Obituaries

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

I. Arlene Keller

I. Arlene Keller

Nov 5, 2020

I. Arlene Keller, 95, formerly of Robinson, IL, died November 5, 2020, at Elmcroft of Lebanon, TN. She was born June 27, 1925, in Oblong, IL, the daughter of Mayo Dart & Clone (Hudson) Dart, both of whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Clell Keller, on September 7, 1946, and they were married...

Doris Jean Hall

Doris Jean Hall

Nov 5, 2020

Doris Jean (Carroll) Hall, 87, formerly of Sterling, IL, died November 5, 2020, at Arbor Rose of Robinson, IL. She was born April 21, 1933, in Arcola, IL, the daughter of Henry E. & Marie M. (Ewald) Carroll, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. She married Zollie W. Hall on August 8, 1959, and they enjoyed nearly...

James Everett Brackett

James Everett Brackett

Nov 4, 2020

James Everett Brackett, 69, of Niantic, IL, died November 4, 2020, at VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. He was born July 13, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son of Curtis Everett Brackett & Doris (Carr) Brackett, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Brackett, Mary Stamm,...

Cathy Joann Maxwell

Cathy Joann Maxwell

Nov 4, 2020

Cathy Joann Maxwell 64, of Flat Rock, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on November 4, 2020, at 12:45 p.m. She was born August 8,1956, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Franklin D. Work & Patsy Joann (Piercy) Work, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Parker Maxwell, whom she married...

Adrain Sunshine Larson

Adrain Sunshine Larson

Nov 3, 2020

Adrain Sunshine (Aders) Larson, 102, of Robinson, IL, died November 3, 2020, in the comfort of her son's home in Robinson. She was born October 6, 1918, in Richland, IN, the daughter of Guy Aders & Mary (Thurber) Aders, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Larson and by...

Phyllis Kay Irvan

Phyllis Kay Irvan

Nov 2, 2020

Phyllis Kay Irvan, 77, of Sand Springs, OK, formerly of Palestine, IL, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Sand Springs Nursing Home. Phyllis was born January 7, 1943, in Robinson, IL, and grew up in the Palestine area. She was an LPN for many years, and this provided her with a great source of satisfaction throughout much of her...

Max Fulling

Max Fulling

Oct 30, 2020

Max Fulling, 87, of Palestine, IL, died October 30, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on September 6, 1933, at the family farm home southeast of Palestine, the first of six children born to Byrl & Dorothy (Nigh) Fulling. He attended Centennial Grade School south of Palestine until it closed following his 7th grade...

Dorothy Jeanne Riggs

Dorothy Jeanne Riggs

Oct 29, 2020

Dorothy Jeanne Riggs, 83, of rural Marshall, IL, passed away on October 29, 2020, following a short stay at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute, IN. She was born October 14, 1937, at home in Metcalf, IL, a village in Young America Township, Edgar County, IL. She grew up all over the area before ending up in Marshall, where...

Christine E. "Chris" Blair

Christine E. "Chris" Blair

Oct 27, 2020

Christine E. (Chris) Blair, age 74 passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a battle with oral cancer. Chris was born March 6, 1946 in Peoria, IL to Vincent and Dorothy Peterson both of whom preceded her in death. Chris was a 1964 graduate of Peoria High School and went on to graduate...

Michael Lee Gullett

Michael Lee Gullett

Oct 21, 2020

Michael Lee Gullett, 53, of Carbondale, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died suddenly on October 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Mike was born on September 26, 1967, in Robinson, IL, the son of Tommy Lee Gullett & Patricia "Patsy" (Dart) Gullett, both of whom preceded him in death. Mike married Brandi Gullett on September 12, 2006,...

Arden G. Shaffner

Arden G. Shaffner

Oct 18, 2020

Arden G. Shaffner, 78, of Annapolis, IL, died October 18, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, IL. He was born December 7, 1941, in Annapolis, IL, the son of Lavaughn & Verlie (Lingafelter) Shaffner, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Ansel Buckner; and by his sister, Joan Nichols....

George Fulling

George Fulling

Oct 17, 2020

George Fulling, 84 of Palestine, IL, died October 17, 2020, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born August 25, 1936, in his family's home on top of Bristol Hill, the third of six children of Byrl & Dorothy (Nigh) Fulling. He grew up in the Palestine area and worked the family farm alongside his father and...

Joan Fulling

Joan Fulling

Oct 16, 2020

Joan Fulling, 85, of Palestine, IL, died on October 16, 2020, at Gentlecare Nursing Home in Vincennes, IN. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Joe & Emily (Kaplan) Vladar. Joan's parents were 100% Czeck of which they were enormously proud. She is survived by her husband Max; by her sons & daughters-in-law,...

Carolyn Purcell

Carolyn Purcell

Oct 13, 2020

Carolyn Purcell, 74, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 9, 1946, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Allen & Delila Ruth (Finch) White, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Stephen Purcell;...

Savannah Michelle Parker

Savannah Michelle Parker

Oct 8, 2020

Savannah Michelle Parker, the unborn daughter of Vince Wayne Parker, Sr. & Brandee Michelle Parker, found herself in the loving arms of Jesus at 1:02 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her older brother, Vincent Wayne Parker, Jr.; by her grandparents, Gary...

Larry  Miller

Larry Miller

Oct 7, 2020

Larry Miller, 83, of Palestine, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1937, the son of Luther & Ruth (Musgrave) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. On May 23, 1987, he married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Hardesty, and she survives. He is...

Danny Bailey

Danny Bailey

Oct 4, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Danny Bailey. He fought a very difficult fight with cancer, but in the end, it was the Lord's will to take him home. Danny went to Heaven on Sunday night, October 4, 2020.  Danny, age 48, was born October 17, 1971, and is survived...

Chan Bok Lee

Chan Bok Lee

Sep 24, 2020

Chan Bok Lee, 65, of Robinson, IL, died on September 24, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was born on May 24, 1955, in Seoul, South Korea to Sam Nam Lee & Kye Nang Han Lee. He grew up in Seoul and attended school at Chungam High School, where he excelled playing soccer. He would go on...

Gene Ray Parker

Gene Ray Parker

Sep 23, 2020

Gene Ray Parker, 93, of Robinson, IL, died September 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1926, in Flat Rock, IL, the son of Chester L. Parker & Bessie Jane (Taylor) Parker, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Gale...

Kacie Jo Hartbank

Kacie Jo Hartbank

Sep 22, 2020

Kacie Jo "KJ" Hartbank, 35, of Terre Haute, IN, died September 22, 2020. She was born June 17, 1985, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Richard & Cynthia Hartbank. She grew up in Annapolis, IL, where neighbors often found Kacie and her sister Ashley riding their bikes or rollerblading around the neighborhood. This period of her life provided her...