Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Edna Vanwinkle Mendenhall
Dec 31, 2014
Edna Marie Mendenhall, 89, of Robinson, IL, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Heritage Health in Robinson. Edna was born January 11, 1925 in Oblong, IL, the daughter of William & Elizabeth VanWinkle. On March 29, 1943, she married Purl Mendenhall in Robinson, IL. He passed away on February 26, 1993. Survivors include sons...
Kathryn Irene Mcconnell
Dec 30, 2014
Kathryn Irene McConnell, 83, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:56 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born August 23, 1931 in Heathsville, IL the daughter of Paul Edward Neeley & Ruth Perry Neeley. A graduate of Palestine High School, she went on to earn her Masters Degree in Education...
Leona Matheney
Dec 29, 2014
Leona Matheney, 70, of Robinson, IL died at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014, in the comfort of her and her daughter’s home. She was born March 14th, 1944, in Robinson, the daughter of Samuel Wesley and Emmie (Dunlap) Cornwell. She was passionate about family, and loved to take care of those she loved. She married Pearl Matheney...
Chuck Dolan
Dec 26, 2014
Cleo Charles “Chuck” Dolan, 82, of Robinson, died at 7:57 p.m. on December 26, 2014 in Robinson. He was born April 9, 1932 in Robinson, the son of M.A. Dolan & Freda Sprague Dolan. He graduated from Robinson High School in the Class of 1950. Chuck bravely served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He...
Robert W "Red" Dedrick
Dec 22, 2014
Robert W. 'Red' Dedrick, 87, of Robinson, died at 9:22 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. Robert, or “Red” (as he was known to his friends and family) was born June 28, 1927 in Oblong, the son of Raymond Dedrick & Irene Taylor Dedrick. He was a 1944 graduate of Robinson High...
Bernita L. Chamblin
Dec 20, 2014
Bernita L. Chamblin, 95, of Robinson died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Heritage Health in Robinson. She was born October 15, 1919 in Hardinville IL, the daughter of John and Edith (Davis) King. She worked as a nanny and housekeeper in her youth, having a talent with the sick, infants especially. She had many hobbies...
Colleen Dolan Earleywine
Dec 19, 2014
Colleen Dolan Earleywine, 87, of Robinson, died at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born May 21, 1927 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of M.A. Dolan and Freda Sprague Dolan. She graduated Robinson High School in the Class of 1945. Colleen worked Gordon's Drug Store in Robinson for 19...
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