Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Guy Dale Knight
Jul 22, 2021
On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Guy Dale Knight, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 89. Dale was born May 6, 1932, in Palestine, IL, the son of Guy and Elizabeth Knight. After high school, he played basketball for Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where he graduated in 1954. That same year, he...
Steven Dee Batman
Jul 19, 2021
Our family lost a very special man Steve Batman, on July 19, 2021. Steven Dee Batman, 77, passed away at his home in Sullivan, IN. Steve was born on February 24, 1944, in Robinson, IL, the son of Maurice and Vada Stanley Batman, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by Judy Neiwert-Batman whom he married...
Shirley Wakefield
Jul 17, 2021
Shirley Wakefield, 88, of Robinson, IL, died July 17, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. She was born October 25, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Frank L. & Bessie E. (Sloan) Osborn. She grew up in Robinson and was a member of the Robinson High School Class of 1950. Soon after her graduation, she married Jack...
Jason Ochs
Jul 9, 2021
Jason Ochs, 43, of Robinson, IL, died July 9, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born July 13, 1977, the son of Patrick & Cassandra Ochs. He grew up in both Oregon and Illinois. Though he played football at Robinson High School, he would graduate from Richland County High School. Eventually, he made the decision...
Ausby "Earl" Garrard
Jul 9, 2021
Ausby "Earl" Garrard, 83, of Palestine, IL, died in the comfort of his home on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born January 28, 1938, the son of Ausby E. Garrard & Lyma (Allegree) Garrard of Palestine. In the 4th grade, he befriended the girl that would eventually become his wife, Martha Jane Mahaney (Sweetie). They spent innumerable hours...
Millie M. Runyan
Jul 8, 2021
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, Millie Hall Runyan was reunited with her husband of over 64 years. Millie died of a stroke at Carle Clinic in Champaign, Illinois at the age of 86. Millie is survived by her four children: Dani Pitt of Robinson, IL, Rhonda (and Chris) Leauber of Watertown, TN, Jolie Runyan (and Ron Finkbiner) of Surprise,...
Micheal Douglas "Doug" Bailey
Jul 6, 2021
Micheal Douglas "Doug" Bailey, 68, of Robinson, IL, died July 6, 2021. He was born September 22, 1952, in Palestine, IL, the son of Don Arthur Bailey & Galora Jean (Rush) Bailey, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Dusty Bailey, on March 2, 1999; by his brother, David "Boots"...
Bette (Griffith) Clatfelter
Jul 4, 2021
Bette (Griffith) Clatfelter, 94, died July 4, 2021, at Willowbrook Assisted Care in Marshall, IL. She was born December 8, 1926, in Gary, IN, the daughter of Harlan and Jessie (Hammond) Griffith, both of whom preceded her in death. She married J. Edward Clatfelter on May 26, 1950, and he preceded her in death on November 6, 1995. She...
Wanda M. Ramsey
Jun 29, 2021
Wanda M. Ramsey, 88, of Robinson, IL, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born April 7, 1933, in rural New Hebron, IL, the daughter of Roy & Sylvia Opal (Geeseman) Crampton, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Robert M. Ramsey on October 1, 1950, and he preceded her...
Linda Watts
Jun 28, 2021
Linda Watts, 72, of Robinson, IL, died unexpectedly on June 28, 2021, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born June 10, 1949, in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Clinton "Cal" & Grace (Gowin) Cafin. She grew up in Palestine and eventually met the love of her life, Wendall Watts, who she married on February 11, 1967. This...
Robbie "Jo" Hoalt
Jun 25, 2021
Robbie "Jo" Hoalt, 90, of Flat Rock, IL, died on June 25, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born January 17, 1931, in Madisonville, KY, the daughter of Ruth (Poole) Phillips. She and her family eventually moved to Vincennes, IN, before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Ivan Hoalt. They were wed on...
Terryl Ann Delong Postlewaite
Jun 21, 2021
Terryl Ann DeLong Postlewaite, 87, of Palestine, IL, passed away on June 21, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born December 13, 1933, at the Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Dr. Edward E. DeLong II & Dorothy (Marks) DeLong. The daughter of a military man, Terry grew up all over...
Jean Sprague Catt
Jun 21, 2021
Mrs. Jean Sprague Catt, 88, of Oblong, IL, died June 21, 2021, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL, after several months of declining health. She was born March 7, 1933, in Flat Rock, IL, the daughter of Arthur & Eva (Brashear) VanWinkle. She married William Sprague of Robinson, and they had three children. Bill was killed in a...
Terry York
Jun 20, 2021
Terry York, 67, of Flat Rock, IL, died June 20, 2021, in the comfort of his home in the presence of his family. He was born April 27, 1954, in Robinson, IL, the son of Allen & Ellen Jane (Sullivan) York, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Shawn York;...
Velma Irene Mckay
Jun 13, 2021
Velma "Irene" McKay, 101, of Oviedo, FL, died on June 13, 2021, in the comfort of her daughter's home in Oviedo. She was born on April 23, 1920, in Robinson, IL, the thirteenth of fourteen children born to James & Mary Melissa (Smith) Mikeworth, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Martin McKay on December 7,...
Daniel Lee Garrard
Jun 8, 2021
Daniel Lee Garrard, 36, of Palestine, IL, passed on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He was born August 17, 1984, in Robinson, IL, the son of Timothy Garrard & Jill (Kent) Anderson. He grew up in the Flat Rock area and was a 2003 graduate of Palestine High School. Though he worked at Auto Zone for a number of years...
Raymond Eugene Nelson
Jun 4, 2021
Raymond Eugene Nelson, 91, of West Union, IL, passed away June 4, 2021, in the comfort of his home, assisted by Lincolnland Hospice. He was born October 10, 1929, the son of Emily (Fritsch) & August Nelson of rural Martin County, MN. He grew up in the Fairmont, MN, area and was a 1948 graduate of Fairmont High School....
Alynn Dinsmore
Jun 4, 2021
Alynn Dinsmore, 14, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2021. Alynn was born on March 4, 2007, in Martinsville, Indiana, the child of Lisa J. (Parker) Dinsmore. Alynn had just completed 8th grade at Zionsville Middle School. They had many interests, but especially enjoyed art and singing. Alynn was a kind and generous soul, often going...
Louise Messenger-Turner
Jun 1, 2021
Louise Messenger-Turner, 92, of Olney, IL, died June 1, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Marshall, IL. She was born February 2, 1929, in Willow Hill, IL, the daughter of Everett Chapman & Hazel (Faught) Chapman, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Charles S. Messenger in Oblong, IL, on March 8, 1946, and he preceded her...
Floyd Russell "Rusty" Osborn, Jr.
May 30, 2021
Floyd Russell "Rusty" Osborn, Jr., 76, of Robinson, IL, died Sunday, May 30, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 31, 1944, in Robinson, the son of Floyd Osborn & Norma Imogene (Shidler) Osborn, both of whom preceded him in death. He married his beloved wife, Shirley Bergbower, on March 8,...
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