Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Betty Ann Newlin
Nov 14, 2020
Betty Ann Newlin, 87, of Paris, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died on November 14, 2020, at Paris Healthcare Center. She was born March 1, 1933, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Henry & Esther (Frost) Matteson. As a young child, her family moved to the West Union area, where she was raised on the family farm just...
Clifford Richard Murdock
Nov 14, 2020
Clifford Richard Murdock, 92, of Palestine, IL, died November 14, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born June 26, 1928, in Palestine, the son of Martin Murdock & Mable Esther (Thomas) Murdock, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Alberta Harris on November 19, 1949, and she preceded him in death on May...
Janeil Lavern Stewart
Nov 10, 2020
Janeil LaVern Stewart, 93, of Robinson, IL, died November 10, 2020, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. Along with her twin brother, James, she was born December 15, 1926, in Dana, IN, the oldest of thirteen children born to Paul & Lola Wilkinson, both of whom preceded her in death. She married LeRoy Tilford Stewart on July 28,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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