Obituaries

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

Marcella Slater

Marcella Slater

Aug 11, 2016

Marcella Slater, 85, of Robinson, IL, died at 12:35 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis, IN. She was born February 22, 1931 in Homer, IL, the daughter of Harry Cutright & Floe (Thompson) Cutright, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Leo Slater on January 13, 1951, and...

Rita Elder

Rita Elder

Aug 9, 2016

Rita Elder, 63, of Robinson, IL, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born November 17, 1952 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Robert O. McCord & Avis May (Adams) McCord, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Marsha McCord. She...

Jenna Marie Hamm

Jenna Marie Hamm

Aug 7, 2016

Jenna Marie Hamm, 31, of Hillsboro, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 6:35 a.m. in Hillsboro, IL. Jenna was born on August 16, 1984, in Litchfield, IL, to Greg Bernhardt, Raymond, IL and Pat (Runge) Bernhardt, Robinson, IL. Jenna married Brandon Hamm on September 17, 2010, in Kentucky. He survives in Hillsboro,...

Jo Etta York

Jo Etta York

Aug 7, 2016

Jo Etta York, 71, of Hutsonville, IL, died at 9:06 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born July 26, 1945 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Leslie Durwood Plew & Nina Ruth (York) Plew, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Bud Martin

Bud Martin

Aug 4, 2016

Bud S. Martin, 87, of Palestine, IL, went to be with the Lord at 8:42 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. He was born October 8, 1928 in in Palestine, IL, the son of Ben Martin & Inez Dillman Martin, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Helen McCammon...

Paul W. Mcdaniel

Paul W. Mcdaniel

Jul 31, 2016

Paul W. McDaniel, 86, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 9:12 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 18, 1929 in Palestine, the son of Valmore “Holey” McDaniel & Nellie (McCorkle) McDaniel. He was a 1947 graduate of Palestine High School, and went on to serve his...

Samuel Lee Cornwell

Samuel Lee Cornwell

Jul 26, 2016

Samuel Lee “Sam” Cornwell, 73, of Casey, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Heartland Nursing Center in Casey, IL. He was born October 11, 1942 in Robinson, IL, the son of Samuel Wesley Cornwell & Emma Ida (Dunlap) Cornwell, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also...

Mary Warren

Mary Warren

Jul 25, 2016

Mary Warren, 83, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Heritage Health in Robinson. She was born January 27, 1933 in Perth Amboy, NJ, the daughter of Anthony Torchio & Rose (Donato) Torchio, both of whom preceded her in death. She married John “Jack” Warren on June 11, 1955, and he preceded her...

Mary Alice Powell

Mary Alice Powell

Jul 23, 2016

Mary Alice Powell, 65, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson, IL. She was born January 13, 1951 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Jack Nissrod & Mary Johnson Nissrod, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Everett Powell on January 5, 1973, and...

Wanda Murdock

Wanda Murdock

Jul 21, 2016

Wanda Murdock, 87, of Palestine, IL, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born October 13, 1928 in Oblong, IL, the daughter of Arthur Harris & Violet (Dunlap) Harris, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Raymond Murdock in 1947 and he preceded her in death on August...

Raymond Clarence Halter

Raymond Clarence Halter

Jul 21, 2016

Raymond Clarence Halter, 80, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Robinson, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Club Health and Rehabilitation Center in The Villages, FL after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born June 13, 1936, near Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Edmond & Barbara Halter, both of whom preceded him in death. He was...

Janet S. Littlejohn

Janet S. Littlejohn

Jul 20, 2016

Janet S. Littlejohn, 67, of Annapolis, IL, died at 5:17 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Annapolis. She was born January 12, 1949 in Robinson, the daughter of Herold and Martha (Spade) Jacobs, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Robert Littlejohn on August 17th, 1968, and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2015....

Gary Wayne Wampler

Gary Wayne Wampler

Jul 20, 2016

Gary Wayne Wampler of Robinson, IL, died on July 20, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 11, 1953 in Birds, IL, the son of August Leigh Wampler & Anna Catherine (Edgington) Wampler, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Glen Hess & his mother-in-law, Mildred...

George E. Kinser

George E. Kinser

Jul 19, 2016

George E. Kinser, 85, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:10 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born January 31, 1931 in Monon, IN, the son of Jessie Elmer & Nellie Ruth (Peterson) Kinser, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Joann Maxwell on December 20, 1957,...

Mildred Irene Zielinski

Mildred Irene Zielinski

Jul 18, 2016

Mildred Irene (Simons) Zielinski, 95, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:05 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was born March 2, 1921 near Hardinville, IL, the daughter of James & Bernice (Ballard) Simons, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Ray Zielinski on June 22, 1964, and he preceded her...

James David "J.D." Mckee

James David "J.D." Mckee

Jul 15, 2016

James David “J.D.” McKee, 77, of Robinson, IL, died on July 15, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born April 14, 1939 in Robinson, the son of Lester “Mickey” Wilson McKee & Opal M. (Gibson) McKee, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law & mother-in-law,...

Lora Louise Lewsader-Hamilton

Lora Louise Lewsader-Hamilton

Jul 13, 2016

Lora Louise Lewsader-Hamilton, 70, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:35 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born June 26, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John Lewsader & Ella Louise (McHenry) Lewsader, both of whom preceded her in death. Lora married Clifford Ben Hamilton on November 4, 1963,...

Kevin Pethtel

Kevin Pethtel

Jul 9, 2016

Kevin Pethtel, 54, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 8:35 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Hospice of Charleston in Mount Pleasant, SC. He was born July 13, 1961 in Robinson, IL, the son of David & Barbara (Dispennett) Pethtel-Acord, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by...

Donald Donnie Johnson,  Jr.

Donald Donnie Johnson, Jr.

Jul 8, 2016

Donald 'Donnie' G. Johnson, Jr., 66, of Palestine, IL, died Friday, July 8, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL. He was born February 12, 1950 in Elwood, IN, the son of Donald Gene Johnson, Sr. & Dorothy Pauline (Short) Johnson. Donnie married Michelle Fowler on May 30, 2004, and she survives. He is also survived by his...

Ella Mae Knoblett

Ella Mae Knoblett

Jul 6, 2016

Ella Mae Knoblett, 97, of Palestine, IL, died at 4:12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Aspen Creek in Robinson. She was born August 30, 1918 in Porterville, IL the daughter of Claude & Eva (Burcham) Peterson both of whom preceded her in death. Ella Mae married Oris J. Knoblett on January 1, 1935, and he preceded her...