Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Kenneth R. Freed
Oct 24, 2014
Kenneth R. Freed, 87, of Newton, IL, passed away around 1am Friday, October 24th, 2014 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL, as a result of declining health. Born Dec 19, 1926 in Abilene, KS, he was the son of Clarence Ralph Freed and Hazel Grace (Sword) Freed. On August 28, 1953, he was married to Donna Rae (Gardner) Freed...
Mary Lou Moss
Oct 23, 2014
Mary Lou Moss, 66, of Robinson died at 1:04 p.m. on October 23, 2014. She was born October 7, 1948 in Casey, IL, the daughter of Lloyd Burson & Meythal Batman Burson. She was a longtime bartender at the Robinson V.F.W. Post #4549. She was the foundation of her family, and best friend to her children and grandchildren. She...
Ronald Howard Miller
Oct 19, 2014
Ronald Howard Miller, 74, of Palestine, IL died at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL at 6:25 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2014. He was born July 2, 1940 in Hillsboro, IL, the son of Charles Howard Miller & Helen Lucille Shelton. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was active duty at the end...
Edith Melissa Williamson
Oct 19, 2014
Edith Melissa Williamson, 81, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 10:10 PM Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO, after several months of declining health. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, October 23, 2014, at the Smith Funeral Home and Chapel in Hannibal. Bro. Justin Mosher and Dr. Robert Bergen will officiate....
Warren L. Stephens
Oct 11, 2014
Warren L. “Roach” Stephens, 71 of rural Flat Rock, formerly of rural Palestine, IL, died unexpectedly, Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Robinson. He was born August 25, 1943 in rural Moonshine, IL, the son of Bruce A. Stephens and Rosalee Nebergall Stephens. Warren was a “Pipefitter” for 45 years, retiring in 1999....
Pamela Turner
Oct 9, 2014
Pamela Turner, 63, of Robinson, IL died on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born October 5, 1951 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Don & Jean Plowman Berry. She graduated from Lawrenceville High School in the Class of 1969. Pam married Jack Turner August 3, 1974. A homemaker, she will be...
Donna Elaine Weck
Oct 8, 2014
Donna Elaine Weck, 64, of Robinson, died at 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital. She was born January 4, 1950, the daughter of Dale Miller & Viola Osborn Miller. She was a janitor at the Wesleyan Church for many years, where she was a member. Donna married Robert Lee Weck on February 18,...
Billy Ray Chilcote
Oct 1, 2014
Billy Ray Chilcote, 87, of Flat Rock, IL, left his earthly home at 9:05 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born November 24, 1926 in DeQueen, Arkansas, the third son of Edgar Paul & Mary Chilcote. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Bonnie Lu Nichols Byrley
Sep 30, 2014
Bonnie Lu Nichols Byrley, 58, of Palestine, lost her brief battle with brain cancer on September 30th, 2014 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born February 7th, 1956, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Robert Leo and Elenora Mae (Woods) Nichols. She attended Robinson High School and later worked in production at several local factories. More recently,...
Linda Kay Lehmann
Sep 26, 2014
Linda Kay Lehmann, 66, of Oblong died at 1:15 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2014 in the comfort of her home. She was born September 13, 1948 in Robinson, the daughter of Lon Mitchell & Nina Earlywine. She graduated Bloom High School in 1967. She co-owned R&L Painting in Oblong alongside her husband Bob for a number of years,...
Gale Frye
Sep 24, 2014
Gale Frye, 87, of Robinson, IL, passed away around 11:30 a.m. on September 24, 2014 at the Lawrenceville Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He has gone into the light & leaves his loving wife Bettie Frye to mourn his passing. He also leaves behind two sons, Steve Frye of Phoenix, AZ and Larry Frye of Robinson, IL; his...
Roger B. Inboden
Sep 24, 2014
Roger B. Inboden, 65, of Robinson, died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 15, 1949 in Robinson, the son of Clifford E. Inboden, Sr. & Mary D. Rich Inboden. He graduated from Oblong High School in 1967. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, where he was...
Betty June Coulter
Sep 23, 2014
Betty Coulter, 91, of Oblong, formerly of Robinson, died at 10:25 p.m. on September 23, 2014 in the comfort of her daughter’s home. She was born September 13, 1923 in Fort Recovery, OH, the daughter of Calvin C. Arnold & Jetta Doty. She worked in production and in the lab for L.S. Heath & Sons and retired after 20...
Velma Montgomery
Sep 22, 2014
Velma Montgomery, 95, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the North Campus of the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, IL. She was born May 12, 1919 in Russellville, IL, the daughter of Roscoe Johnson and Mary Evelyn Haughton. She was a member of the Flat Rock First Missionary Baptist Church and...
Lucy Dunlap Eveland Carver
Sep 19, 2014
Lucy Dunlap Eveland Carver, 91, of Palestine, IL, died at 6:35 a.m. (EST) on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born May 30, 1923 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Barton Dunlap & Melvina Martin Dunlap. Lucy operated Carver’s Farmer’s Market in Palestine for several years and also worked at the...
James A. Walters
Sep 18, 2014
James A. Walters, 69, of Robinson, died at 4:55 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville, IL. He was born February 3, 1945 in Robinson, the son of Miles Walters & Mary Allison (Cody). He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Walters (Robinson, IL) and Linda Hastings (Ely, NV). Graveside services will...
James "Jim" Earnest
Sep 14, 2014
James “Jim” G. Earnest died 10:35pm September 14th, 2014 at his home in Robinson. He was born April 29th, 1946, in Birds, IL the son of Glen and Norma (Voorhis) Earnest. He was a 1964 graduate of Lawrenceville High School and then attended University of Evansville in Evansville IN. He worked at Texaco Oil from 1966 until his retirement...
Don York
Sep 12, 2014
Don York, 76, of Robinson died Friday, September 12, 2014 at Heritage Health in Robinson. He was born July 17, 1938, the son of Oliver Otis York & Lula Icy Earnest York. He served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Back home, he was an independent contractor for many years and owned his own construction business....
Arthur Thomas Franklin
Sep 8, 2014
Arthur Thomas “Tom” Franklin, 73, of Palestine, died at 1:35 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014 at his home. He was born August 2, 1941, the son of Emery & Ora Franklin. A member of Ironworkers Local #63, he was an ironworker for many years. He was a gifted mechanic who had a passion for classic cars and NASCAR...
John Lee & Jayden William Raively
Sep 7, 2014
John Lee and Jayden William Raively, infant twin sons of Gabrielle McClure and Brandon Raively, Lawrenceville, died on September 7th, 2014 at 3:51pm EST in Vincennes IN. They were born prematurely on September 7th, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. They are survived by their parents, their grandparents; Tracey and Devon Legg, and Mechelle and Sam Yearicks. They are...
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