Obituaries

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

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...

Cleo Thackrey

Cleo Thackrey

Jul 3, 2016

Verna Cleo Thackrey, 90, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Timbercreek Village in Robinson. She was born January 13, 1926 in Burnt Prairie, IL, the daughter of Elmer Leo Cox & Carrie Harl Cox, both of whom preceded her in death. Cleo was a 1944 graduate of Fairfield High School. She married...

Inga Tracy

Inga Tracy

Jul 3, 2016

Inga Bertine Tracy, 90, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 4:10 a.m. on July 3, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was born October 1, 1925 in Millerville, IL, the daughter of James Otis Matthews & Anna Jemima (Green) Matthews, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Byron...

Donald Jerome Huss

Donald Jerome Huss

Jul 3, 2016

Donald Jerome Huss, age 66, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away at 6:40 am on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL following an extended illness. He was born on September 3, 1949 in Olney, IL, the son of LeRoy P. Huss and Florence H. (Hann) Huss. Don was an A.S.I. certified mechanic and...

Christopher Bell Pappageorge

Christopher Bell Pappageorge

Jul 1, 2016

Christopher Bell Pappageorge, born in Cook County, Illinois November 10, 1946, the son of S. Charles Pappageorge and Marsha Good Pappageorge, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Deborah on December 25, 1952; and a brother, Jonathan on January 4, 1989. Chris married Marie Hart...

Deborah K. Delay

Deborah K. Delay

Jun 28, 2016

Deborah Kaye DeLay, 66, of Alpharetta, Ga. passed away on June 28, 2016, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Debby was born on May 1, 1950, the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Baker) DeLay. She grew up in Metropolis, Ill. and graduated from Metropolis Community High School in 1968. She attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where she earned...

Darrell Delain Manhart

Darrell Delain Manhart

Jun 28, 2016

Darrell Delain Manhart, 87, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:48 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born June 25, 1929 in Robinson, IL, the son of George Darrell Manhart & Fern Irene (Ogle) Manhart, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Loretta Privett on July 4,...

Terry Wayne Oliver

Terry Wayne Oliver

Jun 25, 2016

Terry Wayne Oliver, 58, of West York, IL, died on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1958 in Hutsonville, IL, the son of Ivan C. Oliver & Lois E. Thatcher Oliver, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister & brother-in-law, Ramona & Dale Nash....

Shirley Beabout

Shirley Beabout

Jun 20, 2016

Shirley Beabout, 65, of Palestine, IL, died at 5:56 (EST) on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born February 4, 1951 in Shelbyville, TN the daughter of George K. Rich & Hattie B. Lankford Rich, both of whom preceded her in death. Shirley married Roger Beabout on May 30, 1969 and...

Sandra Pearl Certain

Sandra Pearl Certain

Jun 17, 2016

Sandra Pearl Certain, 69, died at 3:15 p.m. (EST) on Friday, June 17, 2016 in Otterbein, IN. She was born January 20, 1947 in York Township, the daughter of Frederick Daugherty & June Murphy Daugherty, both of whom preceded her in death. Pearl married Robert M. Certain on January 22, 1964, and he preceded her in death on February...

Nina June Mcgraw

Nina June Mcgraw

Jun 16, 2016

Nina June McGraw, 83, passed away on June 16th in Lewiston, Maine. She was born August 12th, 1932 in Mercer county, MO to Edward and Laura Still. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Nina worked in service to the Palestine First United Methodist Church on the Board of Trustees in Palestine, IL and also served as...

Pauline Miner

Pauline Miner

Jun 15, 2016

Pauline Miner, 91, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Robinson, IL. She was born February 28, 1925 in LaSalle, IL, the daughter of Stephen Larres & Anna Dolanc Larres, both of whom preceded her in death. Pauline married Roy Miner on November 14, 1945, and he preceded her in...

Sharron Lynette (Elliott) Lasam

Sharron Lynette (Elliott) Lasam

Jun 13, 2016

Sharron Lasam, 69, of Palestine, IL died at 5:46 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was born May 24, 1947 in Petersburg, IN, the daughter of Ernest Wayne Elliott & Betty Lou (Kendall) Elliott, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Elliott....

Brad Gaddis

Brad Gaddis

Jun 12, 2016

Brad Gaddis, 55, of Palestine, IL, died at 12:06 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born August 19, 1960 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Roscoe & Marcia Gaddis. He married Christala Bonesteel on January 10, 2003, and she survives. He is also survived by his four children,...