Obituaries

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

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Benton

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Benton

Aug 26, 2022

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Benton, 62, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. She was born January 8, 1960, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of William A. Benton & Ruth Jane (Cook) Parker, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...

Betty Lee Waddington

Betty Lee Waddington

Aug 24, 2022

Betty Lee Waddington, 100, of Oblong, IL, died on August 24, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born September 26, 1921, in Bowling Green, IN, the daughter of Elmer & Mary (Baker) Woolsey, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Ralph Waddington on September 6, 1947, and he preceded her in death on June...

Martha Lee Wampler

Martha Lee Wampler

Aug 17, 2022

Martha Lee Wampler, 91, Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her beloved family on August 17, 2022. She was born March 8, 1931, in Stoy, IL, the daughter of George W. Tracy & Nelly May (Quick) Tracy, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Earl Eugene "Wampy" Wampler on June 5, 1949, and they enjoyed...

Rick Pethtel

Rick Pethtel

Aug 17, 2022

Rick Pethtel, 70, of Palestine, IL, passed away on August 17, 2022, at Envive HealthCare in Sullivan, IN. He was born on March 7, 1952, in Robinson, IL, the son of Wilfred Pethtel & Nina (Inboden) Pethtel-York, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dick Pethtel, Winfred Pethtel, and Thomas...

Mildred "Millie" Bither

Mildred "Millie" Bither

Aug 16, 2022

Mildred "Millie" Bither, 92, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on August 16, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center. She was born on October 9, 1929, in Robinson, the daughter of Charlie & Blanche White. She grew up in Robinson and was a graduate of Robinson High School. On August 6, 1950, she married Gordon Bither, and they moved to...

Mark G. Dolson

Mark G. Dolson

Aug 10, 2022

Mark G. Dolson, 66, of Napa, CA, passed away on August 10, 2022, at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. He was born May 7, 1956, in Winamac, IN, the son of Ernest Eugene "Gene" & Doris (McCrory) Dolson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother,...

Martha Caroline (Medley) Johnson

Martha Caroline (Medley) Johnson

Aug 5, 2022

Martha Caroline (Medley) Johnson, 102, formerly of rural Hutsonville, IL, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on July 29, 1920, in rural Clark County, IL, the first child of Charles Leroy "Roy" Medley & Freda (Hewitt) Medley, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death...

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

Aug 3, 2022

Jack Miller, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on August 3, 2022, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born on August 19, 1940, in Flat Rock, IL, the son of John Franklin & Dot D. (Nuttall) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. He married his soulmate, Connie...

Helen Brackett

Helen Brackett

Aug 2, 2022

Helen Brackett, 92, of Robinson, IL, passed away on August 2, 2022. She was born September 24, 1929, in Robinson, the daughter of Frank Highsmith and May (Hayes) Highsmith, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James "Bud" Brackett on June 28, 1948, and they were happily married for nearly 70 years before he preceded her in...

Cathy Enlow

Cathy Enlow

Jul 28, 2022

Cathy Enlow, 67, of Freelandville, IN, died on July 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Cathy was born on June 26, 1955, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Raymond Lee & Elizabeth Jane "Betty" (Lamb) Enlow, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence & Hallie (Myers)...

Ronald Seaney

Ronald Seaney

Jul 28, 2022

Ronald Seaney, 72, of Palestine, IL, died on July 28, 2022, at Robinson Rehab Nursing in Robinson, IL. Ronald was born on February 3, 1950, in Robinson, IL, the son of Austin & Alma "Sally" (Herlitz) Seaney, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Seaney and Larry Seaney. He...

Marsha Edgington

Marsha Edgington

Jul 27, 2022

Marsha Edgington, 73, of Palestine, IL, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, surrounded by her loved ones. Marsha was born on February 11, 1949, in Fayette County, WV, the daughter of Autis Blankenship & Wanda (Hightshoe) Crouch, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Harry Parker Edgington on January...

James Marble

James Marble

Jul 25, 2022

James Allen Marble, 92, of Robinson, Illinois, completed his earthly journey on July 25, 2022, in the peace and quiet of his home and with his loving wife and children by his side. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Irene Marble, and his brother, Bobby Marble, who died of complications from scarlet fever when Jim...

Karen Lee Jackson

Karen Lee Jackson

Jul 25, 2022

Karen Jackson, 79, of rural West Union, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 4, 1942, in Wabash Township, Clark County, IL, the daughter of Garland & Opal Engles. She grew up in the Dennison area, and although she participated in...

Phillip Robert Catt

Phillip Robert Catt

Jul 25, 2022

Phillip Robert Catt, 75, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 25, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Effingham, IL, the son of John Robert & Violet Marie (McCormick) Catt, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Elaine Tracy on October 16, 1965, and she preceded him...

Dorothy Bernice Runge

Dorothy Bernice Runge

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy Bernice Runge, 93, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 24, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born on June 17, 1929, in Altamont, IL, the daughter of Hugo & Elsie (Holste) Wendling, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Wendell Runge on March 19, 1952, and he preceded her in death on...

Gregory Eugene Gower

Gregory Eugene Gower

Jul 22, 2022

Gregory Eugene Gower, 70, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on July 22, 2022, at his home. He was born December 29, 1951, in Robinson, IL, the son of Earl Eugene & Marjorie Christine (Burress) Gower. He grew up in Hutsonville and was a 1969 graduate of Hutsonville High School. He would go on to proudly serve his country in...

Betsy Jane Brashear

Betsy Jane Brashear

Jul 22, 2022

Betsy Jane Brashear, 90, of Terre Haute, IN, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute. She was born March 20, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of William Floyd Kirk & Faye L. (Buskirk) Kirk, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Buell W. Brashear on December...

Margaret A. Tedford

Margaret A. Tedford

Jul 22, 2022

Margaret A. Tedford, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth & Delta (Spafford) Roller, and attended Decatur schools, graduating from Decatur High School in 1956. She married Howard W. Tedford on April 6, 1957,...

Mary Louise Woodworth

Mary Louise Woodworth

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Louise Woodworth, 97, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 17, 2022, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. She was born on November 13, 1924, in Ramona, OK, the daughter of William Kenneth Marbry & Bertha Elizabeth (Hill) Marbry, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Spencer Woodworth, Jr. on August 25, 1946, and he preceded...