Obituaries

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

Jonel Webster

Jonel Webster

Feb 1, 2015

Jonel Webster, 74, was called home by the Lord in accordance to His plan on February 1st, 2015, surrounded by her family at the University Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on March 16th, 1940 in Choctaw, IL, the daughter of Harold and Florence (Davidson) Clatfelter. She was a Class of 1958 graduate...

Kyle Lee "Squeezer" Gullett

Kyle Lee "Squeezer" Gullett

Jan 30, 2015

Kyle Gullett, 55, of Robinson, IL, died at 6:25 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home. He was born July 20, 1959 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Floyd Eugene Gullett & Nona (Chiddix) Gullett. He was a 1977 graduate of Oblong High School. Squeezer loved trucking, and was a truck driver for most of his life,...

Loren W. Ramsey Sr

Loren W. Ramsey Sr

Jan 30, 2015

Loren W. Ramsey, Sr., 65, of Palestine, IL, died at 5:42 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his home. He was born July 27, 1949 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Hugh Ramsey & Kathryn Staten Ramsey. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He ran a produce market in Palestine...

Graydon Junior Kincaid

Graydon Junior Kincaid

Jan 26, 2015

Graydon Junior Kincaid, 93, of Palestine, IL, died at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy, IL. He was born March 20, 1921 in Jasper County, the son of Graydon E. Kincaid & Secil Kincaid. He was a 1941 graduate of Palestine High School. Graydon served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Michael Gene Clark

Michael Gene Clark

Jan 26, 2015

Michael Gene Clark, 64, of West Union, IL, died on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born October 2, 1950 in Robinson, the son of Norman Clark & Betty Seaney Clark. Mike served his country in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany for four years. Back stateside, he worked for...

Harold Meeks

Harold Meeks

Jan 24, 2015

Harold Meeks, 83, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson. He was born July 15, 1931 in Robinson, the only child of Carl Meeks & Eathel Wesner Meeks. A gifted athlete, Harold was especially drawn to basketball. “Lefty” (a nickname he earned for shooting left-handed) was a key...

Edmond George Halter

Edmond George Halter

Jan 24, 2015

Edmond George Halter, 80, of rural Robinson, died at 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson, IL. He was born November 4, 1934 in Lawrence County, the son of Edmond Nicholas Halter & Barbara Ann (Kocher) Halter. Ed graduated at the age of 16 from Lawrenceville High School in 1951 and served in...

Roscoe Paul Kincaid

Roscoe Paul Kincaid

Jan 20, 2015

Roscoe Paul Kincaid, 67, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:09 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at St Anthony’s Hospital Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. He was born October 3, 1947 in Palestine IL, the son of Graydon Kincaid, Jr & Patricia Ann Adams Kincaid. He graduated from the Illinois State University in 1973. Paul worked at Marathon as...

Joann Thompson

Joann Thompson

Jan 17, 2015

JoAnn Thompson, 83, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. She was born June 1, 1931 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Victor Ashley & Marjorie Lindley Ashley. She was the secretary for the Robinson Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years. JoAnn was a...

Carolyn Biggs

Carolyn Biggs

Jan 17, 2015

Carolyn Biggs, wife of Raymond Biggs and mother of Diana Biggs, passed away on January 17, 2015 in Vincennes, IN. She was proud of the town of Palestine, and called it home from the time she and Raymond wed in 1958 until her death. From 1958 until 1987, she dedicated her life to education, as a grade school teacher...

Marie J. Fuller

Marie J. Fuller

Jan 16, 2015

Marie J. Fuller, 87 of rural Palestine, IL, died at 3:07 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born November 3, 1927 in Palestine, the daughter of Delbert and Katie (Brashear) Baker. She was a life-long member of the First Christian Church in Palestine. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1946...

Patty G. Midgett

Patty G. Midgett

Jan 15, 2015

Patty G. Midgett, 82, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 2:12 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Magnolia Center in Robinson. She was born September 3, 1932 in Honeycreek Township, the daughter of Charles B. Wesley & Florence (Dunlap) Wesley. She worked in production at L.S. Heath & Sons for 5 years. Alongside her family, Patty was...

Chantal Jolee Kimberlin

Chantal Jolee Kimberlin

Jan 13, 2015

Chantal JoLee Kimberlin, 21, of Graysville, IN, formerly of Palestine, IL, became a little angel in Heaven on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Saint Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born March 3, 1993 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of James 'J.D.' Kimberlin & Amy (Clark) Kimberlin. She attended and was a 2011 graduate of Palestine High...

Barbara Louise Medsker

Barbara Louise Medsker

Jan 11, 2015

After a long journey through this world, Barbara Louise Medsker made it home on January 11th, 2015. She passed into paradise at peace and surrounded by family at the Sullivan County Community Hospital following complications from an illness. The battle was short but fierce and in the end she rested from the struggle victorious in Christ her Savior. Jesus...

Robert Lee Littlejohn,  Sr

Robert Lee Littlejohn, Sr

Jan 8, 2015

Robert Lee Littlejohn, Sr., 68, of Annapolis, IL, died at 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on April 18, 1946 in Noble, IL, the son of Theodore Roosevelt Littlejohn & Cora Melton Littlejohn. Bob loved to work, and worked for Hershey Chocolate Company for 43 years. He also...

George Walker

George Walker

Jan 6, 2015

George Walker, 84, of Savoy, IL, died on January 6, 2015. He was born in San Diego, CA on August 19, 1930, the son of Paul and Madeline (Johnson) Walker. He married Patricia Kelman in 1985 in Champaign, IL. He is survived by his wife, two children, Paul of Milwaukee, WI and Belle Wagenschutz (Dave) of Walloon Lake, MI;...

Ann Thelma Sieg

Ann Thelma Sieg

Jan 6, 2015

*NOTE CORRECTED SERVICE TIMES* Ann Thelma Sieg, 81, of Robinson, IL died on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015 at Heritage Health Center after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease for the last 12 years. She was born February 17, 1933, in Indiana, the daughter of Faye Turnipseed and Ira Billings. She was passionate about fashion, football, and her grandsons. She...

Lowell Cornwell

Lowell Cornwell

Jan 3, 2015

Lowell Cornwell, 74, of Melrose, IL, died at 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Casey Health Care Center. He was born September 26, 1940 in West Union, IL, the son of Charles Wesley & Sarah Esther (Strohm) Cornwell. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves for a time. Lowell farmed early in his...

Gloria "Jean" France

Gloria "Jean" France

Jan 3, 2015

Gloria “Jean” (Kemper) France, 58, of Robinson, IL died January 3rd, 2015 at her residence. She was born on June 30th, 1956 in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Jack and Esther (Newlin) Kemper. She worked at the Robinson Elks for 5 years as a cook. She enjoyed playing bingo and also enjoyed camping and fishing. Most of all, she...

Patricia "Pat" Hawkins

Patricia "Pat" Hawkins

Dec 31, 2014

Patricia “Pat” K. Hawkins, 75, of Robinson, formerly of Hutsonville died at 7:05 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born December 23, 1939 in Casey, IL, the daughter of George Demarois & Jenell Hawk. She was a graduate of the Robinson High School Class of 1957. Pat was...