Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Czarina Carter
Jan 11, 2018
Czarina Carter, 90, of Palestine, IL died at 3:34 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on March 23, 1927 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Clair Newlin & Ruby Finch (Newlin) McCormick both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Mills Carter on October 16, 1948 and...
Neva Mcintosh
Jan 7, 2018
Neva C. McIntosh, 90, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:58 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born on January 14, 1927 in Robinson, the daughter of Pearle Pickett Lewis & Minnie (Dispennet) Lewis, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Lawrence McIntosh on April 10, 1948 and he...
Michael Nickich
Jan 3, 2018
Michael Sam Nickich died January 3, 2018, after a short illness. Michael was born on July 2, 1954, in Lebanon, Oregon, to Donald and Lucille Nickich. Following high school graduation in Canby, OR, Michael joined the US Army and was stationed in Seneca, NY. After being discharged from the Army, he joined his parents in Ketchikan, AK, where he...
John Wayne Illyes
Dec 31, 2017
John Wayne Illyes, 73, of Palestine, IL passed away unexpectedly at 12:02 p.m. on December 31, 2017 at Casey Health Care in Casey, IL. He was born August 13, 1944 in rural Palestine, the son of John W. Illyes, Sr. & Marjorie (Espy) Illyes, both of whom preceded him in death. He attended the local schools and graduated from...
Larry Dean Hitt
Dec 30, 2017
Larry Dean Hitt, 59, of Robinson, IL died at 6:19 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the comfort of his home. He was born on December 3, 1958 in Washington, IN. He married Rebecca “Becky” Lowe on December 9, 2006, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons & daughters-in-law, Travis & Marty Hitt (Mattoon, IL),...
John R. Kasinger
Dec 28, 2017
John R. Kasinger, 77, of Palestine, IL, died at 3:46 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born October 6, 1940 in Saint Francisville, IL the son of Raymond & Mary (Bledsoe) Kasinger, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, John Raymond...
Jennifer "Jenny" Tracy
Dec 26, 2017
Jennifer "Jenny" Tracy, 55, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:29 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 along with her mother, Karan Joan Shonk, the result of a car accident. She was born on July 27, 1962 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Jacob “Jake” Shonk & Karan Joan (Brashear) Shonk, the former of whom survives. She married John “Marty”...
Karan Joan Shonk
Dec 26, 2017
Karan Joan Shonk, 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 along with her daughter, Jennifer “Jenny” Tracy, the result of a car accident. Joan was born on November 23, 1939 in rural Montgomery township, IL, the daughter of Graydon Brashear & Goldie (Climer) Brashear, both of whom preceded her in death. Her day...
Wayne Harvey Swartz
Dec 26, 2017
Wayne Harvey Swartz, 88, of York, IL, died at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in the comfort of his home. He was born October 29, 1929 in Robinson, IL, the son of Grover Swartz & Loretta (Berry) Swartz, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Shirley Covich on October 29, 1957, and she preceded him...
Richard Bex
Dec 24, 2017
Richard Lee Bex, 54, of Terre Haute, IN, died at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born October 13, 1963 in Terre Haute, the son of Charles Bex & Ruby (Mendenhall) Bex, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Bex...
Burton Joe Riggs
Dec 24, 2017
Burton Joe Riggs, 84, of Marshall, IL, left this world on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Terre Haute, IN with family by his side. He was born October 21, 1933 in West Union, IL, the son of Joseph William Riggs & Ida Craig Riggs. He married Dorothy Jeanne Thompson on July 6, 1958. Burton served his country in the...
Kathleen Smithenry
Dec 24, 2017
Kathleen Smithenry, 68, of Oblong, IL passed away peacefully at her home at 4:29 p.m. on Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born on December 30, 1948, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Ralph Pimentel & Catherine (Gillaspie) Bradbury, both whom preceded her in death. She married Roger “Toot” Watson in January of 1966, and he preceded her...
Georgia Ann Correll
Dec 22, 2017
Georgia Ann Correll,73, of Heathsville, IL died at 9:36 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Heritage Health, Robinson, IL. She was born on January 4, 1944 in Russellville, IL, the daughter of George Wilber & Helen (Burress) Wilber, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jason Correll; and by...
Byrl E. Jones
Dec 20, 2017
Byrl E. Jones, 97, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Paris Community Hospital in Paris, IL. He was born June 14, 1920 in Willow Hill, IL, the son of Bert Jones & Bertha (Ridlen) Jones, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Mildred Glenore Ikemire on June 18, 1966,...
Anna Laura Wesley
Dec 19, 2017
Anna Laura Wesley, 91, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson, IL. She was born October 14, 1926 in Honey Creek Township, the daughter of Harry W. Montgomery & Alice A. (Pinkstaff) Montgomery, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Woodrow F. Wesley on August...
Frederick "Fred" Bertram
Dec 16, 2017
Frederick “Fred” Bertram, 87, of Robinson, IL died on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was born on November 8, 1930 in Moline, IL, the son of Richard Bertram, Sr. & Alice (Van Houtte) Bertram, both whom preceded in death. He married Shirley Dawdy on January 20, 1952 and she preceded him in death on September 16, 1990. He then...
Sarah Rebecca Walden Estep
Dec 14, 2017
Sarah Rebecca Walden Estep, 87, of Robinson, IL died at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Arbor Rose Memory Care. She was born on October 22, 1930 in Robinson township, IL, the daughter of Clint Mann & Ruth (Holmes) Mann, both whom preceded in death. She married Furl Edward Walden on October 23, 1948, and he preceded...
Clarence Wheeler Jr.
Dec 13, 2017
Clarence Wheeler, Jr., 88 of Camden, AR, formerly of Palestine, IL, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. He was born June 23, 1929 in Vincennes, IN, the son of Clarence B. Wheeler & Helen Marie (Barnes) Wheeler, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Doris Myers in 1951, and...
Jessie Baker
Dec 11, 2017
Jessie “Whitey” Baker, 77, of Bridgeport, IL, died at 7:37 p.m. (EST) on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born April 14, 1940 in Palestine, IL, the son of John O. & Jessie C. (Brashear) Baker, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
Norris Gene Maddox
Dec 10, 2017
Norris Gene Maddox, 88, of Palestine, IL, died at 3:30 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born May 8, 1929 in Heathsville, IL, the son of James Weaver Maddox & Amy Angeline (Brashear) Maddox, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Carol Sue Price on November 10,...
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