Obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

James “Red” Eveland was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, on April 10, 1961, to the late Everett Eugene Eveland & Sandra Sue Eveland. He departed this life on April 16, 2023, at his home in Bruceville, Indiana. He attended Palestine High School and later joined the Navy until he was honorably discharged after an automobile accident shortly after boot camp....

Apr 10, 2023

Ronald Dean Kamplain, of Bridgeport, IL, passed away on April 10, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Born on March 6, 1950, in Robinson, IL, Ron's 73 years were characterized by his unique wit, selfless generosity, and unwavering courage. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Ron witnessed untold atrocities during his time in the U.S. Army...

Apr 10, 2023

Donna Gosnell, 83, of Robinson, IL, passed away on April 10, 2023. Born on May 20, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN. She was raised in Duncanville, IL, where she was imbued with the values of her loving parents, Glen & Mary (Love) Stewart. Donna was also fortunate enough to have the love and guidance of family friends, Franklin and Ollie...

Apr 8, 2023

Dennis George Hare, a man of wit, humor, and boundless energy, passed away on April 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Born July 21, 1942, in Robinson, IL, he grew up in the Palestine, IL, area, where he was active in the Boy Scouts to such a degree that he eventually earned the coveted title of Eagle Scout....

Apr 8, 2023

Marlyin Duane Miley, 88, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer due to Agent Orange exposure. He was born on June 8, 1934, in Chambersburg, PA, one of 17 children born to David Frank Miley & Arbelle (Kyler) Miley, both of whom...

Apr 7, 2023

Richard Carlyle Hartbank, a man of loving spirit and unwavering passion, passed away on April 7, 2023, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN. Born on April 28, 1963, in Decatur, IL, Richard's life was an inspiring testament to the power of selflessness, hard work, and devotion to family. Growing up in Flat Rock...

Apr 7, 2023

Richard Allen "Rick" Hyre, 57, of Starke, FL, passed away tragically on April 7th, 2023 doing what he loved. He was born October 17th, 1965, in Valparaiso, IN. He is preceded in death by his Father, Charles E Hyre, and nephews, Little Charles E Hyre and Bryce Batson.

He is survived by his mother, Mary...

Apr 3, 2023

Ernest "Dale" Martin, 82, of rural Robinson, IL, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on July 7, 1940, in Grandville Township, near Yale, IL, the son of Lloyd Ernest Martin & Neva Maude (Cullums) Martin. He grew up on the 147-acre family farm, where...

Apr 3, 2023

Laura June (Wilson) Ayres, 88, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on April 3, 2023, in the comfort of her home. Born on February 13, 1935, in Palestine, IL, Laura June devoted nearly nine decades to her home, her family, and her God. She began her educational journey at Frog Pond, a one-room schoolhouse, before attending Palestine Grade School...

Apr 3, 2023

Adrienne Allyn (Polgar) McDonald, 42, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away unexpectedly at her home in the early morning hours of April 3, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1980, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Daniel & Susan (Rodgers) Polgar, both of whom survive. She is also survived by her daughter and the apple of her eye,...

Apr 3, 2023

Marjorie Lee Pfeiffer, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, after an extended period of failing health. She was born on September 17, 1929 in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, to Homer Arthur and Daisy May Morville.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Louis Pfeiffer, her parents, Ralph's parents, Jesse and Clara...

Apr 1, 2023

Donovan Wayne Douglas, 40, of Robinson, IL, died on April 1, 2023, a casualty of the devastating tornado that swept through Robinson, IL. Donovan was born on December 7, 1982, in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Ronald "Kenny" Douglas & Diana Stone, both of whom survive. He is also survived by his son Dason Douglas; his brother, Lyle "Derrick"...

Apr 1, 2023

Byron George Gullett, 76, of Robinson, IL, died on April 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 7, 1946, in Robinson, the son of George & Goldie (Hanley) Gullett, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Judy Kay Bliss on June 20, 1970, and she preceded him in death on September 23,...

Mar 31, 2023

Gerald Wayne "Red" Goodwin, 89, of Oblong, IL, died on March 31, 2023, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.

Wayne was born on January 12, 1934, in Petersburg, IN, the son of Albert & Ora (Phillips) Goodwin, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Carolyn Littlejohn on July 7, 1956, and she...

Mar 31, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Bradbury, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 31, 2023, at the age of 70, a casualty of the devastating tornado that swept through Robinson, IL. Born on June 18, 1952, in Robinson, Becky was the daughter of Leon & Barbara (Billings) Bilyew. A graduate of Oblong High School, she would...

Mar 28, 2023

Nancy Louise Laffoon, 81, of Olney, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 28, 2023, at Richland Nursing & Rehab in Olney, IL. She was born on November 10, 1941, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Harley T. & Leatha L. (Smith) Musgrove. She grew up in Urbana and was a 1959 graduate of Champaign High School....

Mar 26, 2023

Paula Backemeyer, 98, of Terre Haute, IN, passed away on March 26, 2023, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on July 9, 1924, in Palestine, IL, the daughter of David LeRoy "Roy" & Pauline (Clayton) Fox, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Gilbert "Gib" Backemeyer on August 22, 1952, and he preceded...

Mar 21, 2023

George "Sam" Beard, 81, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on March 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 24, 1942, the son of Henry A. & Jessie F. (Anderson) Beard. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960-1963, and spent a good portion of...

Mar 20, 2023

Lois "Carol" Rodgers, 84, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on June 4, 1938, in Bond Township, Lawrence County, the daughter of Virgil T. & Mary Frances (Shumaker) Dunlap, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Midgett on April 28, 1970, and he...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Helen Guess, 87, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 20, 2023, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born on January 30, 1936, in Hardinville, IL, one of ten children born to William Charles & Lillie Ellen (Snyder) Dunlap. She made the choice to leave school at the age of 16 to help provide for...