Obituaries

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

Donald H. Tohill

Donald H. Tohill

Jun 22, 2010

Donald H. Tohill, 92 of Robinson, IL died at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010. He was born October 20, 1917 in Martin Township, Crawford County, IL, the son of George Tohill and Mabel Riggs Tohill.Don had been employed with Marathon Petroleum Co from February 26, 1942 to March 1978, as a Maintenance...

Marlene J. Hollings

Marlene J. Hollings

Jun 19, 2010

Marlene J. Hollings, 70, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. She was born June 10, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Henry Frederici and Mary DelCorio Frederici. She was a construction worker.Marlene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Frank Fox, Mammoth, Arkansas; her son...

Alice V. Liston

Alice V. Liston

Jun 16, 2010

Alice V. Liston, 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceville, IL. She was born April 25, 1932 in Crawford County, IL, the daughter of Carson Brush and Ina Harris Brush. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dayspring Church.Alice married William E. Liston, Sr. on...

Esther Maxine Roberts

Esther Maxine Roberts

Jun 5, 2010

Esther Maxine Roberts, 90, of Robinson, IL died at 4:55 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on April 4, 1920 in Freelandville, IN, the daughter of Alva Rich and Alta Higgins Rich. She had worked in production at L.S. Heath & Sons for 15 years and was a member...

Juanita Faye Bishop

Juanita Faye Bishop

Jun 1, 2010

Juanita Faye BishopJuanita Faye Bishop, 82, of Paris, IL, died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Paris Community Hospital, Paris, IL. She was born February 25, 1928 in York, IL, the daughter of Fonzo Clark and Dorothy Hudson Clark. She worked at Zenith as an electronics assembler.Juanita married Henry Bishop and he preceded her in death...

Joe M. Mccrory

Joe M. Mccrory

May 31, 2010

Joe M. McCrory, 96, of West Union, IL, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2010 at Crawford Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care, Robinson. He was born April 1, 1914 in Melrose Township, Clark County, IL, the son of Bert McCrory and Amy Cruse McCrory. He was a retired farmer. He enjoyed woodworking.Joe married Vivian Louise Evans on October 5,...

Darrell R. Conrad

Darrell R. Conrad

May 25, 2010

Darrell Reese Conrad, 78, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL. He was born July 16, 1931 in Palestine, IL, the son of Miles Conrad and Edith McGahey Conrad. He graduated with PHS Class of 1949, from Vincennes University in 1951 with an accounting degree and attended...

Beverly K. Kirk

Beverly K. Kirk

May 24, 2010

Beverely K. Kirk, 48, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:21 a.m. Monday, May 24, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1961 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Joseph Brady, Jr. and Katherine Mae Babcock Brady. She was a cook at Crawford County Convalescent Center for 13 years. She was a member of the New Hope...

James Larry Hyre

James Larry Hyre

May 17, 2010

James Larry Hyre, 70, of rural Palestine, IL died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1939 in Whiting, IN, the son of Hubert Hyre and Gertrude Cochran Hyre. Larry had retired in 2008 from Victor-Dana Co., in Robinson after 40 years of service. He was a member of Heartland Baptist...

Newell L. Newlin

Newell L. Newlin

May 17, 2010

Newell L. €œNewely€ Newlin, 76, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. He was born August 27, 1933 in Stoy, IL, the son of Elmer Newlin and Mercedes Osborn Newlin. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1995 from Fisher Auto...

Cyndi L Reynolds

Cyndi L Reynolds

May 17, 2010

Cyndi L. Reynolds, 47 of rural Sumner, IL, died at 4:16 a.m. (e.s.t.) Monday, May 17, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN after an extended illness. She was born April 26, 1963 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Larry L. Hensley and Rosella Waggoner Hensley. She had worked as a C. N. A. at D. Miller€™s Convalescent Center,...

Ruby A. Ellis

Ruby A. Ellis

May 13, 2010

Ruby A. Ellis, 93 of Ocala, FL, formerly of Robinson, IL died at the Hawthorne Nursing Center in Ocala Thursday, May 13, 2010. She was born September 3, 1916 in Piper City, IL, the daughter of Jesse B. Ward and Brooke Dillman Ward. She had been employed at Victor Dana as a machine operator.She is survived by her son...

Vernon  Jr. Crozier

Vernon Jr. Crozier

May 10, 2010

Vernon Crozier, Jr., 77, of Robinson, died at 6:20 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2010 at Crawford County Convalescent Center. He was born August 22, 1932 in Robinson, IL, the son of Vernon Crozier, Sr. and Myrtle Wilson Crozier. He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ.On July 15, 1960, he married Jean Babbs and she survives. Also...

Shirley Higgins Caywood

Shirley Higgins Caywood

May 8, 2010

Shirley Higgins Caywood, 97, of Bridgeport, IL formerly of Crawford County, IL died at 1:00 a.m. May 8, 2010, at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville IL. She was born March 21, 1913 in rural Palestine, the daughter of Fred Oscar Higgins and Sadie Belle Richards Higgins. She was a homemaker and a retired Deputy County Clerk in...

Earl L. Williams

Earl L. Williams

May 7, 2010

Earl L. Williams, 80, of West Union, IL, died at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010 at his home. He was born March 30, 1930 in Edgar County, IL, the son of Roy and Gertrude (Hickel) Williams. Earl owned and operated Earl€™s Supper Club in West Union for 55 years. He was a lifetime member of the West...

Carl E. Robinson

Carl E. Robinson

May 7, 2010

Carl E. Robinson, 75, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:15 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on September 14, 1934 in Lawrenceville, the son of Lyle and Mildred Inez Ready Robinson. He was a funeral director and worked at Goodwine Funeral Homes for over 30 years. He was a Past Master...

Wayne Colby

Wayne Colby

May 5, 2010

Wayne ColbyWayne Colby, 79, of Robinson, died at his residence Wednesday, May 05, 2010 at 4:05 p.m. He was born November 26, 1930 in Petersburg, IL, the son of Henry B. Colby and Edna McKinney Colby. He was a carpenter. He was member of the Robinson First Presbyterian Church and the Rochester IL. Masonic Lodge #635.Wayne married Melba Gibler...

Robert Agan

Robert Agan

May 3, 2010

Robert Agan, 76, of Palestine, IL, died Monday, May 3, 2010 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. He was born August 13, 1933 in Salem, IN, the son of Pearl Agan and Loretha Jones Agan. He retired after many years as a self-employed television repairman in Crawford County and then retired from Trailmobile in Charleston, IL. His hobbies included...

Mary Lou York

Mary Lou York

May 3, 2010

Mary Louise (Howard) York, 99, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 2:35 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2010 at the Heartland Manor Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born October 11, 1910 in Bridgeport, IL, the only daughter of Joseph R. Howard and Eleanor Alice Painter Howard. At age of 3 she, with her parents, moved to Robinson where she...

Roger Leroy Beabout

Roger Leroy Beabout

Apr 29, 2010

Roger LeRoy Beabout, 60 of Palestine, IL, died at 6:41 a.m. (EST) Thursday, April 29, 2010 at the Indianapolis Veteran€™s Administration Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN to Robert Beabout and Nina Clemens Beabout. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War; was a lifetime member of the Robinson V....