Obituaries

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

Jack Webster

Jack Webster

Jan 10, 2017

Jack Webster, 78, was called home by the Lord in accordance to His plan at 10:35 a.m. (EST) on January 10, 2017, surrounded by his family at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born January 22, 1938 in Paoli, IN the son of John Edward Webster & Louella (Longest) Webster, both of whom preceded him in death....

Doyle Wayne Nidey

Doyle Wayne Nidey

Jan 9, 2017

Doyle Wayne Nidey, 48, of Palestine, IL, died at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on Monday, January 9, 2017. Doyle is now at peace and free of pain after many years of struggling with his illness. Doyle was born June 23, 1968 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL, to Barbara & Jack, Sr. Nidey. Doyle graduated from...

Carol Sue Maggard

Carol Sue Maggard

Jan 8, 2017

Carol Sue Maggard, 80, of Palestine, IL, died at 8:27 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born October 14, 1936 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Roy Horton & Hazel Marie (Stevens) Horton, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Albert Maggard on August 25, 1979,...

Lisa Marie Miller

Lisa Marie Miller

Jan 6, 2017

Lisa Marie Miller, 39, of Robinson, IL, died at 6:12 p.m. (EST) on Friday, January 6, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1977 in Paris, IL, the daughter of John & Brenda (Dunlap) Graham. She grew up in Robinson and was a 1995 graduate of Robinson High...

Harold Alonzo Bond

Harold Alonzo Bond

Dec 31, 2016

Harold Alonzo Bond departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Aldie Caring Center, Aldie, VA. He was born November 23, 1932 and raised in the Oblong area, the son of Matthew and Gertie (Battershell) Bond. He graduated from Oblong High School in 1951. He went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army as...

Linda Yvonne Arnold

Linda Yvonne Arnold

Dec 29, 2016

Linda Yvonne Arnold, 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was born May 6, 1938 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Martin Goad & Francis (Deaver) Goad, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Jack LeRoy Arnold on February 11, 1955 and he preceded...

Tommy Dale Phillippe

Tommy Dale Phillippe

Dec 28, 2016

Tommy Dale Phillippe, 50, of Robinson, IL, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born January 17, 1966 in North Kingston, RI, the son of Tommy Charles Phillippe & Myrna Kay (Watson) Phillippe. Tommy Dale was a 1984 graduate of Robinson High School. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army for 8 years....

Kelley Ann Jenkins

Kelley Ann Jenkins

Dec 26, 2016

Kelley Ann Jenkins, 38, of Martinsville, IL, died at 7:40 a.m. on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born January 3, 1978 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Ronald E. Jenkins & Kathy (Dennison) Jenkins. Kelley attended Lawrenceville High School and went on to become a CNA. She worked at Parkview Nursing...

Ralph Blankenbeker

Ralph Blankenbeker

Dec 25, 2016

Ralph Blankenbeker, 74, of rural Martinsville, IL, died at 2:00 a.m. on December 25, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born December 21, 1942 the son of Kenneth & Cora (Chapman) Blankenbeker, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Blankenbeker. He is survived by his sons,...

Margaret Mullins

Margaret Mullins

Dec 22, 2016

Margaret Mullins, 94, of Robinson, IL, died at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on August 19, 1922, the daughter of James and Sarah Lloyd. She married Manford Mullins on Mar. 28, 1946. Margaret devoted her life to her husband of 70 years...

Irene Perkins

Irene Perkins

Dec 22, 2016

Irene Perkins, 95, of West Union, IL, died at 11:51 p.m. on Thursday, December 22nd at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Paris, IL. A private family service will be held at the Danville National Cemetery in Danville, IL. The Prust-Hosch Funeral Home in West Union is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Hilderbrand

Nancy Hilderbrand

Dec 20, 2016

Nancy Hilderbrand, 63, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 1:25 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born June 7, 1953 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Samuel Elmo Stevenson & Wilma Wright Stevenson, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Harold A. Harrison, Jr.

Harold A. Harrison, Jr.

Dec 16, 2016

Harold A. Harrison, Jr., 85, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:53 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born January 26, 1931 in Robinson, IL, the son of Harold A. Harrison, Sr. & Anna Kellogg Harrison, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...

Mary Evaline (Lamb) Hamilton

Mary Evaline (Lamb) Hamilton

Dec 14, 2016

Mary Evaline (Lamb) Hamilton, age 96, of Robinson, IL, died Wednesday, December 14, at 10 pm at Ridgeview Care Center, Oblong, IL, after many months of declining health. Born March 11, 1920, in Oblong IL, she was the daughter of Palmer and Iva (Ames) Lamb. On June 28, 1939, she married Hobart Hamilton. He preceded her in death October...

Judith "Judy" Job

Judith "Judy" Job

Dec 11, 2016

Judith “Judy” Job, 73, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:32 a.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at St Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, IN, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born February 5, 1943 in Greencastle, IN. She was preceded in death by her father; and by her husband, Ronald Job on October 26, 2016. She is survived...

Charles "Charlie" Elder

Charles "Charlie" Elder

Dec 11, 2016

Charles "Charlie" Elder, 83, of Palestine, IL, died at 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. He was born March 24, 1933 in Palestine, the son of Noble Elder & Odrus Turner Elder, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack Elder; by his...

Charlotte Ann Christensen

Charlotte Ann Christensen

Dec 11, 2016

Charlotte Ann Christensen, 79, of Marshall, IL, died at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 29, 1937 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Russell Farr & Juanita West Farr, both of whom preceded her in death. Charlotte married Curtis Raymond Christensen on January 1, 1960, and he...

Terri Lee Kuhn

Terri Lee Kuhn

Dec 4, 2016

Terri Lee Kuhn, 60, of Marshall, IL, died at 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Casey Healthcare Center in Casey, IL. She was born July 8, 1956 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of John Hubert “Hubie” English & Maxine Perisho English, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

John W. "Jack" Sims

John W. "Jack" Sims

Dec 1, 2016

John W. “Jack” Sims, age 86, passed away on December 1, 2016 at the home of his son, James Sims in Robinson, IL. He was born December 27, 1929 in Sullivan, IN, the son of Gerald & Lucille (Mason) Sims, who owned the General Store in New Lebanon, IN. They both preceded him in death. He was also preceded...

Henry Bice

Henry Bice

Nov 30, 2016

Henry William Bice, 89, of Robinson died Wednesday, November 30th at 4:59am EST at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes IN. He was born August 8th, 1927, in Vincennes, the son of Gilbert and Nettie (Gardener) Bice. He worked as a Custodian at Vincennes University for over 10 years, and in his free time enjoyed karate, earning the rank...