Obituaries

Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Anna M. Shaner

Anna M. Shaner

Jan 28, 2008

Anna M. Shaner, 81, of Palestine, IL, died at 1:10 p.m. (E.S.T.) Monday, January 28, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was born October 1, 1926 in Jasper County, IL, the daughter of William Galloway and Oma Musgrove Galloway. She was co-owner and secretary of J D Mullen Co, Palestine, IL. She was a member of the...

Darlene Watson

Darlene Watson

Jan 22, 2008

Susan Darlene Watson, 67, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 2:35 a.m. (E.S.T.) Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was born March 7, 1940, the daughter of Ray Stoner and June Potter Stoner. She was a school bus driver for Palestine Community Unit 3 for 33 years. She attended the Oak Grove Church. She...

William H. Carrell

William H. Carrell

Jan 19, 2008

William H. Carrell, 76 of Robinson, IL, died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born January 12, 1932 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Oscar William Carrell and Eula Martin Carrell. He worked for Texaco for 32 years before retiring in 1985. He was a member of the U.S. Navy...

Bradley B. Caywood

Bradley B. Caywood

Jan 18, 2008

Bradley B. Caywood, 65 of Vienna, IL, formerly of Oblong, died at his home, Friday, January 18, 2008 at 8:15 p.m. He was born September 5, 1942, in Robinson, the son of James Caywood and Mary Ann Brown Caywood. Brad was a retired farmer in the Oblong area.He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jodi and Bill Holt,...

Mary V. Devin

Mary V. Devin

Jan 16, 2008

Mary V. Devin, 80 of Palestine, died early Wednesday morning, January 16, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was born March 20, 1927 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Charley Biggs and Jennie Huffman Biggs. She had been a waitress at Crutchfields and at the Sugar Bowl. She attended the Outer West Market Church of Christ, Palestine,...

Lowell T. Rice

Lowell T. Rice

Jan 12, 2008

Lowell T. Rice, 73 of Robinson, IL, died of an apparent heart attack at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008 in Weslaco, Texas. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Everett and Millie Sholders Rice. He retired from Marathon Oil Company on January 1, 1995 after 26 years of service in the Maintenance...

Clyde R. Preston,  Sr.

Clyde R. Preston, Sr.

Jan 12, 2008

Clyde R. Preston, Sr. 90 of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Center in Robinson. He was born November 9, 1917 in Flat Rock, the son of George Preston and Elsie Sheppard Preston. He was a retired road commissioner for Honey Creek Township and was a member of the...

Wanda Jean Rosenberg

Wanda Jean Rosenberg

Jan 11, 2008

Wanda Jean Rosenberg, 82, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2008 at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. She was born March 30, 1925 in Hutsonville, IL, the daughter of Raymond W. Swope and Helen L. Brittenham. She worked as a hospital aide in Dyer, IN. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Palestine,...

Mildred D. Culp

Mildred D. Culp

Jan 8, 2008

Mildred D. Culp, 85 of Palestine, died at 4:24 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Richland Care and Rehabilitation Center, Olney. She was born January 27, 1922 in Montgomery Township, the daughter of Harrison and Beula (Landrith) Espy. She worked at FairRite and was a member of the Olney Eagles Auxiliary, the Outer West Market Church of Christ,...

Robert Malcolm Ramsey

Robert Malcolm Ramsey

Jan 2, 2008

Robert Malcolm Ramsey, 79, of rural Robinson, IL, died at 9:27 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. He was born February 8, 1928 in Palestine, IL, the son of Earl Clinton Ramsey and Margaret Doris Alexander Ramsey. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1945. He served in the U. S. Army following WWII in...

Norman S. White

Norman S. White

Jan 1, 2008

Norman S. White, 85, Robinson, IL, died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care Unit. He was an instrument technician with Marathon Oil Company and retired in 1982 after 34 years of service. He was a member, Deacon, Elder and Chairman of the Board of the First Christian Church [Disciples of Christ]...

Loy  Jr. Rich

Loy Jr. Rich

Dec 24, 2007

Loy Rich Jr., 82 of Robinson, IL, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, December 24, 2007 at Long Term Care Unit of Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. He was born July 16, 1925 in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County, Illinois, the son of Loy Rich Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth Bradberry. He was retired from Marathon Oil Co. in 1985 after 37...

Sherri Lee Lewis

Sherri Lee Lewis

Dec 18, 2007

Sherri Lee Lewis, 52, of Robinson, IL, died at 12:12 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1955 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Elsie Turner. She worked as a medical technician in Dallas, TX. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Porterville, coached Special Olympics and worked with the mentally...

James Anthony Turner

James Anthony Turner

Dec 15, 2007

Tony Turner, 50 of Palestine, IL, died at rural Lawrenceville, IL, Saturday, December 15, 2007 following an extended illness. He was born October 26, 1957 in Los Angles, CA, the son of James M. Turner and Mary Lou Stifle Turner. Tony had been a truck driver.He is survived by his father, Jim Turner, Robinson, formerly of Palestine and his...

Shirley A. Utterback

Shirley A. Utterback

Dec 15, 2007

Shirley A. Utterback, 83 of rural Oblong, IL, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Center after an extended illness. She was born January 11, 1924 in Robinson, the daughter of Earl Henry and Ruby Hunt Henry. She was a mother and housewife and had worked at the Case Pottery for 3 years; L.S. Heath and Sons...

Irma Jane Clements

Irma Jane Clements

Dec 14, 2007

Irma Jane Clements, 96 of Palestine, IL, formerly of Annapolis, died at 2:38 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2007 at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Center in Robinson. She was born January 10, 1911 in Annapolis, the daughter of Otis S. Chapman and Allie Hill Chapman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Palestine Garden Club.She married Lorn C. ClementsMay...

W. Louise Hand

W. Louise Hand

Dec 10, 2007

W. Louise Hand, 77 of rural Palestine, IL, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2007 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. She was born August 28, 1930 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Robert Batman and Flossie Rich Batman.She drove a school bus for Robinson Unit 2 and was Transportation Director for 28 years, retiring in...

Helen Lucile Stanfield

Helen Lucile Stanfield

Dec 5, 2007

Helen Lucile Stanfield, 88, of Palestine, IL, died at 8:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was born February 12, 1919 in Turman Twp, Indiana, the daughter of Claud Campbell and Verna Anderson Campbell. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Palestine First Christian Church, Katherine Chapter Order of...

Thelma Lorene Murphy

Thelma Lorene Murphy

Dec 2, 2007

Thelma Lorene Murphy, 94, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:00 a.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Ridgeview Care Center, Oblong. She was born October 3, 1913 the daughter of Roscoe Fuson and Amanda Hall Fuson. She was a secretary and piano teacher. She and her husband, Luther operated the Parkway Market from 1947 to 1966. She was accomplished at...

Opal Alumbaugh Burkett

Opal Alumbaugh Burkett

Dec 1, 2007

Opal Burkett, 103 of Palestine, died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday, December 01, 2007 at her home. She was born September 1, 1904 in Carlyle, IN, the daughter of Al Mathias and Mary Schwint. She was a homemaker and had been a waitress in a local restaurant. She was a member of the Palestine First Christian Church.She married Maurice Alumbaugh...