Obituaries

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

Walter "Dale" Crumrin

Walter "Dale" Crumrin

Feb 16, 2021

Walter "Dale" Crumrin, 89, of West Union, IL, died February 16, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL, from complications of a brain tumor. He was born at home in rural Clark County on October 3, 1931, the son of Walter J. & Oma Faye (Bartlett) Crumrin. From an early age, it was apparent that Dale had a...

Edna M. Summitt

Edna M. Summitt

Feb 14, 2021

Edna M. Summitt, 92, of West Union, IL, died February 14, 2021, at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, IL. She was born May 14, 1928, in Ohio County, KY, the daughter of David Leslie Hurt & Madge (Hoover) Hurt, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Calvin Kedrick Summitt on October 18, 1957, and he preceded...

Donna Meadows

Donna Meadows

Feb 14, 2021

Donna Meadows, 65, of Robinson, IL, died February 14, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. She was born on July 5, 1955, the daughter of Bill Bates & Patty (Frederick) Bates, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister Debra (Bates) Goodwin. She is survived by her children, Kurt (Jessica) Fuller...

Ruth E. Fields

Ruth E. Fields

Feb 13, 2021

Ruth E. Fields, 73, of Robinson, IL, died February 13, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born on October 29, 1947, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of George C. & Virginia Ruth (Hightshoe) Boucher, both of whom preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death; by her sister, Pam Boucher (in infancy); by...

Gail Lynn Hall

Gail Lynn Hall

Feb 13, 2021

Gail Lynn Hall, 63, of Robinson, IL, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born December 3, 1957, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Franklin & Jeanette (Reynolds) Kamplain. She grew up in Florida and Oblong before moving back home, graduating from Robinson High School in 1976....

Roberta V. Richart

Roberta V. Richart

Feb 9, 2021

Roberta V. Richart, 95, Robinson, IL, passed away on February 9th, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was born February 1st, 1926, in Honey Creek Township, Crawford County, IL, the daughter of Carson S. and Lura E. (Boyd) Watts, both of whom preceded her in death. Roberta grew up in Crawford County and was a 1944 graduate...

Marilyn Albert

Marilyn Albert

Feb 9, 2021

Marilyn Albert, 94, of Robinson, IL, died on February 9th, 2021, at Blair House in Bloomington, IL. She was born October 3rd, 1926, in Prairie Township, rural Crawford County, IL, the daughter of Arthur E. & Grace (Mann) McCrory, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Leslie Carrol Albert on June 19th, 1949, and he preceded her...

Todd Crozier

Todd Crozier

Feb 9, 2021

Todd Crozier, 58, of Robinson, IL, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born July 5, 1962, in Sullivan, IN, Jerry Lee & Rita Delee (Cooley) Crozier, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Connie Tracy on June 30, 1990,...

Greg Clark

Greg Clark

Feb 7, 2021

Greg Clark, 71, of York, IL, died February 7, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by those he loved most in this world. He was born May 15, 1949, in Robinson, IL, the son of Norman & Betty (Seaney) Clark, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike...

Brent A. Jones

Brent A. Jones

Feb 6, 2021

Brent A. Jones, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born July 7, 1954, in Bushnell, IL, the son of George H. Jones & Lorraine (Miller) Jones. He grew up in Richland County, where his father owned and operated the local Rural King. It was here...

John Eugene Lindsay

John Eugene Lindsay

Feb 3, 2021

John Eugene Lindsay, 58, of Vincennes, IN, died February 3, 2021, at Willow Manor in Vincennes, IN. He was born February 15, 1962, in Harvard, IL, the son of Billy & Betty (Miller) Lindsay, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister & brother-in-law, Lisa Lindsay-Young & Dr. Stephen Young. He...

Richard Byron Wait

Richard Byron Wait

Feb 1, 2021

Richard Byron Wait, age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Arbor Rose Memory Care, Robinson, IL. He was born on August 20, 1933, at home on S. Steele St. Robinson, IL, to Lance Wait and Helen Knapp Wait, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by...

Patty Jeanne Parsons

Patty Jeanne Parsons

Jan 31, 2021

Patty Jeanne "Pat" Parsons, 88, of Robinson, IL, passed away on January 31, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. She was born June 30, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of James H. Adams & Effie (Engle) Adams, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Lowell G. Mitchell in 1952, and he preceded her in death in...

Peg Butler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...