Obituaries

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

Brendan Paul Grimm

Brendan Paul Grimm

Jun 26, 2022

Brendan Paul Grimm, age 89, passed away on June 26, 2022, with family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Michael and Mary Grimm. Brendan has 1 sister Eunice Weixel of Rockville, MD. Brendan was a wonderful father, husband, and a devout Catholic (3rd degree Knight of Columbus). Brendan served in the...

Robert "Fuzz" Morecraft, Jr.

Robert "Fuzz" Morecraft, Jr.

Jun 26, 2022

Robert "Fuzz" Morecraft, Jr., 76, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on June 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on March 5, 1946, in Paris, IL, the son of Robert Sr. & Garnet Morecraft, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Morecraft....

Jerry Bradbury

Jerry Bradbury

Jun 26, 2022

Jerry Bradbury, 71, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 26, 2022, at his home in Robinson. He was born June 23, 1951, in Palestine, IL, to John F. "Jack" Bradbury & Julia (VanWinkle) Bradbury. A 1969 graduate of Robinson High School, he would go on to work for Marathon for a time before hitting the open road as...

Robert Lee "Mac" Mccallister

Robert Lee "Mac" Mccallister

Jun 25, 2022

Robert Lee "Mac" McCallister, 80, of Oakley, IL, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mac was born March 22, 1942, in Swansea, IL. He married Beverly Ann Gower on October 22, 1962, in Granite City, IL. Mac retired from Decatur Caterpillar after 34 years of service. He loved all kinds of outdoor yard work and...

Glennda Beard

Glennda Beard

Jun 23, 2022

Glennda Beard, 80, of Flat Rock, IL, made her way home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1941, in Flat Rock, the daughter of Charles & Florence (Dunlap) Roseman, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her great-grandson, Orville Stout, and...

George Jenkins

George Jenkins

Jun 23, 2022

George Jenkins, 76, of Shelburn, IN, passed away on June 23, 2022, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born on February 15, 1946, in Columbus, OH, the son of Robert & Wilma (Holley) Jenkins, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jane Hornbeak-Jenkins, who passed away on...

Linda Rich

Linda Rich

Jun 22, 2022

Linda Rich, 72, of Robinson, IL, died on June 22, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born August 21, 1949, in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Clarence & Ethel (Crum) Seaney, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Seaney. She is survived by her daughter,...

Deborah Lynn Dunlap

Deborah Lynn Dunlap

Jun 21, 2022

Deborah Lynn Dunlap, 72, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 21, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, IN. She was born April 7, 1950, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of James "Bud" & Wilma (Goff) Montgomery. She grew up in the Robinson area and was a 1968 graduate of Robinson High School. She furthered her...

William E. "Bill" Friedrich

William E. "Bill" Friedrich

Jun 17, 2022

William E. "Bill" Friedrich, 86, of Lawrenceville, IL, passed away on June 17, 2022, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. He was born February 22, 1936, in Peoria, IL, the son of Alfred A. & Bessie I. (Smith) Friedrich, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister,...

Carol I. Harmon

Carol I. Harmon

Jun 16, 2022

Carol I. Harmon, 76, of Palestine, IL, died on June 16, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, after a long illness. She was born January 12, 1946, the daughter of Pauline Bonesteel & Carroll Napier. After her parents' deaths, she was raised by her grandparents, Vance & Mary Bonesteel of West Union, IL. Carol married Troy L....

Ricky Dale Callaway

Ricky Dale Callaway

Jun 11, 2022

Ricky Dale Callaway, 67, formerly of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Robinson, IL. He was born November 1, 1954, in Frankfurt, Germany, the son of Dale & Louise (Watson) Callaway. The son of a military man, he grew up all over the continental United States. His youth found...

Janice "Jan" Marie Evans

Janice "Jan" Marie Evans

Jun 7, 2022

Janice "Jan" Marie Evans, age 81 of West York, IL was called home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Jan was born in Honey Creek Township, IL on May 4, 1941 to Joseph William Adams and Mary Louise Adams. Jan lived in a number of places in her early adult life before settling down with the...

Margaret Baker

Margaret Baker

May 31, 2022

Margaret Baker, 82, of Oblong, IL, passed away on May 31, 2022, at Arbor Rose of Robinson, IL. She was born September 16, 1939, in Oblong, the daughter of Jonathan Edward & Ola Pauline (Dennis) Richey. She grew up in the Oblong area and was a 1957 graduate of Oblong High School. On June 14, 1957, she married Duane...

Barbara Evelyn Karner

Barbara Evelyn Karner

May 30, 2022

Barbara Evelyn Karner, age 86, passed away on May 30, 2022, at home, lovingly attended to by her husband, Harold. Barbara was born on March 10, 1936, to John Orval and Rachel Elizabeth Meek. She was one of 14 children and was the apple of her dad's eye. She was an accomplished cake decorator, successful businesswoman, and loving mother....

Norma Jean Illyes

Norma Jean Illyes

May 27, 2022

Norma Jean Illyes, 95, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born December 5, 1926, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Glen & Edith (Zehner) Crouch, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Gerald Illyes on October 9, 1948, and he preceded her in...

Bea Ann Wilson

Bea Ann Wilson

May 26, 2022

Bea Ann Wilson, 61, of Stoy, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 6, 1960, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Wayne Taylor & Annie (Beard) Taylor, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy...

Jerry D. Callaway

Jerry D. Callaway

May 25, 2022

Jerry D. Callaway, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away on May 25, 2022, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. He was born on March 26, 1938, in Charleston, IL, the son of Sylvan & Edna (McNamer) Callaway. He grew up in the Palestine area and was a 1956 graduate of Palestine High School. He would go on to proudly serve...

Roxie Carol (Morris) London

Roxie Carol (Morris) London

May 24, 2022

Roxie Carol (Morris) London, 58, of Robinson, IL, passed away on May 24, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL, following a valiant fight with cancer. She was born April 11, 1964, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Charlie & Alberta (Miracle) Morris, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Blanche Mcdaniel

Blanche Mcdaniel

May 23, 2022

Blanche McDaniel, 90, of rural Palestine, IL, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born March 3, 1932, in Palestine, the daughter of Carl & Ruth (Baker) White, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Paul W. McDaniel on May 1, 1953, and he preceded her in death on...

Pamela Jo Phillippe

Pamela Jo Phillippe

May 20, 2022

Pamela Jo Phillippe, 71, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2022, at Willow Manor in Vincennes, IN. She was born October 30, 1950, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Clay L. & Lola M. (Bonesteel) Rich. She grew up in the Robinson area and was a 1968 graduate of Robinson High School. She married Frank...