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

