Obituaries

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

Robert M. Certain

Robert M. Certain

Feb 4, 2014

Robert M Certain, 69, of West Union, died on February 4th, 2014 at 2:42 pm at his home in Palestine. He was born September 11th, 1944 in Kingsville, TX, the son of Robert L and Martha (Simmons) Certain. Robert worked in construction, and as a pipefitter. He married Sandra Pearl Daugherty on January 22nd, 1964 and she survives of...

Edward D. Cannady

Edward D. Cannady

Feb 1, 2014

Edward D. Cannady, 77, of West York, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Heartland Manor in Casey, IL. He was born October 28, 1936 to Clada Ann St. John Cannady & William Guyer Cannady in Clark County, IL. Ed drove a milk truck for over 20...

Marjorie E. Miller

Marjorie E. Miller

Jan 22, 2014

Marjorie E. Miller, 96, of Palestine, IL, died at 2:49 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. She was born November 11, 1917 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Frank B. Gosnell and Alta J. Bach Gosnell. Marjorie was a teacher having taught in Hillsboro, Palestine and Lawrenceville schools. She attended E. I. U....

Patricia Mckay

Patricia Mckay

Jan 19, 2014

Patricia McKay, 60, of Venice, FL, died at her home at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was the daughter of William and Irene Mikeworth McKay. Patricia is survived by her mother, Velma “Irene” McKay, Venice, FL; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Jack Ramsey, Venice FL, Margaret and Robert Schwarz, Indianapolis, IN, and Melissa and Thomas Fawcett,...

Kenneth Wayne Douglas

Kenneth Wayne Douglas

Jan 18, 2014

K. W. Douglas, 85 of rural Robinson, died at his home Saturday, January 18, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born August 6, 1928 in Owensville, IN, the son of Ernest and Mabel Leffler Douglas. K. W. owned and operated Kens Auto Sales and the Robinson Auto Salvage from 1972 to 1993. He married Mary Kathryn Dennis November...

Steven L. Waggoner

Steven L. Waggoner

Jan 18, 2014

Steven L. Waggoner, 33, of St. James, Missouri, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 with complications from diabetes and kidney failure at the home of his father. He was born in Oceanside, CA, the son of Dwayne Waggoner and Sachiko Nakachi Waggoner. Steven is survived by his father, Dwayne Waggoner, St. James, MO; his sister, Shannon Willy, Des Moines, IA;...

Rhea A. Simons

Rhea A. Simons

Jan 15, 2014

Rhea A. Simons, 87 of Maryland Heights, MO, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO. She was born January 30, 1926 in Robinson the daughter of Otis Walters and Claudia York Walters. She was a bookkeeper at the Crawford County State Bank in Robinson. She was also...

Kay Marie Sanchez

Kay Marie Sanchez

Jan 15, 2014

Kay Marie Sanchez, 53 of Robinson died at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN Wednesday, January 15, 2014 after an extended illness. She was born November 12, 1960 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John King and Jean Fox King. Kay had worked for Hershey in Robinson for over 10 years as an operator and was a member of...

Becky L. Misner

Becky L. Misner

Jan 15, 2014

Becky L. Misner, 63, of Robinson, IL went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2014. She was born in Robinson, IL on August 25, 1950, the daughter of Walter Miller and Vera (Melvin) Miller. Becky accepted Christ at an early age and attended the Oak Grove Federated Church. She was retired and enjoyed fishing, crafting, playing...

Mary Ann Holloway Klump

Mary Ann Holloway Klump

Jan 3, 2014

Mary Ann Holloway Klump, 82 of Robinson, IL, died at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson Friday, January 3, 2014. She was born September 25, 1931 in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Vern Holloway and Dorothy Blackford Holloway. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, having worked for Allen€™s Sanitarium, United Methodist Village, Long Term Care, Crawford Memorial Hospital, Miller€™s Convalescent...

Bonnie R. Weger

Bonnie R. Weger

Jan 1, 2014

Bonnie R. Weger, 68, of Robinson, passed away January 1, 2014 at 6:40pm at the Crawford Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 25, 1945 in Dickson, TN, the daughter of Hewlett & Mattie Baine Moize. She operated a day care in her home for several years, and worked at Inboden-Sherwood Seed Sales. She was a member of the...

Evan Scott Garrard

Evan Scott Garrard

Dec 31, 2013

**Services for Evan Garrard have been postponed due to extreme weather conditions. Visitation will now be held from 4-7 on WED, with funeral services at 10:00 on THURS.**Evan Scott Garrard, 20, of Robinson, IL died at 2:09 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born October 22, 1993 in Robinson, the...

Hermon E. Johnson

Hermon E. Johnson

Dec 28, 2013

Hermon E. Johnson, 83, of Robinson, IL died at 11:13 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Heritage Health in Robinson. He was born February 24, 1930 in Livingston, TN, the son of Grover Johnson & Dorothy Albertson.He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and earned decorations for his service. Stateside, he worked for Marathon for...

Laura Lynn Lowery

Laura Lynn Lowery

Dec 27, 2013

Laura Lynn Lowery, 51, of Robinson IL died on December 27th, 2013 at her home, of natural causes. She was born on April 10th, 1962, in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Ronald J and Joan Winifred Lowery. She worked as a medical assistant. She is survived by her father, brother John Lowery of Tacoma WA, brother Mark Lowery...

Elgie L. Lawrence

Elgie L. Lawrence

Dec 26, 2013

Elgie L. Lawrence, 79, of Palestine died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 8:19 a.m. at home. He was born November 17, 1934 in Hawkeye, MO, the son of Luther Ott Lawrence & Viola Strutton Lawrence. He retired after working 25 years in the mill room at Victor Dana. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3329...

Maxine Harrison

Maxine Harrison

Dec 21, 2013

Maxine L. Harrison, 92 of Marshall, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL died at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Marshall, IL. She was born September 10, 1921 in Oblong, IL, the daughter of John L. Elkins and Mary Surbana Moomau Elkins. Maxine worked in production at the Crawford Electronics for several years and loved to take care...

Judy D. Lorance

Judy D. Lorance

Dec 19, 2013

Judy D. Lorance, 65, of Robinson died at 9:09 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born August 3, 1948 in Robinson, the daughter of Donald Shears & Martha Jane Griggs Shears.She worked at Gallo€™s in the Deli for several years. Judy also enjoyed painting and working with ceramics. A homemaker,...

Norma Miller

Norma Miller

Dec 18, 2013

Norma Faye (Creswell) Miller, 87, passed away at 6:00am on December 18th, 2013 at the Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. She was born May 27th, 1926 in Stoy, IL the daughter of Samuel Creswell and Chloeteal (Matthews) Creswell. Norma work at the Pools Bargain Center and Victor Dana in Robinson, as well as being a housewife. She was...

Salia Mae Purcell

Salia Mae Purcell

Dec 18, 2013

Salia Mae Purcell, 80, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. She was born June 14, 1933 in Hume, MO, the daughter of Joe Arbogast and Mae Woodfin Arbogast. She was a homemaker.Salia married Harry Purcell, Jr. on July 22, 1950 and he preceded her in death on September...

Cecil Neff

Cecil Neff

Dec 15, 2013

Cecil Neff, Palestine, passed away Sunday, December 15 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Geff, IL, the son of Roy and Lorena (Birckett) Neff. Cecil spent his childhood in Cisne, IL. He served in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic.Cecil€™s career took him across the oilfields of Southern Illinois and many states...