Stephen Lorance

Stephen Lorance, 74, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:06 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born June 10, 1944 in Anderson, IN the son of Gerald & Bessie (DeBolt) Lorance, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Judy Shears on June 7, 1968, and she preceded him in death on December 19, 2013. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Ronald D. & Jennifer Lorance (Robinson, IL); his daughter & son-in-law, Jodi & Tom Crossnoe (Murfreesboro, TN); as well as four grandchildren, Ashlee Kraay, Dylan Kraay, Jacob Lorance, and Kobe Lorance. Stephen grew up in the New Hebron area and attended school there before graduating in 1962 from Robinson High School. He went on to serve his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1966. Back home, he worked hard to provide for his family, both in the fields as a farmer and in maintenance at Marathon Oil, where he retired in 2000. Away from work, he could often be found at antique car shows. A collector himself, he was the proud owner of a ‘55 Chevy, a ‘51 Mercury, and a ‘48 Chevy Truck. He was a former member of Crawford County Collectibles car club and was also a member of the Sullivan County Shifters. He will long be remembered as a quiet man who lived a life of integrity. His friends and his beloved family have lost a very special soul in Stephen Lorance. A time of visitation will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2nd at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will follow and will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Memorials may be made to the V.F.W. Transportation Fund, with envelopes available at the funeral home.