Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Nina Ruth Mitchell
Jan 8, 2016
Nina Ruth Mitchell, 86, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. She was born October 29, 1929 in Palestine, IL, the daughter of Clem Earleywine & Hallie McDade Earleywine, both of whom preceded her in death. Nina married Lon “Mitch” Mitchell on March 28, 1948, and he preceded...
Jack Brannon
Jan 5, 2016
Jack Brannon, 78, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 8:12 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born March 20, 1937 in Palestine, the son of Rudolph Brannon & Alice Meek Brannon. Jack married Carolyn “Cricket” Brannon on May 21, 1966 and she survives. He is also survived by his sisters &...
Michael "Mike" Utley
Dec 31, 2015
Michael “Mike” Utley, 49, of Flat Rock, IL, died on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born February 9, 1966, in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Charles E. & Sue Thomlinson Utley (Flat Rock, IL), both of whom survive. He is also survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Zach & Samantha Utley...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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