Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Lamar Hetzler
Aug 6, 2025
Lamar Hetzler, 91, of Robinson, IL, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. He was born on October 3, 1933, in Stoy, IL, and though he and his family lived in Patoka for a time, much of his childhood was spent in the Stoy and Oblong areas. He graduated from Oblong High School in...
Parker Allan Maxwell
Aug 4, 2025
Parker Allan Maxwell, 73, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on August 4, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He lived wild and free, a man of lesser comforts but great capacity. Parker didn’t chase stuff. He didn’t care much for fancy things. What mattered to him was people. Moments. Music. Love. And a Harley on the open road.
Born...
Greg Kincaid
Aug 3, 2025
Greg Kincaid, 62, of Palestine, IL, passed away in the comfort of his home on August 3, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1963, in Terre Haute, IN, and grew up in rural Palestine, where farming wasn’t just a job...it was in his blood. By the age of five, his dad had already strapped him to the tractor with...
Sandra "Sandy" Keller
Jul 31, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Keller, 78, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on July 31, 2025. Though we mourn her passing, we take comfort in knowing that she did so peacefully and painlessly.
She was born on October 5, 1946, in Robinson, IL, and spent her earliest years on the family farm in Oblong. When she was ten, her...
Sharon Kay Cornwell
Jul 30, 2025
Sharon Kay Cornwell, 74, of Palestine, IL, passed away on July 30, 2025, at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, IL. And while the calendar may say she was 74, those who knew her best will tell you she packed at least a hundred years of living into that time.
Born on April 4, 1951, in Palestine, Sharon grew up just...
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...
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