Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Peg Butler
Jan 31, 2021
Peg Butler, 88, of Abilene, TX, formerly of Robinson, IL, died January 31, 2021, in Abilene. She was born February 26, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Sylvan Sylvester Wheeler & Lula Pearl (Tyhurst) Wheeler, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Lloyd Butler on November 26, 1960, and he preceded her in death on July...
Norman L. "Joe" Nash
Jan 26, 2021
Norman L. "Joe" Nash, 91, of Palestine, IL, died January 26, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Joe was born January 29, 1929, in Heathsville, IL, to Velma Nash-Hawkins, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Ira Hawkins; by his step-brothers, Charles Hawkins and Robert Hawkins; and by his step-sister, Judith...
Dr. Donald Clyde Runyan
Jan 24, 2021
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Dr. Donald Clyde Runyan, aka “Doc” and “Papa,” died of complications from spinal surgery at Carle Clinic in Champaign-Urbana, IL, at age 92. Doc is survived by his wife Millie Hall Runyan of Robinson, IL. She was the love of his life and his best friend for over 64 years. He lives on in...
John William Lowe Jr
Jan 23, 2021
John William Lowe, Jr., 80, of York, IL, died on January 23, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 19, 1940, in Flora, IL, to John William Lowe, Sr. & Maxine (McCommons) Lowe. The son of a construction worker, John grew up all over before eventually settling in the West Union...
Bernice Irene Dunlap
Jan 21, 2021
Bernice Irene Dunlap, 95, a longtime resident of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully at Citadel Health Care in Kankakee, IL, on January 21, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1925, in Flat Rock, IL, to Lester and Bertha Tohill. She was preceded in death by both parents; by four sisters: Faye Haner, Martha Wampler, Anna Mae Trout, and...
Gary "Chilly" Chillingworth
Jan 19, 2021
Gary "Chilly" Chillingworth, 66, of Robinson, IL, died January 19, 2021, in the comfort of his son's home, following a period of failing health. He was born February 1, 1954, in Amityville, NY, the son of William P. & Eleanor L. (Harrison) Chillingworth, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Brad Chillingworth &...
Larry Bonham
Jan 19, 2021
Larry Bonham, 74, of Palestine, IL, died January 19, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born April 29, 1946, in Annapolis, IL, the son of Berl & March (Tracey) Bonham, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his sister Janet Bonham (in infancy). He married Mary Jo Newlin on March...
Delorise Eloise Swaner
Jan 18, 2021
Delorise Eloise Swaner, 88, of Robinson, IL, died on January 18, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. Delorise was born on February 19, 1932 in Petty Township; the daughter of Everett & Perna May (McCally) Fornshell, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Christine Hartz and Pauline Baker...
Bobbie E. Miller
Jan 17, 2021
Bobbie E. Miller, 92, of Carmel, Indiana passed peacefully on January 17, 2021. He was born May 15, 1928 in Flat Rock, Illinois to John and Etta Miller. Bob served in the U. S. Navy during WW II. He worked for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 34 years. He loved visiting with his past coworkers and reminiscing about old...
Rosabel "Rosie" Jenkins
Jan 17, 2021
Rosabel "Rosie" Jenkins, 91, of Robinson, IL, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. She was born on August 23, 1929, in Robinson, the daughter of Rev. Loren Catt & Ruby (Simons) Catt, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Omara Kay in 1953; by...
Patrick "Pat" Gaddis
Jan 17, 2021
Patrick "Pat" Gaddis, 56, of Palestine, IL, died on January 17, 2021 at his home. Patrick was born on October 6, 1964 in Robinson, IL, the son of Roscoe & Marcia (Hamilton) Gaddis. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Josh & Summer Gaddis; by his daughter & son-in-law, Nikki & Jon Garrison; by his grandchildren, Arionna Gaddis,...
James L. Dollahan
Jan 15, 2021
James L. Dollahan, 76, of Oakland City, IN, formerly of Robinson, IL, died January 15, 2021, at Deaconess Gibson Hospital in Princeton, IN. He was born February 23, 1944, in Palestine, IL, the son of John Robert “Bob” Dollahan & Iris (Biggs) Dollahan, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...
Dale "Gene" Zellers
Jan 14, 2021
Dale "Gene" Zellers, 83, of rural Robinson, IL, died January 14, 2021, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born January 12, 1938, near Porterville, IL, the son of Edgar & Roberta (Hall) Zellers, both of whom preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his grandson, Tyler Zellers on January 9, 2020; his brother...
Esther Maxine Drum
Jan 11, 2021
Esther Maxine Drum, 92, of West York, IL, died January 11, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. She was born December 7, 1928, in Melrose Township, the daughter of Roscoe & Goldie (Clements) Cornwell, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Morris Edison Drum on March 11, 1950, and he preceded her in death on July...
Mary E. Flenner
Jan 3, 2021
Mary E. Flenner, 85, of Robinson, IL, died of natural causes on January 3, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born August 15, 1935, in Paris, IL, the daughter of Charles Kermit & Lula (Weaver) Snider, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Lyle D. Flenner on September 20, 1953, and he preceded...
Marjorie "Marge" Leighty
Jan 2, 2021
Marjorie "Marge" Leighty, 78, of Hutsonville, IL, died January 2, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born May 9, 1942, in West Salem, IL, the daughter of Loren Lawrence Wright & Ernestine Irene (Case) Wright, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Owen Wright. She...
Roscoe William 'Bill' Johnson
Jan 2, 2021
On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Roscoe William ‘Bill’ Johnson, loving husband and father, passed away. He was 73. Bill was born in Birds, Illinois in 1947 to Marvin and Zelda (Ferguson) Johnson. In 1968, he married Cathy Goodwin and together, they raised their two children, Shelley and Matt. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother Marvin...
Allen Edward Smith
Jan 2, 2021
Allen Edward Smith Jr., 92, of Robinson, IL, died January 2, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 18, 1928, in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County, IL, the son of Allen Edward Smith, Sr. & Ghloe Irene (Higgins) Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
Madonna Myers
Jan 1, 2021
MaDonna Myers, 83, of Palestine, IL, died January 1, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. She was born May 10, 1937, in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Jesse & Ada Louise (Newlin) Eaton, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Jerry Myers on June 27, 1953, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1998....
Gregory Alan Shull
Jan 1, 2021
Mr. Gregory Alan Shull, 61, of West York, IL, died on January 1st, 2021 after an extended illness at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Greg was born on April 18, 1959 in Oblong, IL, to Elmer Shull & Dorothy (Shull) Shelton, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers, Gene P. and...
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