Obituaries

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

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...

Nona Gullett

Nona Gullett

Nov 30, 2016

Nona Gullett, 79, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:09 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her home. She was born March 26, 1937 in Heathsville, IL, the daughter of Charles & Hazel (Roderick) Chiddix, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Floyd Eugene Gullett on September 16, 1958 and he preceded her in death on April...

Donald Eugene Ziegler

Donald Eugene Ziegler

Nov 28, 2016

Donald Eugene Ziegler, 73, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:50 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home in Robinson. He was born February 24, 1943 in Robinson, the son of Lester & Nellie (Coler) Ziegler, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Wilson; and his brother, Robert...

Debra "Debbie" Lowe

Debra "Debbie" Lowe

Nov 28, 2016

Debra “Debbie” Lowe, 59, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:14 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was born August 23, 1957 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Richard "Dick" Rodgers & Sharon Beard Rodgers. She married Greg Lowe on February 22, 1975 and he survives. She is also survived by her children,...

Harold Eugene "Pee Wee" Lankston

Harold Eugene "Pee Wee" Lankston

Nov 26, 2016

Harold Eugene “Pee Wee” Lankston, 69, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:35 PM on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. He was born September 9, 1947 in Palestine, the son of Harold Lankston & Ruth Maddox Lankston, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Shawn Lankston....

James Herbert Buchanan

James Herbert Buchanan

Nov 21, 2016

James Herbert Buchanan, 85, Kokomo, passed away at 8:03 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born October 25, 1931, in Palestine, Illinois, the son of the late Luther H. and Rebecca S. (Dickinson) Buchanan. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1949 and served in the United States Army during the Korean...