Obituaries

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

Patty Wade

Patty Wade

Apr 13, 2019

Patty J. Wade, 70, of Flat Rock, IL, went to be with the Lord at 2:41 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN, surrounded by her precious family. She was born April 23, 1948 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Richard & Hattie (Goff) McIntire, both of whom preceded her in death....

Roy Dewayne Cork

Roy Dewayne Cork

Apr 11, 2019

Roy DeWayne Cork, 67, of West Union, IL, passed away April 11, 2019 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 16, 1952 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Margaret Ellis Cork and Clay Cork, Jr., who preceded him in death. Roy attended Hutsonville High School and graduated in the class of 1970. He retired after...

Wanda Rose Weger

Wanda Rose Weger

Apr 9, 2019

Wanda Rose Weger of Flat Rock, IL, died at 5:51 p.m. on April 9, 2019 at Riva Ridge Memory Care in Leander, TX. She was born March 23, 1922, in Duncanville, IL the daughter of James William Love and Elizabeth (Rush) Rich. She married John Weger on October 18, 1946, and he preceded her in death on June 26,...

Henry "Hank" Chapman

Henry "Hank" Chapman

Apr 6, 2019

Henry “Hank” Chapman, 84, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:15 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Robinson, IL. He was born on July 2, 1934 in Oblong, IL, the son of Walter E. Chapman & Cora A. (Cook) Chapman; both of whom preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his son, Martin Keith Chapman (in infancy);...

Paul Eugene Dunlap

Paul Eugene Dunlap

Apr 5, 2019

Paul Eugene Dunlap, 82, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:40 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Brookstone Estates of Robinson. He was born October 6, 1936 in Hardinville, IL, the son of Thomas Dunlap & Jenny Marie (Spiker) Dunlap; both of whom preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Wells. He married...

Tancy Finkbiner

Tancy Finkbiner

Apr 4, 2019

Tancy Finkbiner, age 84 of rural Palestine, passed away on April 4, 2019 in Clearwater, FL, where she had been spending the winter. She was born Marian Frances Cochran on April 29, 1934 in Bedford, IN, the daughter of Marion Francis Cochran and Gladys Priest Cochran. The family moved to Robinson where Tancy’s father worked as a block man...

Anita Louise Branum

Anita Louise Branum

Apr 2, 2019

Anita Louise Branum, 77, of Upland, CA, formerly of Palestine, IL, died at 3:42 a.m. (PST) on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland. She was born on December 14, 1941 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Ray Adams & Ethel (Brashear) Adams, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded...

Mary Newell

Mary Newell

Mar 23, 2019

Mary Newell, 58, of Dennison, IL, died at 10:26 a.m. (EST) on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born September 25, 1960 in Berwyn, IL the daughter of Edlie James Wright & Anna Belle (Holley) Williams, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Charles Newell on May 2, 2000, and...

John W. Maddox

John W. Maddox

Mar 21, 2019

John W. Maddox, 89, of Palestine, IL, died at 2:11 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Arbor Rose of Robinson. He was born on July 1, 1929 in Palestine, IL, the son of Napoleon Maddox & Mattie (Cook) Maddox, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Mary Ellen Sturm on July 17, 1948 and she preceded...

Mervin "Ed" Deal

Mervin "Ed" Deal

Mar 19, 2019

Mervin “Ed” Deal, 89, of Dundee, FL, died at 3:07 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Life Care Center of Winter Haven. He was born May 2, 1929 in Farmersburg, IN, the son of James “Ed” & Lura (Swinger) Deal, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Loren Deal;...

Laura Jane (Sinclair) Snider

Laura Jane (Sinclair) Snider

Mar 17, 2019

Laura Jane (Sinclair) Snider, 91, of Casey, IL, died at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Simple Blessings in Casey, IL. She was born October 6, 1927 in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of Arthur B. & Lora (Weger) Sinclair, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Marion J. Snider on October 9, 1948 and he...

Kristy Cunningham

Kristy Cunningham

Mar 16, 2019

Kristy Cunningham, 51, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:51 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN. She was born July 14, 1967 in Robinson, IL, the daughter James & Nancy (Provines) Harrison, both of whom survive. She married Joe Cunningham on April 7, 1995 and he too survives. She is...

Tom Phillippe

Tom Phillippe

Mar 14, 2019

Tom Phillippe, 76, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:15 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born March 7, 1943 in Robinson, the son of Lawrence & Beth (Carey) Phillippe, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Myrna Watson on February 15, 1962 and they were married for...

Chris Fowler

Chris Fowler

Mar 13, 2019

Chris Fowler, 53, of Hutsonville, IL, died at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 25, 1965 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Fred & Phyllis Jo (Bridgewater) Fowler. Chris grew up in the Hutsonville area and was a 1983 graduate of Hutsonville High...

Floyd Terrell

Floyd Terrell

Mar 8, 2019

Floyd Terrell, 85, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall, IL. He was born on August 28, 1933 in Spencer, IN, the son of Floyd Terrell & Lorena (Edwards) Terrell, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Nina Taylor on May 3, 1982 and she...

Robert "Bob" Allen Kurpiel

Robert "Bob" Allen Kurpiel

Mar 8, 2019

Robert “Bob” Allen Kurpiel, 64, of Green Brier, IL died at 9:24 a.m. (EST) on March 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born August 17, 1954 in La Porte, IN, the son of Alvin S. & Mary (Musgrave) Kurpiel, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...

Evelyn Lenore Cunefare

Evelyn Lenore Cunefare

Mar 5, 2019

Evelyn Lenore Cunefare, 82, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at her home. Evelyn was born March 16, 1937, in Oblong, IL, the daughter of Dorsey F. and Blanch (Welker) Kirk, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Arthur Eugene Cunefare on May 7, 1961. He preceded her in death on July 3,...

Carolyn A.  Hanna

Carolyn A. Hanna

Mar 5, 2019

Carolyn A. Hanna, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Tucson, AZ. She was born December 20, 1939 in Flat Rock IL. She was a 1957 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN. She attended Purdue University where she met and married James E. Hanna. Carolyn lived in Hudson, Ohio for 35 years and...

Joe Eugene Wagaman

Joe Eugene Wagaman

Mar 4, 2019

Joe Eugene Wagaman, 84, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Martinsville, IN, died at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. He was born on February 27, 1935 in Martinsville, the son of Harry Wagaman & Dorothy (Schaeffer) Wagaman, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...

Robert "Bob" Martin Fry

Robert "Bob" Martin Fry

Mar 4, 2019

Robert “Bob” Martin Fry, 94, of rural Robinson, IL passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Magnolia Center at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1924, in Robinson, IL, the son of Walter V. and Bessie K. (Otey) Fry, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Clellene R. (McCarty) Fry on May 10, 1947,...