Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Ronald W. Adams
Oct 21, 2025
Ronald W. Adams, 85, of Oblong, IL, passed away on October 21st, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Amanda Adams and his daughters Allyssa Adams and Heather (Nathan) Rogers; sons Ron (Laurel) Adams Jr. and Daniel O’Dell (Tonia Michl); along with beloved grandchildren Karina Adams, Oskar Adams, Brayten Rogers, Krystnee Rogers, Krystlynn...
Shirley Louise Watts
Oct 21, 2025
Shirley Louise Watts, 76, of Robinson, IL, passed away with her family by her side on October 21, 2025, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on April 26, 1949, in Robinson, and from the start, she learned what it meant to work hard and love fiercely. As one of the older siblings, she helped raise the...
Mitchell "Mitch" Lee Carter
Oct 20, 2025
Mitchell “Mitch” Lee Carter, 66, of Palestine, IL (formerly of Mattoon), passed away on October 20, 2025, at home, surrounded by the comfort of his own four walls — and probably a few of his favorite stories still hanging in the air.
Mitch grew up in Mattoon, where he graduated with the Class of ’77 and learned early that a good...
Gladys Brannon
Oct 19, 2025
Gladys Brannon, 98, of Palestine, IL, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Robinson Rehab. She was born on March 5, 1927, in York, IL, and grew up during the Great Depression, watching her mother raise four children on her own. Those early years were hard, but they taught her lessons she carried all her life: to work hard, to...
Ronald "Ronnie" Sanders
Oct 19, 2025
Ronald “Ronnie” Sanders, 74, of Oblong, IL, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Gibson Hospice Center in Terre Haute, IN.
Born on April 19, 1951, in Palestine, IL, Ronnie was the son of Elmer and Bernice (Jones) Sanders, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Vickie Sanders; an infant sibling; and...
Chris Hotsenpiller
Oct 16, 2025
Chris Hotsenpiller, 67, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 16, 2025.
He was born February 7, 1958, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Lee & Patricia (Miller) Hotsenpiller, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa (Meek) Hotsenpiller; his daughter, Lacee Hightshoe; and his brothers, Patrick Matthews and Kevin Matthews.
Chris grew...
Shirley McCammon
Oct 16, 2025
Shirley McCammon, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 16, 2025, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, IL.
Born on May 11, 1940, in Palestine, IL, she was the daughter of Jesse McCammon and Janie (Kimberlin) McCammon, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters.
Shirley grew up in Palestine,...
Tina Marie Bright
Oct 13, 2025
Tina Marie Bright, 61, of Lawrenceville, IL, formerly of Mount Carmel, passed away on October 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home. From the very beginning, Tina had a spark that couldn’t be contained. She was funny and ornery in the best possible way; the kind of person who could turn a hard moment into laughter with one perfectly...
Mary Dick
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Dick, 53, of Robinson, IL, passed away at her home on October 12, 2025. Her story began on July 15, 1972, in Hammond, IN, where she was born to Norman & Linda (Harris) McMunn. Her early years moved between the quiet rhythms of farm life in Flat Rock and the city pace of northern Indiana. She went to school...
Donald Fredrick Catt
Oct 10, 2025
After living a life of kindness and faith, Donald Fredrick Catt went to his heavenly home on October 10, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Born December 17, 1923, west of Robinson, he was the 11th child of Lester and Emma (Fear) Catt. The family moved to the Port Jackson area, west of Oak Ridge Church, when Don...
Noel Tanneur
Oct 7, 2025
Noel Tanneur, 90, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. His remarkable story began on September 10, 1935, in Lépanges-sur-Vologne, France, a small village tucked among green hills and winding roads. As a boy, he learned the art of fencing—its balance, timing, and precision—and in many ways, that discipline mirrored how he...
Carla R. Scott
Oct 6, 2025
Carla R. Scott, 51, of Lowell, IN, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. For twenty years, she worked as a secretary with DNL Wood Products in Crown Point, IN. Carla was a devoted Christian whose deep love for Jesus and her family shaped every part of her life.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Craig; her parents,...
Judy Schiller
Oct 6, 2025
For Judy Schiller, life was a journey — not just of miles and destinations, but of people, memories, and love shared along the way. After a long and graceful battle with kidney cancer, her earthly journey came to an end on October 6, 2025, at BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes, IN. But her family finds comfort in imagining the scene...
Linda Shanes
Sep 29, 2025
Linda Shanes was a woman who worked hard, loved fiercely, and lived every bit of her 67 years on her own terms. Her story came to its final chapter on September 29, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, but it began long before, on April 15, 1958, in St. Charles, MO. Born to Leo E. “Jack” &...
Kent Simms
Sep 28, 2025
Kent Simms, 70, of rural Palestine, IL, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on September 28, 2025, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born on January 25, 1955, in Lawrenceville, alongside his twin sister Laura, and grew up in Palestine. As a kid, he and his friends tinkered with engines of all kinds, and...
JL Martin
Sep 27, 2025
JL Martin, 66, of Palestine, IL, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2025, in the comfort of his home. His story began on January 2, 1959, in Sullivan, IN, but nearly every chapter unfolded in Palestine, where he grew up, graduated from Palestine High School in 1977, and never left. His life was steady and rooted, and while he didn’t...
Michael "Mike" Palaggi
Sep 24, 2025
Michael "Mike" Palaggi, 70, of Robinson, IL, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Mike's story began in Chicago on January 16, 1955. He grew up in the bustle of the Chicagoland area, one of many in a big family where loyalty and love were simply part of life. From the very beginning,...
Christopher Neil Divine
Sep 22, 2025
Christopher Neil Divine, 54, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was a son, brother, uncle, and friend whose quick wit, sharp mind, and infectious laughter left their mark on everyone who knew him. He was born on March 4, 1971, in Vincennes, IN, and grew up in Palestine. From the start, Chris had a spark...
Shawn W. Peterson
Sep 21, 2025
Shawn W. Peterson, 47, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on August 2, 1978, in Vincennes, IN, and grew up in Robinson, where his lifelong love for music began. As a boy, Shawn was rarely without a guitar in his hands (even if it was just...
Linda Kay Treadway
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Kay Treadway, 74, of Marshall, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Signature Rehab in Terre Haute, IN. From the very beginning, Linda’s life was marked by both hardship and resilience. Born on November 20, 1950, in West Union, IL, she lost her younger brother to illness, and her upbringing carried hardships that taught her how to...
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