Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Michael Beatty
Jun 8, 2018
Michael Beatty, 56, of Newton, IL, formerly of Jewett, IL, died June 8, 2018 in his home. He was born October 22, 1961 in Canton, IL, the son of Jack Beatty & Karen (Ward) Beatty-Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Bonnie King on September 29, 1984, and she preceded him in death on September 30,...
David Godsey
Jun 7, 2018
David L. Godsey, 72, of Joliet, IL, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home. He was born January 29, 1946 in Johnson City, TN, the son of James Thomas Godsey & Beulah Vashti (Sutphin) Godsey, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Marila Jean Hall on June 5, 1970, and she preceded him in death on...
Rodney Lee Hart
Jun 6, 2018
Rodney Lee Hart, 49, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Mount Carmel, IL, died at 12:01 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home. He was born February 25, 1969 in Mount Carmel, the son of Jessie “Jack” & Rita (Lambert) Hart. He was a 1988 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Rodney went on to work in the...
Betty Frances Morrison
Jun 5, 2018
Betty Frances Morrison, 96, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:15 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Gentle Care of Vincennes, IN. She was born June 1, 1922 in Mishawaka, IN, the daughter of Forrest & Mary Alice (White) Foltz, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Edward Thomas Morrison on September 28, 1939, and he...
Mary H. Beck
Jun 2, 2018
Mary H. Beck, 85, of Terre Haute, IN, formerly of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute. She was born September 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Albert Hocking & Frances (Illyes) Hocking, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Alan Beck...
Mervin Lemeron
May 31, 2018
Mervin Dewight Lemeron, 83, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday May 31, 2018 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 2, 1934 in Honey Creek Township, the son of Charles Henry Lemeron & Bertha Mae (Shidler) Lemeron, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also...
Dr. William J. Bogard
May 28, 2018
William Joseph Bogard, age 79, of Plymouth, Michigan, died peacefully with his wife and children at his side on May 28, 2018, following a courageous struggle with cancer. Bill was born August 18, 1938 in Palestine, Illinois, the son of William Earl and Myrtle (Higgins) Bogard. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and received a Bachelor of...
Lois Irene Hout
May 27, 2018
Lois Irene Hout, 86, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, March 26, 1932 in rural Flat Rock, the daughter of Lester Catt & Emma (Fear) Catt. Lois was a 1970 Graduate of American School, (which she accomplished over mail)....
Roger Paul Zinke
May 15, 2018
Roger Paul Zinke, 79, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born October 28, 1938 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of Otto Julius Zinke & Mamie (Keller) Zinke, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene...
Floyd Goff
May 14, 2018
Floyd Goff, 86, of Robinson, IL, died on Monday, May 14th in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 18, 1931 in Flat Rock, IL, the son of George R. Goff & Florence May (Littlejohn) Goff, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Virginia Knapp on February 19, 1955 and she preceded him in...
Raymond Jerald Lovellette
May 12, 2018
Raymond Jerald Lovellette, 31, of Robinson, IL, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 in AR. He was born April 10, 1987 in Mt. Carmel, IL, the son of Raymond Lovellette & Christine Middleton, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Amber Boa on September 13, 2013 in Oblong, IL. Raymond was an over-the-road semi driver which he full-heartedly...
Sara Kimberlin
May 9, 2018
Sara (Elder) Kimberlin, 81, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born May 7, 1937, the daughter of Noble Elder and Odrus (Turner) Elder, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Elder, Charles Elder, and George...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Moore
May 1, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Moore, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 9:14 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her home. She was born October 25, 1930 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Frank Schuch & Mary (Spitzer) Schuch, both of whom preceded her in death. She married John William “Bill” Moore on June 11, 1954 and he preceded her...
Diane Marie Jones
Apr 28, 2018
Diane Marie Jones, 67 of Centralia, IL, died at 11:57 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born September 26, 1950 in Willow Hill, IL, the daughter of Allen Jones & Betty Jones, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel Jones and...
June Kenderdine
Apr 26, 2018
June Kenderdine, 88, of Marshall, IL, died at 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Burnsides Nursing Home in Marshall. She was born May 22, 1929 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Warren and Maude (Traxler) Kenderdine, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Armitage Kenderdine. She is...
Michael Lee Redman
Apr 26, 2018
Michael Lee Redman, 62, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 6:30 p.m. on April 26, 2018 at his home. He was born February 10, 1956 in Robinson, IL, the son of the late Jerome Wall Redman & Wanda Mae (Wesley) Redman. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Redman (Flat Rock, IL); by his daughters & son-in-law, Tracey &...
Gerald L. Hill
Apr 21, 2018
Gerald L. Hill, aged 73, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Born on April 12, 1945 in Porterville, IL, he was the son of Roy and Ileen Hill. On October 24, 1969 he married Peggy J. Connelly and she survives. He was a “good looking” man who served his country in the United States Navy on the USS...
Warren Moore
Apr 17, 2018
Warren Moore, 86, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born November 6, 1931 in Bement, IL, the son of Chester Moore & Grace (Strohl) Moore; both whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Moore, Dale Moore, Kenneth...
Allie Mae Lockhart
Apr 15, 2018
Allie Mae “Sally” Lockhart, 83, of North Judson, IN, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 8:56 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, IN. She was born January 14, 1935, the daughter of Samuel Ellis & Goldie (Creed) Ellis. She married Russell Dean Lockhart on February 16, 1955, and he preceded her in death...
Della Mae Watts
Apr 9, 2018
Della Mae Watts, 81, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. She was born on February 14, 1937 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Earl Meyer & Eileen (Judy) Meyer, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Watts on September 4, 1954, and he preceded...