Obituaries

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

Rodney Scott Stephens

Rodney Scott Stephens

Nov 30, 2017

Rodney Scott Stephens, 38, of West York, IL, died at 5:07 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Lawrence County, IL. He was born July 26, 1979 in Robinson, IL, the son of Martin Duane Stephens & Roberta Eileen (Elliott) Stephens, both of whom survive. He married Marta Darline Breneman on April 2, 2016, and she too survives. He...

Dorothy Tennis Sagaser

Dorothy Tennis Sagaser

Nov 24, 2017

Dorothy Josephine Tennis Sagaser, 86, passed into her Savior's arms on November 24th, 2017. She was born May 16th, 1931, in Crawford County. The only child of Charles A. Tennis and Elva Ellen Stifle Tennis, she was beloved by her six children, fifteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a member of the RHS class of 1949. She was...

Betty Boren

Betty Boren

Nov 22, 2017

Betty Boren, 83, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:15 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born June 9, 1934 in Lukin, IL, the daughter of Charles Jefferson Pinkstaff & Beulah (Foss) Pinkstaff, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Alvin Boren on October 10, 1952, and...

Rhea Geneal Bond

Rhea Geneal Bond

Nov 19, 2017

Rhea Geneal Bond, 92, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, IL. She was born February 13, 1925 at home in Licking Township, Crawford County, IL, the daughter of Boyd Elias Gower & Imo Chloe (Stifle) Gower, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Leo...

Wayne Anton "Tony" Hyre

Wayne Anton "Tony" Hyre

Nov 16, 2017

Wayne Anton “Tony” Hyre, 80, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 12:07 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Danville, IL. He was born November 14, 1937 in rural Palestine, IL, the son of Hubert & Gertrude (Cochran) Hyre, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Maurice Barrett

Maurice Barrett

Nov 15, 2017

Maurice Barrett, 90, of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 11:20 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in the comfort of his home. He was born July 26, 1927 in Robinson, IL, the son of Charles H. Barrett & Hattie E. (Euwing) Barrett, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law...

Michael Myers

Michael Myers

Nov 11, 2017

Michael Myers, 61, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:27 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born February 15, 1956 in Robinson, IL, the son of Jerry & MaDonna (Eaton) Myers. He married Tommie Jeneen Stewart on June 19, 2004, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother, MaDonna...

Marilyn (Lindley) Edwards

Marilyn (Lindley) Edwards

Nov 7, 2017

Marilyn (Lindley) Edwards, 85, of West Union, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Casey Health Care Center in Casey, IL. She was born March 28, 1932 in Melrose Township, Clark County, IL, the youngest daughter of William Henry Lindley & Emma Cleo (Wells) Lindley, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Bert Edwards...

Marsha Marie Stanfield

Marsha Marie Stanfield

Nov 3, 2017

Marsha Marie Stanfield, age 64, of Palestine, IL, passed away while surrounded by her family at 4:45 PM on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Robinson, IL following many years of fighting cancer. She was born March 5, 1953 in Robinson IL, the daughter of Earl & Marion (Fortney) Moade. She was employed by EH Baare for 36 years before...

Lonna Sue Johnson

Lonna Sue Johnson

Nov 2, 2017

Lonna Sue Johnson died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 5:08 p.m. at her home in Robinson surrounded by her family. Mrs. Johnson was born to Frederick D. and Lola Reavill on August 9, 1933. Three years later, her mother died and her father married Alberta Martin. Lonna was a 1951 graduate of Robinson High School. She was a Real...

Margie Stone

Margie Stone

Oct 30, 2017

Margie Stone, 70, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:15 a.m. (EST) on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born February 25, 1947 in Robinson, IL the daughter of Clayton & Ruth (Boyd) McDaniel. She married Ted Stone on September 29, 1967, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Blake...

Larry Unkefer

Larry Unkefer

Oct 29, 2017

Larry Unkefer, 70, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:00 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born January 31, 1947 in Alliance, OH, the son of Roy Unkefer and Effie Galeno. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Colton High School in Colton, CA. A standout athlete in high school, he...

John  Harold Burner

John Harold Burner

Oct 22, 2017

John Harold Burner, 75, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on April 21, 1942, the son of Harold & Edith (Comer) Burner, whom both preceded him in death. He married Shirley Kay Corder on July 28, 1963, and she survives. He is...

Dr. William "Kip" Bedwell

Dr. William "Kip" Bedwell

Oct 21, 2017

Dr. William “Kip” Bedwell passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2017. Kip was born in Sullivan, IN on March 10, 1956 to Jesse and Barbara (Roberts) Bedwell. He married his high school sweetheart, Leah Monroe, of Carlisle, IN on October 21, 1978. An avid Hoosier, Kip graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1985. Upon graduation, he moved...

Shirley Doolittle

Shirley Doolittle

Oct 9, 2017

Shirley Ann Doolittle, 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2017 peacefully at her home surrounded by her children. She was born on June 21, 1939 in Martinsville, IL, the daughter of Golden & Flo (Keith) Doolittle, whom preceded in death. She was also preceded in death by brother, Bud Doolittle; by her sisters,...

Earl Eugene Reinbold

Earl Eugene Reinbold

Oct 7, 2017

Earl, known as Eugene or Gene in the Palestine area, was the oldest child of H. Harold Reinbold and Fern (Meeks) Reinbold. He is survived by two sisters & brothers-in-law, Louise & David Carroll of California and Shirley & Tony Lessman of New Jersey. He married Ruth Evelyn Knoblett in September 1953 and they had three daughters, all of...

Evelyn J. Wheeler

Evelyn J. Wheeler

Oct 4, 2017

Evelyn J. Wheeler went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2017. She was met at Heaven’s gate by her husband, John R. Wheeler, who passed on October 31, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Willis, Richard, Lloyd, Franklin D., Roy Duane (Major), and Jerry; by her sisters, Eris and Judith...

Stacey Rose Marie Miller

Stacey Rose Marie Miller

Oct 2, 2017

Stacey Rose Marie Miller, 31, of Robinson IL died at 12:23 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2017. She was born on December 12, 1985 in Great Lakes, IL the daughter of Denny Potts and Ruth Fields. She married William Scott Miller on October 13, 2007. She is also survived by her children, Christian Drury, Caitlyn Drury, Emily Miller, Brooklyn...

Dwayne Dee Waggoner

Dwayne Dee Waggoner

Sep 30, 2017

Dwayne Dee Waggoner, 57, died on September 30, 2017 in St. James, MO. He was born on December 28, 1959 in East Chicago, IN, the son of Oris & Winifred (Catt) Waggoner, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Sachiko (Nakatchi) Waggoner in June of 1979, and she preceded him in death in May of 1987. He...

Britte Lynn (Brannon) White

Britte Lynn (Brannon) White

Sep 25, 2017

Britte Lynn (Brannon) White, 22, of Palestine IL, died on Monday, September 25, 2017. She was born on November 10, 1994 in Robinson, the daughter of Shona (Brannon) Dunlap. Britte grew up in Palestine and Robinson and attended schools in both communities. She has worked at Hershey for the past two years, working as an operator in the Payday...