Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Robert "Bob" S. Wells
Jan 19, 2019
On Saturday, January 19, 2019, Robert "Bob" S. Wells passed away peacefully at home with his family. Bob was born in Palestine, Illinois on August 28, 1931 the son of the late George and Gladys (Midgett) Wells. He was a graduate of Palestine High School in 1949. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country...
Marguerite Amanda Copp
Jan 16, 2019
Marguerite Amanda Copp of Robinson, IL entered the gates of Heaven Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, IL. Marge was born April 15, 1930 in Lakeville, IN, the daughter of Walter and Madeline (DeSmet) Riege. She married Albert T. Copp on January 4, 1947 in Mishawaka, IN and preceded her in death on September...
Kenneth Wayne Culter
Jan 16, 2019
Kenneth Wayne Culter, 80, of Robinson, IL, died at 5:30 p.m.on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at St. Luke Community Healthcare in Ronan, MT. He was born July 6, 1938 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Oliver Culter & Lucille (Medlin) Culter, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Hannah Drake;...
Jack Dwayne Harris
Jan 14, 2019
Jack Dwayne Harris, 59, of Oblong, IL, died on January 14, 2019. He was born June 12, 1959 in Robinson, the son of Jack Edward Harris & Patricia Ann (Bayne) Harris. He grew up in Palestine and Flat Rock and attended school in Robinson before briefly serving in the U.S. Army, from whom he received a medical discharge. Jack’s...
Jo Ann Coulter
Jan 13, 2019
Jo Ann Coulter, 78, of Savoy, IL formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 10:02 a.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born August 15, 1940 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Norman & Lucretia (Cowden) Allen, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Norman “Chet” Coulter on October 13,...
Lilburn Eugene Wilson, Jr
Jan 9, 2019
Lilburn Eugene Wilson, Jr. passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on January 9, 2019. Gene, as he was known to all, was born on January 29, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to parents Lilburn Eugene “Chink” Wilson, Sr. & Sarah Wilma (Weger) Wilson, both of whom preceded him in death. Gene is survived by his children Noel...
Larry Branson
Jan 7, 2019
Larry Branson, 80, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 1:44 a.m. (EST) on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born July 29, 1938 in Robinson, IL, the son of Bruce & Sally (York) Branson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles...
Roy "Red" Decker
Jan 5, 2019
Roy “Red” Decker, 93, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Palestine, IL. He was born December 29, 1925 in Bruceville, IN, the son of Herbert Decker & Maudie Alice (Roach) Decker, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Virginia Rich on May...
Carol Murray
Jan 4, 2019
God brought home another angel. Carol Murray, 69, of Oblong, IL, born November 23rd, 1949, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, January 4th, 2019. Born and raised in Crawford County, she graduated Oblong High School in 1967. With a smile always on her face and kind word to be spoken to all, Carol left her mark...
Susan Morecraft
Dec 31, 2018
Susan Morecraft, 60, of Robinson, IL died at 7:49 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1958 in Linton, IN, the daughter of Otis Navel & Martha (Wenning) Navel; both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Navel. She married Donald Morecraft...
Carolyn Correll
Dec 31, 2018
Carolyn M. Correll, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 12:54 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. She was born on March 7, 1931 in Hardinville, IL, the daughter of Dr. Russell Warters & Ruby (Winters) Warters, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William H. Correll on August 28,...
Vivian Roberts
Dec 27, 2018
Vivian Roberts, 54, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:42 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born March 5, 1964 in Robinson, IL; the daughter of William Hussey, Sr. & Betty Lou (Harvey) Hussey. She married Gary Roberts on March 12, 1982, and he preceded her in death on September 3,...
Jeffrey "Sparky" Lawhead
Dec 25, 2018
Jeffrey “Sparky” Lawhead, 55, of Robinson, IL died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home. He was born May 14, 1963 in Olney, IL, the son of Harry Lawhead & Eva Mae (Benson) Lawhead, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Lawhead. Jeff grew up in Oblong, IL,...
Ramon Floyd Climer
Dec 22, 2018
Ramon Floyd Climer, 82, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 4, 1936 in rural Palestine, the son of Paul Albert Climer & Mary Isabelle (Mail) Climer, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
Donald Heleine
Dec 17, 2018
Donald Heleine, 84, of Robinson, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died at 7:10 p.m. (EST) on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Gibson Family Hospice Center in Terre Haute, IN. He was born August 14, 1934, the son of John Raymond Heleine, Sr. & Floy (Whitkanack) Heleine, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Thelma Jean...
Kenneth "Spud" Inboden
Dec 11, 2018
Kenneth “Spud” Inboden, 88, of Robinson, IL, died at 12:53 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born September 26, 1930 in Salina, KS, the son of Fay Inboden & Mae (Seaney) Inboden, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Arlene (Jones) on December 20, 1980, and she preceded him...
Wanda Lee Arbuckle
Dec 10, 2018
Wanda Lee Arbuckle, 86, of Marshall, IL, died at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born April 12, 1932 in Hutsonville, IL, the daughter of Ovie Adams & Charlotte (Butler) Adams, both of whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Edward “Sonny” Arbuckle on April...
Beverly Turkal
Dec 7, 2018
Beverly Turkal, 85, of Robinson, IL, died December 7, 2018 at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living in Robinson, IL. She was born July 8, 1933 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Clyde & Arlene (Tolbert) Watt. She grew up in Yale, IL and was a 1950 graduate of Newton High School. For a short time, she taught 1st Grade...
Charles "Charlie" Fisher
Dec 7, 2018
Charles “Charlie” Fisher, 77, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL. He was born January 15, 1941 in Birds, IL, the son of Kenneth Fisher & Blanche (Ducharme) Fisher, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by twin...
Adrienne Sue Swope
Dec 3, 2018
Adrienne Sue Bledsoe Swope, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Harlingen, TX. Adrienne was born May 9, 1951 in Clinton, IN to Raymond Bledsoe and Rose Beard Bledsoe. She attended Robinson High School in Robinson, IL. She met and soon married the love of her life, Marlin "Butch" Swope on March 1, 1969. After many...
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