, Deanna went...

Dakoda Schexnayder

Apr 20, 2025

Dakoda Ray Schexnayder, 29, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2025—just one week shy of his 30th birthday.

Born on April 27, 1995, in Robinson, IL, Dakoda grew up in the kind of town where everyone knows your name, and he carried that same small-town sincerity with him wherever he went. He attended Robinson High School before...

Ila "Rozan" McCormick

Apr 20, 2025

Ila “Rozan” McCormick, 73, of Robinson, IL, entered into the arms of Jesus on April 20, 2025, when she passed from this life at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Born April 28, 1951, in O’Neill, NE, she grew up in Carter Lake, IA, where her heart for people and faith in Christ began to take root. She graduated from...

Lenora "Becky" Baum

Apr 20, 2025

Lenora "Becky" Baum, 48, of Palestine, IL, passed away on April 20, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL.

Born on July 2, 1976, in Charleston, IL, Becky was the daughter of William "Bill" Andrews and Donna (Owen) Andrews.

On April 7, 1996, she married the love of her life, Roy Baum, and together they built a life full of laughter,...

Linda Elder

Apr 17, 2025

Linda Elder, 75, of Palestine, IL, passed away on April 17, 2025, but not before living one heck of a life.

Born on August 14, 1949, Linda grew up north of Oblong near White Oak, where bare feet in creeks and tree-climbing adventures shaped her early years. From the start, she was a force—tiny in stature, but full of fire and...

Mamie M. Courtney Arnold

Apr 16, 2025

Mamie M. Courtney Arnold went to be with her heavenly father on April 16, 2025.

Born on April 8, 1932, she was the ninth child of Homer and Mary M. Allen Courtney. She was the last survivor of her generation. All of her siblings and their spouses, as well as one grandson, have passed on.

She married Norvil D. Arnold on July...

Elizabeth Lowe

Apr 16, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Lowe, 68, of Palestine, IL, passed away on April 16, 2025, at her home.

Born on November 23, 1956, she was the daughter of Ausby Lowe III and Elizabeth (Willis) Lowe, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her brother, Larry Lowe.

Beth was a strong-willed woman who valued her independence and never hesitated to...

Michael Ealy

Apr 13, 2025

Michael Ealy, 83, of Casey, IL, passed away on April 13, 2025.

He was laid to rest at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson was in charge of these arrangements.

Gina York

Apr 11, 2025

Gina Lynn York, 55, of Centralia, IL, passed away on April 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Though she will be deeply missed, it brings comfort to know that she is no longer sick and has been reunited with her loving mother.

Born on January 23, 1970, in Clinton, IN, Gina was the daughter of David York & Jo...

Jim Mckinney

Apr 10, 2025

Jim McKinney, 69, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at home on April 10, 2025—still doing what he loved, still serving the community he called home. To understand Jim’s life is to understand a man deeply rooted in one place and completely invested in its people.

Born on October 31, 1955, Jim grew up here, graduated from Robinson High School in 1973,...

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Keen

Apr 5, 2025

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Keen, 72, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Leonard and Jean Raczkowski. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston in 1975. Over the years, she worked for four Chicago mayors in roles focused on budgeting, economic development, resource management, and the...