Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Mary Frances Swartz
Dec 18, 2015
Mary Frances Swartz, 91, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Palestine, IL, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at the Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born January 14, 1924 in Sullivan, IN, the daughter of Jess McCammon & Janie Kimberlin McCammon, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Paul Swartz on November 20, 1979, and he preceded her in...
Zelma J. Mckeighen
Dec 14, 2015
Zelma J. McKeighen, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Heritage Health in Robinson. She was born November 29, 1928 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of William J. Heath & Florence Edna Martin Heath, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Tom McKeighen on August 30, 1952, and he preceded...
Ruth "Susie" Hays
Dec 12, 2015
One of the sweetest ladies has passed away into Jesus' arms. Ruth “Susie” Christine Hays died at 1:06 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the age of 83, at the emergency room in Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Ruth was born on April 3, 1932 in Robinson, IL. She was the daughter of Roscoe and Della May...
James Ferral Shaffer Sr
Dec 9, 2015
James Ferral “Shaf” Shaffer, Sr, 81, of Palestine, IL, died at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 2, 1934 in Robinson, IL, the son of Lavern Shaffer & Zola King Shaffer, both of whom preceded him in death. James married Jean Conrad on December...
Betty Ruth Haak
Dec 8, 2015
Betty Ruth Haak, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. She was born December 10, 1927 in Flat Rock, IL, the daughter of Willard Clark & Grace Duron Clark, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first...
William "Bill" Gettinger
Dec 8, 2015
William 'Bill' Gettinger, 87, of Escondido, CA, died at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born November 3, 1928 in Palestine, IL, the son of William Kenneth Gettinger & Mary Houser Gettinger, both of whom preceded him in death. Bill married Judith Lueva Osborn on August 28, 1954, and she preceded him in death on October...
Juanita Kathryn "Kate" Cawood
Dec 7, 2015
Juanita Kathryn 'Kate' Cawood of Flat Rock, IL, died at 9:04 p.m. (EST) on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born February 21, 1930, in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Harry Coombes & Lela Boyles Coombes, both of whom preceded her in death. Kate married Robert Cawood on May 8, 1948,...
Sue Catt
Dec 5, 2015
Sue Catt, 74, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson. She was born June 1, 1941 in rural Porterville, IL, the daughter of Walter C. Smith & Dixie H. Brown, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her two children, Robin Catt (Robinson, IL)...
Daniel S. Mcelroy
Dec 4, 2015
Daniel S. McElroy, 58, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and close friends on December 4, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Daniel was born in Sweetsburg, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 12, 1957. The devoted husband, father, grandfather and son leaves behind his wife, Deena McElroy, parents, Terry and Shirley McElroy, sons Quintin and...
Pearl Edna Mcgovern
Dec 2, 2015
Pearl Edna McGovern, 95, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Sullivan, IN. She was born August 3, 1920, in Vigo County, IN, the daughter of Henry W. & Lusetta Wilbur Crossfield, in the tile house built by her father. She came to Illinois at a young age and...
Mike Murray
Nov 30, 2015
Mike Murray of Oblong, IL, born on October 4th, 1946 in Vincennes, IN, passed away Monday, November 30th. He won the race to Heaven beating all who are reading this. He was accomplished in many ways. He graduated from Oblong High School in 1964 and soon after joined the United States Navy. He showed his love for his community...
Patricia Ann (Ferguson) Landgren
Nov 29, 2015
Patricia Ann (Ferguson) Landgren, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 29, 2015 in Barrington, Illinois, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Originally from Palestine, Illinois, Patty lived in several states throughout her life, with the northwest suburbs of Chicago and Glendale, Arizona being the longest and most recent. She is preceded in death by...
Mabel Piersall
Nov 29, 2015
Mabel Piersall, 88, of Robinson, IL, died at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Brookstone Estates in Robinson. She was born November 23, 1927 in Claremont, IL, the daughter of Ray D. Pauley & Edna Roney Pauley, both of whom preceded her in death. Mabel married Leo James Piersall, Sr. on November 20, 1947, and he preceded...
Larry Anderson
Nov 27, 2015
Larry Anderson, 78, of West Union, IL, died at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Casey Health Care Center in Casey, IL. He was born December 4, 1936 in Hutsonville Township, the son of Lee Anderson & Elizabeth Buckner Anderson, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Jeanette Anderson on May 26, 1955, and...
Mary Alice Daniel Coultas
Nov 26, 2015
Mary Alice Daniel Coultas, 91, of Poplarville, MS (formerly of Robinson) passed away on Thursday, Nov 26, 2015 in Hattiesburg, MS with her family at her side. A memorial service was held Nov. 30 at the Faith Memorial Baptist Church in Poplarville. Interment will be held Saturday Dec 12 at Robinson New Cemetery at a private family service. It...
Ernestine "Skeet" Ramsey
Nov 19, 2015
Ernestine “Skeet” Ramsey, 67, of Palestine, IL, died at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born June 12, 1948 in Old York, IL, the daughter of Frederick Daugherty & June Murphy Daugherty, both of whom preceded her in death. Skeet married Loren Ramsey on March 18, 1973, and...
Raymond Lee Faith
Nov 19, 2015
Raymond Lee Faith, 75, of Alvin, TX, died at 6:16 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, TX. He was born April 18, 1940 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Charles Raymond Faith & Fern Swayze Faith, both of whom preceded him in death. Raymond married Donna Martin Salesman, on December 12,...
Georgene Mau
Nov 18, 2015
Georgene Mau, 79, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. She was born October 14, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank Wahle & Pauline Madden Wahle, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bob Wahle....
Norman W. Reinbold
Nov 14, 2015
Norman W. Reinbold, 78, formerly of Flat Rock and Palestine, died at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Richland County Memorial Hospital in Olney. He was born February 3, 1937 in Powell, Wyoming, the son of Fay O. and Pauline (Adams) Reinbold, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Donna...
George Leon Inboden
Nov 4, 2015
George Leon Inboden, 84, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:00 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 9th, 1930, in Hardinville IL, the son of Byrl “Pat” and Dora (Waggoner) Inboden. He served his country in the United States Army, joining in 1949 and continuing to serve...
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