Obituaries

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

Donald Heleine

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Daci (Mccleave) Reynolds

Daci (Mccleave) Reynolds

Dec 3, 2018

Daci Elizabeth Reynolds, 26, of Flat Rock, IL, went to her Lord and Savior Monday, December 3, 2018. Born July 24, 1992, she was the daughter of Randy and Pamela McCleave (Flat Rock, IL), who survive. She married Levi Dean Reynolds on February 16, 2013 and he survives. She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Lee McCleave,...

Judy Ann Cotter

Judy Ann Cotter

Dec 1, 2018

Judy Cotter, 75, of Attleboro, MA, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the loving wife of John (Jack) Cotter of Attleboro. Born on January 30, 1943 in Robinson, she was a daughter of Gladys (Simmons) Cooley of Robinson, and the late...

Dorothy Weitz Drummond

Dorothy Weitz Drummond

Nov 30, 2018

Dorothy Weitz Drummond departed this earth on November 30, 2018, in Hong Kong, following a fall while on her seventh trip to China since 1984. Nineteen days before her 90th birthday, she was truly blessed to be doing what she loved: traveling to distant places, preparing for an upcoming talk, and making new friends. She is survived by her...

Sherman D. Weger

Sherman D. Weger

Nov 30, 2018

Sherman D. Weger, 75, of Palestine, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 13, 1943 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Sherman J. Weger & Paula (Pargin) Weger, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Cora...

Terry Baird

Terry Baird

Nov 30, 2018

Terry L. Baird, 55, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:48 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born February 23, 1963 in Robinson, the son of Thomas F Baird & Marie (McClanahan) Baird, both of whom survive. He married Lisa M. Hall on June 15, 1995, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Thomas "Lukas"...

Max D. Manhart

Max D. Manhart

Nov 29, 2018

Max D. Manhart, 76, of Marshall, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died at 9:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall. He was born June 1, 1942 in West Union, IL, the son of James Doyle Manhart & Lois Christeen (Francis) Manhart, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived...

Ruth (Mitchell) Bousley

Ruth (Mitchell) Bousley

Nov 29, 2018

Ruth Loraine (Mitchell) Bousley, 70, of Robinson, IL, died at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was born April 10, 1948 to Loren & Ruth (Mills) Mitchell and was the oldest of three children. After graduating from Robinson High School, she continued her education at Indiana State University, where she received her nursing degree. Ruth was a...

Richard Eugene Montgomery

Richard Eugene Montgomery

Nov 27, 2018

Richard Eugene Montgomery, 86, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 9:25 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born June 21, 1932 in Flat Rock, the son of Charles G. Montgomery & Daisy (Hightshoe) Montgomery, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by...

Marjorie Louise Cornwell

Marjorie Louise Cornwell

Nov 26, 2018

Marjorie Louise Cornwell, 97, formerly of West York, IL, died at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL. She was born August 20, 1921 in Marion County, IL, the daughter of Arvie Mulvany & Elsie (O’Dell) Mulvany, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Garnet W. Cornwell in Terre Haute,...

Leon A. Williamson

Leon A. Williamson

Nov 24, 2018

Leon A. Williamson, 88, of Palestine, IL, died at 5:07 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson, IL. He was born August 8, 1930 in Hutsonville, IL, the son of Vincent C. Williamson & Ida (McCrory) Williamson, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Flora Ann Cline on November 6, 1953 and...

James "J.D." Cafin, Jr.

James "J.D." Cafin, Jr.

Nov 23, 2018

James “J.D.” Cafin, Jr, 45, of Sumner, IL died at 10:34 a.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born August 21, 1973 in Olney, IL the son of Jim Cafin, Sr. & Linda (Hayes) Cafin. His father preceded him in death. He married Jessica Pegg on March 15, 1993, and...

Curtis Estep

Curtis Estep

Nov 18, 2018

Curtis Estep, 89, of Robinson, IL, died at 5:36 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson. He was born April 8, 1929 in Bunker, MO, the son of Robert Oliver Estep & Esther (Randolph) Estep, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Nellie (McCormick) on March 17, 1950, and she preceded him in...

Betty Lindsay

Betty Lindsay

Nov 18, 2018

Betty Lindsay, 80, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 10:05 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Her song has ended, but her melody lingers on in the hearts of her friends and family. Her song began on Christmas Day, 1937 following her family’s Christmas dinner. She was born in...

David Littlejohn

David Littlejohn

Nov 18, 2018

David Littlejohn, 74, of Oblong, IL, went to be with the Lord at 2:16 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, IL. He was born July 25, 1944 in Hardinville, the son of Everett Littlejohn and Gladys (Melton) Littlejohn-Coatney. He married Phyllis (Waggoner) on March 31, 1962, and she survives. He is also...