Obituaries

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

Robert Edward "Ed" Johnson

Robert Edward "Ed" Johnson

Jul 8, 2018

Robert Edward “Ed” Johnson, age 68, of Mt. Sterling, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Heritage Health, Therapy & Senior Care in Mt. Sterling. He was born February 28, 1950 in Crawford County, IL, the son of Herman Edward and Methel June Dunlap Johnson. He was a member of...

Donald Bertram

Donald Bertram

Jun 30, 2018

Donald Bertram, 84, of Robinson, IL, died at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson. He was born March 15, 1934 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Richard Bertram, Sr. & Alice (Van Houtte) Bertram, both of whom preceded him in death. He married his childhood sweetheart, Sue Jane Castleberry on July...

Stephen Lorance

Stephen Lorance

Jun 29, 2018

Stephen Lorance, 74, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:06 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born June 10, 1944 in Anderson, IN the son of Gerald & Bessie (DeBolt) Lorance, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Judy Shears on June 7, 1968, and she preceded him in death...

Frances Rodgers

Frances Rodgers

Jun 26, 2018

Frances Rodgers, 78, of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. She was born on January 14, 1940 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Ralph Seaney & Minnie (Brashear) Seaney, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Frederick Arthur Rodgers on October 11, 1975, and...

Ray Wells

Ray Wells

Jun 25, 2018

Ray Wells, 80, of West York, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born on November 27, 1937 in Roodhouse, IL, the seventh child of Irvin Wells & Ruth (Cowhick) Wells’ eleven children. They both preceded him in death. He married Marilyn Evans on November 1, 1957, and they were...

James E.  Miller Jr.

James E. Miller Jr.

Jun 23, 2018

James E. Miller, Jr. , 69, of Forsyth, GA, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away Saturday June 23rd, 2018. “Jim” was born in Robinson, Illinois on July 20th, 1948 to James E. and Betty Jane (Spade) Miller. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Gary (Alice) Miller; by his sister, Janice (David) Atkinson; and several...

William "Jack" Chamblin

William "Jack" Chamblin

Jun 21, 2018

William “Jack” Chamblin, 86, died peacefully June 21, 2018, at his Hilltop Ranch near his hometown of Robinson. Jack was born October 27, 1931, one of three sons whose parents were the late Charles Donald and Bertha Mae Cox Chamblin of Robinson. When he was only two, Jack, along with his parents and brothers Don Jr. and Dick, moved...

Steve Cohoon

Steve Cohoon

Jun 20, 2018

Steve Cohoon, 79, of Oblong, IL, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born June 20, 1939 in Yale, IL, the son of Elmer & Gertie Opal (Frost) Cohoon, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Helen Maggot on September 18, 1969, and they were married for 44 years before...

Robert  Franklin Leloup

Robert Franklin Leloup

Jun 18, 2018

Robert Franklin LeLoup, 72, of Marshall, passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1945 in Gary, IN, the son of Norman LeLoup & Opal (Beaugher) LeLoup; both of whom preceded him in death. He also preceded in death by his son, Randy LeLoup; by his daughter, Marla...

Ellen "Ellie" Schick

Ellen "Ellie" Schick

Jun 17, 2018

Ellen “Ellie” Schick, 1, of Olney, IL, died Sunday, June 17th in Olney, IL. She was born December 8, 2016 in Olney, the daughter of Tara Petitjean & Daniel Schick. From an early age, she proved to have a sassy personality, just like her mom. She will be remembered as a funny, goofy girl who loved being outside. She...

James L. Ramsey

James L. Ramsey

Jun 16, 2018

James L. Ramsey, 80, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 24, 1937, the son of James V. Ramsey and Helen (Leach) Ramsey, both of whom preceded in death. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Caitlyn Ramsey; by his...

Todd Mickler

Todd Mickler

Jun 15, 2018

Todd Mickler, 49, of O’Fallon, IL, died at 2:35 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 27, 1968 in Robinson, IL, the son of Michael Mickler & Suzie (Wampler) Mickler. He grew up in the Lawrenceville area and graduated from Lawrenceville High School in 1987. He went on to...

Diane Turner

Diane Turner

Jun 10, 2018

Diane Turner, 62, of Palestine, IL, died at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. She was born December 1, 1955 in Vigo County, IN, the daughter of James William “Bill” Jodry & Pauline (Earlywine) Jodry, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda...

Myrna Phillippe

Myrna Phillippe

Jun 10, 2018

Myrna Phillippe, 75, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at 7:55 a.m. (EST) on June 10, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born February 5, 1943 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Robert W. Watson, Sr. & Fern (Fuller) Watson-Jordan, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death...

Michael Beatty

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

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

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

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

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

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...