Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Andrea Deckard (Bucksot)
Mar 18, 2022
Andrea Deckard (Bucksot), 59, of Robinson, IL, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, lovingly surrounded by her family at her side after a courageous 6-month battle with cancer. Andrea, the daughter of Donald Bucksot and Ruthann (Smith) Bucksot, was born in Bloomington, IN July 11, 1962. She grew up in Ellettsville IN, and graduated from Edgewood High...
Jane Elliott
Mar 17, 2022
Jane Elliott, 80, of Robinson, IL, passed away March 17, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born February 25, 1942, in Robinson, the daughter of Earnest E. & Mary (Hughes) Pulley. Jane grew up in Robinson and was a 1960 graduate of RHS. Soon after, she took the train up to Minneapolis, MN, where she...
Sarah D. Fitts
Mar 17, 2022
Sarah D. Fitts, 86, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away March 17, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born November 7, 1935, in Greeley, CO, one of ten children born to William Perry Hays & Carrie Edith (Campbell) Hays, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Ardey D. Fitts on June 20,...
Margaret Kathryn "Kakie" Kennedy
Mar 16, 2022
Margaret Kathryn "Kakie" Kennedy, 91, of North Carolina, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born June 29, 1930, and spent much of her life in Palestine. Here she was active with a number of area organizations, including the Junior Woman's Club. A lover of sport, she enjoyed playing and coaching softball, a pastime...
Carl Franklin Trump
Mar 12, 2022
Carl Franklin Trump, 76, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on March 12, 2022, at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. He was born May 21, 1945, in Olney, IL, the son of Carl & Iona (Prout) Trump, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law & father-in-law, Doug & Norma Rayborn...
Brenda Lynn Decker
Mar 12, 2022
Brenda Lynn Decker, 67, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on March 12, 2022. Brenda was born on October 23, 1954, in Portsmouth, VA, the daughter of Vendall & Wanda (Hall) Kamplain, both of whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Von Dale Decker, on October 28, 1972, in Robinson, IL. He survives. She...
Dorothy M. Decker
Mar 9, 2022
Dorothy M. Decker, 87, of Marshall, IL, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing in Robinson, IL. Dorothy was born on August 19, 1934 in Potter Heigham, Norfolk, England; the daughter to George Spurge & Charlotte (Gravenell) Spurge, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Decker on January 26, 1954 in Annapolis,...
Lewis Lee Henry
Mar 9, 2022
Lewis Lee Henry, 44, of Oblong, IL, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. He was born August 22, 1977, in Olney, IL, the son of Lewis Edward Henry & Donna Sue (Parker) Henry. He grew up in Oblong, where he attended school and excelled on the math and scholastic bowl teams. Upon graduating...
Raymond Lloyd Biggs
Mar 8, 2022
Raymond Lloyd Biggs, 91, of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 8, 2022. The following are Raymond's words: "I was born in Palestine in 1930 and, with the exception of time spent in college and in the U.S. Army, I have lived in Palestine for most of my life. I taught school in Palestine for more than 25 years....
James "Jim" M. Ireland
Mar 7, 2022
James "Jim" M. Ireland, 80, of Robinson, IL, died on March 7, 2022, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Willow Hill, IL, the son of Maynard & Theoria (Eubank) Ireland, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Lillie M Vela on January 7, 1962, and, after 54 years of...
Ken Nelson Truitt
Mar 6, 2022
Ken Nelson Truitt, 83, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born in the Robinson City Hospital on September 18, 1938, the son of Harold & Lucy (Dunn) Truitt, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold "Danny" Truitt, and by...
Steven Goff
Mar 3, 2022
Steven Goff, 66, of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 27, 1955, in Robinson, IL, the son of David & Freda (Harris) Goff. He grew up in Palestine and worked for a number of local businesses, including Monroe's Melon Mart and Briggs Pottery,...
Oscar Shields
Mar 2, 2022
Oscar Shields, 80, of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 2, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 6, 1941, in Pinkstaff, IL, the son of Omer & Mona (Phillippe) Shields, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Tomkowiak; and by...
Neva M. Mendenhall
Mar 2, 2022
Neva M. Mendenhall, a devoted wife, loving mother, doting "Nani", and beloved child of God, entered into glory on March 2, 2022! Our precious Neva was born August 5, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Rev. Paul L. Piersall & P. Ruth (Willard) Piersall. She grew up in the Robinson area and was a 1950 graduate of RHS....
John Dappert
Mar 1, 2022
John Dappert, 78, of Robinson, IL, passed away in the comfort of his home on March 1, 2022. The son of Glen & Frances (Hoerr) Dappert, he was born in a farmhouse near Shumway, IL on July 19, 1943. Six months later, his family moved to a rented farm near Bone Gap, IL, where they stayed for seven years...
Roy Harrison "Harry" Rich
Feb 28, 2022
Roy Harrison "Harry" Rich, 95, of rural Robinson, IL, passed away on February 28, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. He was born on February 21, 1927, the son of Loy Rich, Sr. & Bertha Elizabeth (Bradberry) Rich, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Phyllis Jean Sager on September 25, 1948, and they enjoyed...
Susan Lynne Kurtz
Feb 24, 2022
Susan Lynne Kurtz, 64, of Flat Rock, IL, found herself in the loving arms of her Savior on February 24, 2022, when she passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1957, in Bicknell, IN, the daughter of Everett & Eva Avanell (Faith) Loving, both of whom preceded her in...
Phil Wagner
Feb 22, 2022
Phil Wagner, age 76, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was born December 27, 1945, in Washington, IN, the son of the late Lloyd and Marybelle Wagner. He retired from Abbott Laboratories in 2005 after 27 years, having worked at several Abbott sites in North Carolina, Utah, Ohio, and Illinois. Phil was a member...
James Roy Mcnair
Feb 22, 2022
James Roy McNair, 85, of Palestine, IL, left us on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, of a heart attack. He died suddenly and quickly with the arms of his much-loved wife around him. James was born on July 25, 1936, the son of Herman E & Reatha (Baker) McNair, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded...
Brent Alan Morgan
Feb 21, 2022
Brent Alan Morgan, 48, of Casey, IL, died on February 21, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL, after several years of fighting courageously with his debilitating illness. An illness in which he handled with grace and dignity. Brent was born on December 13, 1973, in Paris, IL, the son of Bernard & Karlette (Sanders) Morgan....
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