Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

Meredith Jean "Gramsy" Shaffer, 88, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Palestine, IL, passed away on January 2, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with her beloved family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1934, the daughter of Oris & Grace (Cooper) Conrad, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Ferral "Shaf" Shaffer,...

Jan 1, 2023

Christy Fox, 63, of Lawrenceville, IL, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2023, at her home in Lawrenceville. She was born on January 15, 1959, in Lawrenceville, to James "Bud" & Norma (Padgett) Spencer, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jim Spencer, and her sister, Jean Lankford.

Dec 31, 2022

Betty Ruth (White) Newlin, 87, of Palestine, IL, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. She was born on February 19, 1935, in Melrose Township, Clark County, IL, the daughter of Carl & Ruth (Baker) White, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Ira T. Newlin on December 21, 1957, and he preceded...

Dec 30, 2022

Eloise Cline, 86, of Palestine, IL, formerly of Normal, IL, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, IL. She was born on August 31, 1936, in Hume, IL, the daughter of Charles Leslie Cline & Ruth Esther (Simpson) Cline, both of whom preceded her death. She was also preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2022

Dixie Fellows, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on December 29, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born on September 22, 1937, in Racine, WI, the daughter of James & Beulah (Winkler) Woodland, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Jane Shipman; her son, Jimmy Ray...

Dec 28, 2022

Carolyn L. Wilson, 89, of Robinson, IL, passed away on December 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born on November 6, 1933, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Ransom & Gladys (Bennett) Wade, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wilson, on July 17,...

Dec 26, 2022

Rozella F. Seaney (Rozie), 83, of Palestine, IL, fell asleep at her home in Palestine and woke up in Paradise with Jesus on December 26, 2022. She was born October 6, 1939, in Palestine, the daughter of David Richards & Mary (Coulter) Richards. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Palestine.

Rozella...

Dec 25, 2022

Nancy Sue (Bonesteel) Swope, 79, of Savoy, IL, passed from this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL, surrounded by her son & daughter-in-law and into the presence of Jesus on the day we celebrate his birth.

She was born in the rural West Union area on January...

Dec 17, 2022

Martha Ernestine (Poorman) Lindley, 83, West Union, IL, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, in her home in the presence of her relatives after a lengthy struggle with cancer and dementia.

She was born June 30, 1939, in the rural West Union area, the daughter of Marion Robert Poorman & Areatha Ernestine (Monk) Poorman, who both...

Dec 14, 2022

Mary Emma Wright, 98, of 703 W Mulberry St. in Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the comfort of her home with her two daughters by her side. She was born August 27, 1924, in Eaton (Porterville), IL, the daughter of Albert & Julia (Lionberger) Van Schoyck.

She married Melvin L....

Dec 13, 2022

Patsy Bradberry, 75, of rural Robinson, IL, passed away on December 13, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born May 23, 1947, in Marion, OH, the daughter of Vernon E. Bosh & Alta Laferne (Wells) Bosh.

On March 6, 1964, she married Jerry Bradberry, and she would go on to dedicate her...

Dec 13, 2022

Maggie Lorean Guyer, 96, a longtime resident of Annapolis, IL, passed away on December 13, 2022, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN, due to a recent stroke.

She was born on April 25, 1926, in Denton, AR, the daughter of Ross & Leona Drum. Her family moved to Illinois when she was nine...

Dec 13, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Jo Higgins, 60, of Hardinville, IL, went home to be with the Lord at 2:16 p.m. on December 13, 2022, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN.

Born in Robinson, IL, on November 13, 1962, she was the daughter of LaVern & Donna (Milam) Meese. She spent many...

Dec 10, 2022

Michael Anthony Monari, 73, of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, Illinois.

He was born on May 4, 1949, in LaSalle, Illinois, the son of "Les" and Anne (Scholle) Monari. A 1967 graduate of LaSalle-Peru High School, Mike served in the Air Force from 1969 until...

Dec 9, 2022

On Friday, December 9th, 2022, at the age of 80, the heavenly clouds parted, and Linda Haraburda went to be with Jesus.

Linda was born November 18th, 1942, in Robinson, Illinois, to Bernice and Joseph Jordan. Linda was the oldest of six siblings, Kathy Miller, Roberta Jordan Cochara, Teresa Isabell, Donna Jordan, Stanley Dunlap, and...

Dec 8, 2022

Conrad Reece Nading, 19, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on December 8th, 2022, at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on April 30, 2003, in Terre Haute, IN. He is the son of Jamee & Chris Boone of Findlay, OH and Chadd & Michelle Nading of Schertz, TX. Conrad...

Dec 5, 2022

Joey Armstrong, 52, of Palestine, IL, passed away on December 5, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. He was born on September 6, 1970, in Oblong, IL, the son of George Armstrong & Stella (York) Armstrong. He grew up in the Palestine area but attended Robinson High School, where he graduated in 1989.

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Dec 4, 2022

Faye (Brown) Tracy, 61, of Robinson, IL, passed away on December 4, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born on January 9, 1961, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of James Brown & Barbara (Baud) Brown. She grew up in Flat Rock, IL, where she attended grade school before transferring over to Robinson High School. Following her...

Dec 4, 2022

Jerry King, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away on December 4, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 23, 1938, in Robinson, IL, the son of Ermal & Alice (Rich) King, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Phyllis Lloyd on August 17, 1958, and she preceded him in death on July...

Dec 2, 2022

Ronda Jo Gullett, 83, of Robinson, IL, passed away on December 2, 2022, in the comfort of her daughter's home. She was born on October 5, 1939, in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Ross O. & Wanda J. (Zeitler) Wood. She grew up in Salem, IL, where she enjoyed the nearness of her beloved grandparents, who played no small...