Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Carolyn Sue Wooten
Sep 12, 2025
Carolyn Sue Wooten, 83, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. She was born on January 20, 1942, in Flint, MI, and grew up in Decker, IN, where she was her daddy’s shadow. She spent countless hours at his sawmill, learning not just how to work but how to work hard. Those...
Jack E. Wilson
Sep 11, 2025
Jack E. Wilson, 84, of Heathsville, IL, passed away on September 11, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Jack was born on July 18, 1941, in Robinson, IL, the son of Clarence Phillip & Wilma Faye (Ingram) Wilson. He grew up in the Morea area, where life was simple but demanding, and work was never optional. By the time...
Joyce Miller
Sep 11, 2025
Joyce L. Miller, 90, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Robinson Rehab and Nursing. She was born on March 19, 1935, in Robinson, the daughter of Charles and Eula Frye. On June 11, 1955, Joyce married the love of her life, Orlin “Orlie” H. Miller, and together they built a home where love, laughter,...
William "CJ" Weaver
Sep 10, 2025
There are ordinary people, and then there was William “CJ” Weaver (or “Chop,” as most friends knew him).
CJ left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, but he also left behind a trail of stories, laughter, and a whole lot of “Did he really just do that?” moments that will be told for years to come.
After all, CJ didn’t just...
Roger Hamilton
Sep 10, 2025
Roger Hamilton, 65, of Linton, IN, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at IU Bloomington Hospital. His story began on March 31, 1960, in Oblong, IL. He grew up in Robinson, IL, and played football through his high school years. For a (very) short time, he ran track, that is, until he realized his coach expected him to run all...
Chuck Reinoehl
Sep 9, 2025
Charles Gale “Chuck” Reinoehl, 80, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1945, in New Hebron, IL, and it was there that his story began. From the start, he was known for a streak of orneriness that never really left him. He made lifelong friends in New Hebron,...
Donnie Simons
Sep 5, 2025
Donald “Donnie” Simons, Jr., 74, of rural Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1951, in Robinson, and Robinson is where he stayed. He grew up here, graduated from Robinson High School in 1969, and made his life here among the people he loved. In those younger days, nobody had more fun...
Beverly "Bev" Lowe
Sep 4, 2025
Beverly “Bev” Lowe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on November 4, 1940, in Old York, to Donald & Ellen (Burnam) Drake. Growing up on a dairy farm meant early mornings and long days, and it was there that she became the...
Carolene Jo Chapman
Sep 3, 2025
Carolene Jo Chapman, 88, of Robinson, IL, passed away on September 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in the sunroom where she and her husband, John, spent countless hours. She was born on May 31, 1937, in Rhinelander, WI, to Russell & Marie (Meyers) Leonard. Her childhood was spent in many places before her family eventually settled...
Chad Benton
Sep 2, 2025
Chad Benton, 53, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born in Robinson on December 8, 1971, and grew up in Flat Rock, with a few years spent in Missouri before the family found their way back home. From an early age, Chad was drawn to work that mattered. He played football and basketball,...
Tina York
Sep 2, 2025
Tina York, 69, of Oblong, IL, passed away on September 2, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 11, 1956, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Floyd Stout and Betty Lou (Davis) Stout. She grew up in Crawford County, though she spent a few childhood years in Mississippi while her dad worked on a farm....
Ron Corry
Aug 30, 2025
Ron Corry, 84, of Robinson, IL, died on August 30, 2025, at his home. He was the son of William and Maxine (Bosley) Corry, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Terrill; infant brother, Jimmy; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Corry.
He was a hard worker and retired from Pipefitters Local 553. Ron enjoyed...
Evelyn "Joyce" Parrish
Aug 29, 2025
Evelyn “Joyce” Parrish, 87, of Mt. Erie, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Premier Assisted Living in Carterville, IL.
Born on January 15, 1938, in Mt. Erie, she was the daughter of Samuel Allison and Addiebelle (McKay) Allison, both of whom preceded her in death. On June 26, 1959, she married Ellis Parrish, and together...
Lonnie Ray Kesler
Aug 27, 2025
Lonnie Ray Kesler, age 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2025, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL. Born on May 4, 1940, in Jasper County.
He graduated from Oblong High School in 1959 and spent nearly 30 years working in many different roles at the Marathon Oil Refinery in Robinson. He was also a...
Charles Richard Kinney, II
Aug 25, 2025
Charles Richard “Rich” Kinney, II, 59, of West Union, IL, passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1966, in Robinson, IL, where he grew up and attended high school. In 1984, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. Following his service, he worked in many different roles over the...
Chris Parish
Aug 23, 2025
Chris Parish, 68, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on August 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 18, 1957, in Vincennes, IN, the youngest of eight sons born to Noble R. & Lela (Southers) Parish. Growing up in a bustling household of brothers, Chris quickly learned the value of both...
James "Jimmy-B" Boyd
Aug 21, 2025
James “Jimmy-B” Boyd, 61, of Palestine, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2025, at his home. Though he was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 24, 1964, Jimmy grew up under the wide skies of Harlingen, TX, and he was proud of it. His childhood was as full of motion as it was memories. His sister remembers summer nights of...
Donald E. Warren, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Donald E. Warren Jr., lover of God, family, Country, and the Rocky Mountains, passed away surrounded by his family on August 20, 2025, at Ridgeview Nursing Home in Oblong, IL, at the age of 72. Born on September 4, 1952, in Palestine, IL, he grew up in Robinson before moving to Colorado in 1969. Just a few years later, from...
Gary K. Lamb
Aug 19, 2025
Gary K. Lamb, 72, of Robinson, IL, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. He was born on August 25, 1952, in Palestine and grew up just south of Robinson. From an early age, he was drawn to engines and open roads. After graduating from Robinson High School and attending trade school for auto mechanics, he...
Jolena K. Patterson
Aug 6, 2025
Jolena K. Patterson, 75, of Oblong, IL, formerly of Shawneetown, IL, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1949, in Rock Creek, IL, to Floyd “Dickie” Lane and Nadine (Dillon) Lane. Prior to graduating from Cave-In-Rock High School in 1967, she was active in cheerleading and was voted Homecoming Queen her senior...
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