Obituaries

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

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...

Delorise Eloise Swaner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...