Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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...
Paula June Myers
Apr 6, 2018
Paula June Myers, 51, of Robinson, IL, died at 9:08 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born May 31, 1966 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Jerry Adams & Caroline (Stewart) Bowles, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Rodney Myers on June 20, 1987, and he survives....
Opal Marie Graham Cornwell
Apr 2, 2018
Opal Marie Graham Cornwell, 78, of rural West York, IL, died at 2:16 a.m. on April 2, 2018. Born in Crawford County, IL on July 20, 1939, she was the only child of Roscoe & Mary Graham. She married Daniel R. Cornwell on January 1, 1957. Although she wore many hats and did many things in her life, she...
Ray Ridgley
Apr 1, 2018
Ray Ridgley, 71, of Robinson, IL, died on April 1, 2018 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Greenwood, IN. He was born on May 26, 1946 in Vincennes, IN, the son of John Ray Ridgley & Marjorie (McMillen) Ridgley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Karen Ridgley....
Max Edison Riker
Mar 28, 2018
Max Edison Riker, 84, of Robinson, IL, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born October 31, 1933 at Riker Corner in Stoy, IL, the son of James Alva Edison Riker & Lou Ella (Bond) Riker. He started working odd jobs for neighboring farmers at an early age and worked at the...
Ruth Sparks
Mar 28, 2018
Ruth Sparks, 91, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born January 13, 1927 in Willow Hill, IL, the daughter of John Marvin Fowler & Maude Josephine (Pleasant) Fowler, both of whom preceded her in death. She married her beloved husband of 73 years, Bill...
Robert "Bob" Charles Fuller
Mar 27, 2018
Robert “Bob” Charles Fuller, 87, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:33 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born June 28, 1930 in Palestine, IL the son of Ora Delbert Fuller & Lena (Little) Fuller. He married Debbie (Stone) on December 26, 1979 and she survives. He is also survived...

