Obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Richard Carlyle Hartbank, a man of loving spirit and unwavering passion, passed away on April 7, 2023, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN. Born on April 28, 1963, in Decatur, IL, Richard's life was an inspiring testament to the power of selflessness, hard work, and devotion to family. Growing up in Flat Rock...

Apr 7, 2023

Richard Allen "Rick" Hyre, 57, of Starke, FL, passed away tragically on April 7th, 2023 doing what he loved. He was born October 17th, 1965, in Valparaiso, IN. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles E Hyre, and nephews, Little Charles E Hyre and Bryce Batson.

He is survived by his mother, Mary...

Apr 3, 2023

Ernest "Dale" Martin, 82, of rural Robinson, IL, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on July 7, 1940, in Grandville Township, near Yale, IL, the son of Lloyd Ernest Martin & Neva Maude (Cullums) Martin. He grew up on the 147-acre family farm, where...

Apr 3, 2023

Laura June (Wilson) Ayres, 88, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on April 3, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Born on February 13, 1935, in Palestine, IL, Laura June devoted nearly nine decades to her home, her family, and her God. She began her educational journey at Frog Pond, a one-room schoolhouse, before attending Palestine Grade School...

Apr 3, 2023

Adrienne Allyn (Polgar) McDonald, 42, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away unexpectedly at her home in the early morning hours of April 3, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1980, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Daniel & Susan (Rodgers) Polgar, both of whom survive. She is also survived by her daughter and the apple of her eye,...

Apr 3, 2023

Marjorie Lee Pfeiffer, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, after an extended period of failing health. She was born on September 17, 1929 in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Homer Arthur and Daisy May Morville.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Louis Pfeiffer, her parents, Ralph's parents, Jesse and Clara...

Apr 1, 2023

Donovan Wayne Douglas, 40, of Robinson, IL, died on April 1, 2023, a casualty of the devastating tornado that swept through Robinson, IL. Donovan was born on December 7, 1982, in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Ronald "Kenny" Douglas & Diana Stone, both of whom survive. He is also survived by his son Dason Douglas; his brother, Lyle "Derrick"...

Apr 1, 2023

Byron George Gullett, 76, of Robinson, IL, died on April 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 7, 1946, in Robinson, the son of George & Goldie (Hanley) Gullett, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Judy Kay Bliss on June 20, 1970, and she preceded him in death on September 23,...

Mar 31, 2023

Gerald Wayne "Red" Goodwin, 89, of Oblong, IL, died on March 31, 2023, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.

Wayne was born on January 12, 1934, in Petersburg, IN, the son of Albert & Ora (Phillips) Goodwin, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Carolyn Littlejohn on July 7, 1956, and she...

Mar 31, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Bradbury, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 31, 2023, at the age of 70, a casualty of the devastating tornado that swept through Robinson, IL. Born on June 18, 1952, in Robinson, Becky was the daughter of Leon & Barbara (Billings) Bilyew. A graduate of Oblong High School, she would...

Mar 28, 2023

Nancy Louise Laffoon, 81, of Olney, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 28, 2023, at Richland Nursing & Rehab in Olney, IL. She was born on November 10, 1941, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Harley T. & Leatha L. (Smith) Musgrove. She grew up in Urbana and was a 1959 graduate of Champaign High School....

Mar 26, 2023

Paula Backemeyer, 98, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on March 26, 2023, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on July 9, 1924, in Palestine, IL, the daughter of David LeRoy "Roy" & Pauline (Clayton) Fox, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Gilbert "Gib" Backemeyer on August 22, 1952, and he preceded...

Mar 21, 2023

George "Sam" Beard, 81, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on March 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 24, 1942, the son of Henry A. & Jessie F. (Anderson) Beard. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960-1963, and spent a good portion of...

Mar 20, 2023

Lois "Carol" Rodgers, 84, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on June 4, 1938, in Bond Township, Lawrence County, the daughter of Virgil T. & Mary Frances (Shumaker) Dunlap, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Midgett on April 28, 1970, and he...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Helen Guess, 87, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born on January 30, 1936, in Hardinville, IL, one of ten children born to William Charles & Lillie Ellen (Snyder) Dunlap. She made the choice to leave school at the age of 16 to help provide for...

Mar 19, 2023

Lois F. Walls, 87, of Jacksonville, FL, went to be with her Lord on March 19, 2023.

She was born April 17, 1935, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Bulan C & Susie (Rich) Bradbury. After her mother's death, she was raised by her dearly beloved aunt Nancy (Nanny) Bradbury, all of whom preceded her...

Mar 19, 2023

Connie Jo Grove, 68, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away on March 19, 2023, at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville. She was born on July 29, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Ralph & Wilma Richardson, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Casondra Wilcox; her grandchildren, Austin Harris and Elizabeth Salhani;...

Mar 19, 2023

Raymond "Butch" F. Yonker III, 57, of West Union, IL, died on March 19, 2023, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL.

Raymond was born on November 2, 1965, in Tampa, FL, the son of Raymond Yonker Jr. & Sharon (Scribner) Foss. Ray grew up in Hartford, West Virginia. He proudly served in the U.S....

Mar 19, 2023

Michael Alan Magill, 69, formerly of Flat Rock,IL, died on March 19, 2023 at the Grove Nursing Home in Skokie, IL.

Michael was born on October 16, 1953 in Biloxi, MS, the son of Lyle & Reba (Ford) Magill, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother...

Mar 18, 2023

Jerry Dean Moody, Sr., 82, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 18, 2023, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. He was born on March 2, 1941, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Clint Moody & Virginia (Pinkston) Moody, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Voigt, who passed away...