Obituaries

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

Patty G. Midgett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Elaine Marie Catt

Elaine Marie Catt

Dec 17, 2014

Elaine Marie Catt, 70, of Robinson, IL died at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in the comfort of her home after a period of declining health. She was born April 11, 1944 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Lee Tracy & Daisy Marie Holmes Tracy. She attended Bend Grade School and was a 1962 graduate of Oblong...

Lavera L. Seaney

Lavera L. Seaney

Dec 4, 2014

Lavera L. Seaney, 92, of rural Robinson, IL died at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born January 10, 1922 in Lawrence County, IL, the daughter of Forest Liston & Amanda E. Miller Liston. Lavera was a hard worker who spent much of her time gardening and cooking...

Ramona Nash-Frost

Ramona Nash-Frost

Dec 3, 2014

Ramona Nash-Frost, 67, of rural Palestine, died at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born January 4, 1947 in West York, IL, the daughter of Ivan “Skip” Oliver & Lois Elizabeth Thatcher. A lover of flowers and plants, Ramona was gifted with a green thumb and worked at a...

Carol Eileen Mann

Carol Eileen Mann

Dec 3, 2014

Carol Eileen Mann, 83, of Robinson died at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born November 2, 1931 in Robinson, the daughter of Lloyd Francis and Faye (McCarter) Phillippe. Carol worked at Old Union School Cafeteria in Mt. Vernon IL, as well as being a homemaker. She married Richard...