Obituaries

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

Margaret Ruth Sheese

Margaret Ruth Sheese

Aug 22, 2021

Margaret Ruth Sheese, 97, of Robinson, IL, a beloved soul who became a child of God on August 4, 2021, passed away to her Heavenly home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born December 29, 1923, the daughter of Otis & Minnie (Hawkins) Purcell, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Milford Earl "Shorty" Sheese on...

James "Jim" Lemmon

James "Jim" Lemmon

Aug 20, 2021

James "Jim" Lemmon, 72, of rural Robinson, IL, died August 20, 2021, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. He was born April 12, 1949, in Hardinville, IL, the son of William E. Lemmon & Virgie Marie (McDonald) Lemmon-Smith. Jim grew up in rural Crawford County and was a 1967 graduate of Oblong High School. He married Diana Faye...

Dr. Robert A. Hoagland

Dr. Robert A. Hoagland

Aug 19, 2021

Dr. Robert A. Hoagland, 80, of Robinson, IL, went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born November 5, 1940, in Lafayette, IN, the son of Dan & Arlene (Wright) Hoagland. Bob, along with two of his brothers, simultaneously enlisted in the United States...

Mary Lee Shaw

Mary Lee Shaw

Aug 15, 2021

Mary Lee Shaw, 98, of Palestine, IL, died August 15, 2021, at BridgePointe Health in Vincennes, IN. She was born July 22, 1923, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Chester & Anna (Kirkwood) Young. A 1941 graduate of Lawrenceville High School, she would further her education in Vincennes, where she attended business school. On May 15, 1943, she married...

James Edgar Houston

James Edgar Houston

Aug 15, 2021

James Houston, 77, of Palestine, IL, died August 15, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born June 9, 1944, in Pulaski, VA, the son of G.C. "Joe" & Gladys (Cury) Houston, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Edgar Houston, Jr.;...

Harrietta Hunnicutt

Harrietta Hunnicutt

Aug 10, 2021

Harrietta Hunnicutt, 88, of Robinson, IL, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN. She was born October 23, 1932, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Harry Edward Talbot & Gleneva (Miller) Talbot, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Richard L. Hunnicutt on...

Percy Bryans

Percy Bryans

Aug 4, 2021

Percy Bryans, 104, of Palestine, IL, died August 4, 2021, in his home. He was born on September 17, 1916, in Russell Township, Lawrence County, IL, the son of Willie & Amanda (Gaines) Bryans, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Alice Rhine on July 3, 1940, and she preceded him in death on September 6, 2009....

George Wade

George Wade

Jul 27, 2021

George Wade, 77, of Flat Rock, IL, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2021. He was born July 10, 1944, in Rogersville, MO, the son of Benjamin Franklin Wade & Mary Edna (McKinnon) Wade, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Patty McEntire on November 21, 1964, and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2019. He...

Clarese Fox

Clarese Fox

Jul 26, 2021

Clarese Fox, 67, of Shelbyville, IL, died on July 26, 2021, at Shelbyville Manor. She was born August 26, 1953, in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Clarence & Helen (Adams) Porter. She grew up in El Cajon, CA, and was a 1971 Graduate of El Cajon Valley High School. She would eventually marry Ralph Fox on June 21,...

Betty Agan

Betty Agan

Jul 22, 2021

Betty Agan, 76, of Palestine, IL, died on July 22, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Betty was born on March 25, 1945, in Montgomery Township, the daughter of Wilbur & Dorothy (Kent) Dunlap, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Donald Agan on August 28, 1976, and he preceded her in death on August 21,...

Guy Dale Knight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...