Obituaries

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

Glen E. Miller

Glen E. Miller

Jan 13, 2007

Glen Edward Miller, 83, of rural Palestine, IL, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Center, Robinson. He was born May 27, 1923 in Palestine, IL, the son of Roy Miller and Blanche Walters Miller. He was a member of Pleasant View Church for over 50 years and a World War II veteran serving...

Donna Jeanne Carter

Donna Jeanne Carter

Jan 13, 2007

Donna Jeanne Carter, 65 of Dugger, IN, formerly of Crawford County, IL, died at Terre Haute Regional Hospital at 9:25 a.m. (e.s.t.) Saturday, January 13, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born June 1, 1941 in St. Elmo, IL, the daughter of Floyd Earl Holloway and Mildred O. Noblet Holloway.Donna worked in the Medical Records Department at Good...

Mabel L. Eaton

Mabel L. Eaton

Jan 13, 2007

Mabel L. Eaton, 74, Robinson, IL, died at 12:27 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. She was a cook for Robinson High School for over 20 years and worked for the Robinson IGA after retirement. She was born September 16, 1932 in Robinson, IL the daughter of John and Rosetta Doyle Watts. She married...

Margaret Ruth Mendenhall

Margaret Ruth Mendenhall

Jan 11, 2007

Margaret Ruth Mendenhall, 81, of Palestine, IL, died at 11:48 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2007 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1925 in Chrisman, IL, the daughter of Otto Graham and Ethel Kirts Graham. She retired as a cook from Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. She was a member of the Outer West Market Church of Christ, Palestine.She...

Zane Phillip Tracy

Zane Phillip Tracy

Jan 9, 2007

Zane Phillip Tracy, 29 days old of Robinson, IL, died at 12:57 p.m. (E.S.T.) Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at St. Vincent Women's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his parents, John Martin “Marty” Tracy and Jennifer Jo “Jenny” Shonk Tracy, Robinson. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents; John and Janez Tracy, Robinson; his maternal grandparents, Jake...

Charles W. "Chuck" Ballard

Charles W. "Chuck" Ballard

Jan 9, 2007

Chuck Ballard, 77 of Robinson, IL, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, January 09, 2007 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born June 14, 1929 in Sullivan, IN, the son of James Coleman Ballard and Mary Ann Sluder Ballard. He had been employed by the Kroger Co., A. & P. Grocery, and I. G. A. He then worked in...

Gerald Wayne Maddox

Gerald Wayne Maddox

Jan 8, 2007

Gerald Wayne Maddox, 74, of Palestine, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN. He was born February 1, 1932 in Palestine, the son of James Weaver Maddox and Amy Angeline Brashears Maddox. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Robinson Church of...

Carolyn E. Dennis

Carolyn E. Dennis

Dec 31, 2006

Carolyn E. Dennis, 58 of Robinson, IL, died at the Emergency Room at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson of an apparent heart condition at 5:03 a.m. Sunday, December 31, 2006. She was born August 23, 1948 in Robinson, the daughter of Ova Newlin and Ruth Osborn Newlin. Carolyn was a homemaker, a construction worker through the Carpenter's Local #347...

Edward J. Blevins

Edward J. Blevins

Dec 21, 2006

Edward J. Blevins, 76, Palestine, IL, died at 7 p.m. Thursday December 21, 2006 at his home. He retired from Marathon Oil Co. October 28, 1987 after 29 years of service and was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Robinson, V.F.W. Post #4549, E.M. Coulter American Legion Post #69, Palestine Amvets and the Retired Officers Association. He...

Margaret Laura Goodwin

Margaret Laura Goodwin

Dec 21, 2006

Margaret Goodwin, 92 of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born June 24, 1914 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Fred S. Prichard and Laura Thompson Prichard. She was a homemaker and retired music teacherforPalestine High School as well asfor the rural schools of Lawrence...

Virginia Mae Ault

Virginia Mae Ault

Dec 18, 2006

Virginia Mae Ault, 78, of Palestine, IL, died at 4:19 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2006 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born April 15, 1928 in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of William Tune and Irene Dinkelman Tune. She was a homemaker and had worked in the kitchen of the Senior Citizens Center in Oblong. She was...

Delno Ray Reynolds

Delno Ray Reynolds

Dec 14, 2006

Delno Ray Reynolds, 60, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2006 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1946 in Robinson, IL, the son of Delno E. Reynolds and Ruth Wilson Reynolds. He served in the U. S. Air Force. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1964 and from Bailey Tech, St. Louis,...

Ada Rosalee Guyer

Ada Rosalee Guyer

Dec 7, 2006

Rosalee Guyer, 81, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2006 at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Center. She was born July 20, 1925 in Marshall, IL, the daughter of Owen Justin Hendrix and Ada Burkett Hendrix.Rosalee worked for several years at the Robinson Township Library. She was a member of the Robinson First United Methodist Church, the...

David Julian Saunders

David Julian Saunders

Dec 1, 2006

David “Julian” Saunders, 82, died on December 1, 2006 at the Retama Manor Nursing Center, Laredo, TX. He was born January 16, 1924 in Palestine, IL, the son of Dave and Flossie Saunders. He graduated from high school in Mattoon, IL, attended 2 years at the University of Illinois, Champaign, IL before entering the U. S. Army during WWII....

Virginia Margaret Snyder

Virginia Margaret Snyder

Nov 29, 2006

VIRGINIA “JENNIE” MARGARET SNYDERVirginia “Jennie” Margaret Snyder, 55 of West Salem, IL, formerly of Crawford County, IL, died unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, November 29, 2006. She was born March 21, 1951 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Cecil H. Woods and Marie E. Voigt Woods.She was a L.P.N.; a member of the Ladies of the Moose; the Ladies...

Nicci D. Thompson

Nicci D. Thompson

Nov 26, 2006

NICCI D. THOMPSONNicci D. Thompson, 27 of Palestine, IL, died at 1:31 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2006 in an auto accident south of Gordon Junction that also claimed the life of her grandmother and son. She was born November 11, 1979 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Tricia Woosley and George Wachter. Nicci was an honor student and graduated...

Noah Shane Thompson

Noah Shane Thompson

Nov 26, 2006

NOAH SHANE THOMPSONNoah Shane Thompson, 1 month old son of Ronald Lee Thompson and Nicci Danielle Wachter Thompson, died at 1:31 p.m. Sunday, November 26th in an auto accident south of Gordon Junction that also took the life of his mother and great grandmother. He was born October 19, 2006 in Vincennes, Indiana.He is survived by his father, Ronald...

Fannie G. Woosley

Fannie G. Woosley

Nov 26, 2006

FANNIE G. WOOSLEYFannie G. Woosley, 85 of Palestine, IL, died at 1:31 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2006 in an auto accident south of Gordon Junction that also took the life of her granddaughter and great grandson. She was born April 19, 1921 in Palestine, the daughter of James Perry Rosbolt and Ora Effie Ellis Rosbolt. She was a homemaker;...