Obituaries

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

James Oliver Bradbury

James Oliver Bradbury

Apr 8, 2016

James Oliver Bradbury, 90, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:30 p.m. on April 8, 2016 at the South Campus of the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. He was born June 14, 1925 in Evansville, IN, the son of Arthur Bradbury & Lucille Stevens Bradbury, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his beloved step-mother, Pearlene Bradbury...

Clarence "Sonny" Mann,  Jr.

Clarence "Sonny" Mann, Jr.

Apr 3, 2016

Clarence E. 'Sonny' Mann, Jr., 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born August 28, 1937 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Clarence Mann, Sr. & Evelyn (Woodruff) Mann. Sonny married Monica Hall on August 28, 1958, and she survives. He is also...

Josephine "Jo" Chapman

Josephine "Jo" Chapman

Apr 3, 2016

Josephine “Jo” Doris Chapman, died with family by her side, shortly after midnight, Sunday April 3, 2016, a resident of the Heritage Health Center in Robinson, IL. She leaves surviving her three children, Larry Chapman and wife Gail of DeMotte, IN, Cathy Payne and husband Carl of DeSoto, IL, son Harry Chapman and Wife Glenda of Texas, four grand...

Judith Kay Cornwell

Judith Kay Cornwell

Mar 28, 2016

Judith Kay Cornwell, 73, of rural Annapolis, passed away at 2:00pm on Monday, March 28th 2016, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield IL. She was born April 9th, 1942, in Palestine IL, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Bush) Jackson. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University, and then worked as a substitute teacher; she then worked for several years...

O. H. Wiseman

O. H. Wiseman

Mar 27, 2016

O. H. Wiseman, 90 of Flat Rock, IL, died at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. He was born on June 7, 1925 in Olney, IL, the son of Oran Herman Wiseman and Carrie Smith Wiseman. He was a retired pipefitter and farmer. He belonged to the Pipefitter’s union #157. He...

Michael L. Todino

Michael L. Todino

Mar 25, 2016

Michael L. Todino, 51, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Pontiac, IL died at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016 in the comfort of his home following a battle with cancer. He was born November 22, 1964 in Pontiac, IL, the son of Mario Todino & Linda Perzee Todino. After many years in retail with Walmart, he had retired...

Kaycee Dawn Stewart

Kaycee Dawn Stewart

Mar 25, 2016

Kaycee Dawn Stewart, 30 of Robinson, IL died Friday, March 25, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL after a brief illness. Kaycee was born August 14, 1985 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Larry Stewart and Jodie K. Redmon. She was employed by Stewart Security. Survivors include her father and step-mother, Larry and Lisa Stewart, rural West...

Mary Raelene Wise Mckee

Mary Raelene Wise Mckee

Mar 24, 2016

Mary “Rae” McKee, 80 of Marietta, GA, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Tranquility House in Marietta. She was born June 27, 1935, in Lawrenceville, the daughter of Ray and Helen Meskimen Wise. She was a customer service manager for Eastern Airlines in Marietta, GA. Rae married Richard Samuel McKee and he preceded her in death. She was also...

Noble O. Correll,  Md

Noble O. Correll, Md

Mar 20, 2016

Dr. Noble O. Correll, 95, of Stuart, FL, died Sunday, March 20, 2016. Dr. Correll was born July 16, 1920 in Robinson, IL to Margaret (Hull) and Noble Correll. He graduated from Indiana State University in 1942 and then served as a naval aviator during World War II. On June 25, 1944, he married Violet Butler and she survives....

Mary Ellen Vanwinkle

Mary Ellen Vanwinkle

Mar 20, 2016

Mary Ellen (Vernia) VanWinkle, 80, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born June 25, 1935 in Robinson, the daughter of William Henry Vernia & Edna Belva Spyker Vernia, both of whom preceded her in death. She married John VanWinkle on September 4, 1953, and...

Betty Lucille Weaver

Betty Lucille Weaver

Mar 20, 2016

Betty Lucille Weaver, 89, of Robinson died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 1:12pm at Heritage Health in Robinson. She was born October 4th, 1926 in Robinson, the daughter of Floyd and Florence (Whitmer) Weaver who precede her in death. She is also preceded by her sister Florence. Betty graduated from Robinson Township High School, and went on to work...

Susan Kim Walters

Susan Kim Walters

Mar 18, 2016

Susan Kim Walters, 57, of Palestine died on March 18th, 2016 at her home in Palestine. She was born March 4th, 1959 in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Lamar and Sue (Reagan) Henderson, who precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by one sister. Susan enjoyed her work as an LPN, and her family and grandchildren....

Leroy Espy Powell

Leroy Espy Powell

Mar 18, 2016

LeRoy Espy Powell, 84, of Palestine passed away in Indianapolis IN on March 18th 2016. He was born January 20th, 1932 in Palestine, IL, the youngest son of Harry Roy and Carrie (Espy) Powell. He joined the First Methodist Church in Palestine in his youth and remained active until his death, having held various offices on the Church Board....

Fred  Sr. Mehler

Fred Sr. Mehler

Mar 15, 2016

Fred Mehler, Sr., 60, of Hutsonville, IL, died at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born October 16, 1955 in Robinson, IL, the son of Byrl & Betty McDaniel Mehler, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Alan Mehler; by...

Susan Caraway Bills

Susan Caraway Bills

Mar 15, 2016

Susan Caraway Bills, 59, of Palestine, IL, passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born July 3, 1956 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Kenneth & Opal (Cunningham) Caraway, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Aubrey Ann Conour...

Larry ("Sug") Morecraft

Larry ("Sug") Morecraft

Mar 13, 2016

Larry (“Sug”) Morecraft, 72, of rural West Union, IL, passed to his Heavenly home at 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born December 20, 1943 in Marshall, IL, the son of Claude Jasper Morecraft & Esther Mae Sanders Morecraft, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded...

Mary A. Trostle

Mary A. Trostle

Mar 11, 2016

Mary A (Brush) Trostle, 91, born in Robinson, IL May 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Charles & Lilly Brush, went home to the Lord on March 11, 2016. Mary will be placed with her late husband, Roy L Trostle and their son, Roy W. Trostle. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Victor, Floyd, Otis,...

Dennis Keith Carder

Dennis Keith Carder

Mar 8, 2016

Dennis Keith Carder, 64, of rural Oblong, IL, went to his heavenly home at 4:17 a.m. on March 8, 2016, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1951 in Flora, IL, the youngest son of Lloyd Carder & Doris Patridge Carder. He truly was the baby of the family. He married...

Raymond L. Dennis

Raymond L. Dennis

Mar 8, 2016

Raymond L. Dennis, 64, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:38 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his home. He was born August 15, 1951 in Fort Lee, VA, the son of Charles Dennis & Virginia Cantwell Dennis, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Rodney Dennis and Randy McQuin....

Carrie Jean Finkbiner

Carrie Jean Finkbiner

Feb 27, 2016

Carrie Jean Finkbiner, 89, of Robinson, IL passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, IL at 3:30pm. She was born November 28, 1926 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Grover Brimberry & Laura Pearl Milam Brimberry, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Frank Leo Finkbiner on October 15, 1948, and he...