Obituaries

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

Norma Wiseman

Norma Wiseman

Dec 31, 2015

Norma Woodard Wiseman, 91, of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Robinson, IL, died on Thursday, December 31, 2015, in Ashburn. She was born September 3, 1924 in Robinson, the daughter of Jessie Harold Woodard & Helen Stewart Woodard, both of whom preceded her in death. Norma married Robert Swern Wiseman on February 1, 1947, after knowing him since kindergarten, and...

Mitchell "Mitch" Duane Thomas

Mitchell "Mitch" Duane Thomas

Dec 25, 2015

Mitchell “Mitch” Duane Thomas, 67, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:38 a.m. on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born November 29, 1948 in Celina, OH, the son of E.S. “Pat” Thomas & Lowrine Hart Thomas, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife,...

Leona Paden Adams

Leona Paden Adams

Dec 22, 2015

Leona Paden Adams, 94, Route 4, Robinson, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at 5:30pm. Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, on May 11, 1921, she was the daughter of Lester Lewey Paden and Pearl Markel Paden. She married John Sidney Adams on June 27, 1948, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 2010. Leona attended Woodsboro...

Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson

Dec 20, 2015

Donna Wilson, 69, of Terre Haute, IN, formerly of Bellair, IL, died at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. There will be no public services. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson is in charge of arrangements.

Steven Earl Rice

Steven Earl Rice

Dec 20, 2015

Steven Earl Rice, 54, of rural Robinson, IL, died at 12:14 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his friends, family and dog, Shilo. He was born October 25, 1961 in Robinson, IL, the son of Jackie Earl Rice & Vivian Mae (Turnipseed) Rice, both of whom preceded him in death. He...

Robert Rich

Robert Rich

Dec 19, 2015

Robert Rich, 88, of Robinson, died at 9:45 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born January 20, 1927 in Stoy, IL, the son of Willy Ray Rich & Icadore Rood Rich, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and...

Mary Frances Swartz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...