Obituaries

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

Karen Lee Jackson

Karen Lee Jackson

Jul 25, 2022

Karen Jackson, 79, of rural West Union, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 4, 1942, in Wabash Township, Clark County, IL, the daughter of Garland & Opal Engles. She grew up in the Dennison area, and although she participated in...

Phillip Robert Catt

Phillip Robert Catt

Jul 25, 2022

Phillip Robert Catt, 75, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 25, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Effingham, IL, the son of John Robert & Violet Marie (McCormick) Catt, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Elaine Tracy on October 16, 1965, and she preceded him...

Dorothy Bernice Runge

Dorothy Bernice Runge

Jul 24, 2022

Dorothy Bernice Runge, 93, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 24, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born on June 17, 1929, in Altamont, IL, the daughter of Hugo & Elsie (Holste) Wendling, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Wendell Runge on March 19, 1952, and he preceded her in death on...

Gregory Eugene Gower

Gregory Eugene Gower

Jul 22, 2022

Gregory Eugene Gower, 70, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on July 22, 2022, at his home. He was born December 29, 1951, in Robinson, IL, the son of Earl Eugene & Marjorie Christine (Burress) Gower. He grew up in Hutsonville and was a 1969 graduate of Hutsonville High School. He would go on to proudly serve his country in...

Betsy Jane Brashear

Betsy Jane Brashear

Jul 22, 2022

Betsy Jane Brashear, 90, of Terre Haute, IN, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute. She was born March 20, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of William Floyd Kirk & Faye L. (Buskirk) Kirk, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Buell W. Brashear on December...

Margaret A. Tedford

Margaret A. Tedford

Jul 22, 2022

Margaret A. Tedford, 84, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on February 18, 1938, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Kenneth & Delta (Spafford) Roller, and attended Decatur schools, graduating from Decatur High School in 1956. She married Howard W. Tedford on April 6, 1957,...

Mary Louise Woodworth

Mary Louise Woodworth

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Louise Woodworth, 97, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 17, 2022, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. She was born on November 13, 1924, in Ramona, OK, the daughter of William Kenneth Marbry & Bertha Elizabeth (Hill) Marbry, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Spencer Woodworth, Jr. on August 25, 1946, and he preceded...

Richard Woodrow Phillips Jr

Richard Woodrow Phillips Jr

Jul 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Woodrow Phillips Jr., 64, of Hutsonville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 14, 1957, in Danville, IL, the son of Richard "Dick" Phillips Sr. & Nancy (Johnson) Phillips, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Melissa Ann Phillips...

Winfred Delane Adams

Winfred Delane Adams

Jul 13, 2022

Winfred Delane Adams, 86, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 13, 2022, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. He was born on January 28, 1936, the son of Rev. Forrest Lyman Adams & Thelma (Coulter) Adams, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita, on February 13,...

Janice Jean Bond

Janice Jean Bond

Jul 9, 2022

Janice Jean Bond age 74 of Robinson, IL, was called home to her Heavenly Father on July 9, 2022. Born September 3, 1947, she was the eldest child of her parents Leo A. and Rhea G. (Gower) Bond of rural Robinson. Growing up, she was involved in 4-H and church. Her 4-H baking and sewing entries brought home blue...

Doris E. Miller

Doris E. Miller

Jul 7, 2022

Doris E. Miller, 79, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 7, 2022, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born October 4, 1942, in Hidalgo, IL, the daughter of Evert & Mable (Gordon) Bright. She grew up in the Greenup area and would go on to marry Bill Miller on April 17, 1960....

Vera Blankenbeker

Vera Blankenbeker

Jul 2, 2022

Vera Blankenbeker, 91, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 2, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born on June 4, 1931, in Flat Rock, IL, the daughter of Orman "Babe" & Velma (Mathews) Highsmith, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers & sisters-in-law, Randall & Helen...

Elda Miller

Elda Miller

Jul 2, 2022

Elda May Miller, 92, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on July 2, 2022. She was born on May 11, 1930 in Delphi, Indiana to William and Emma Brookshire. She graduated from Delphi High School in 1949 and married Bobbie Miller on June 25,1949. She was an excellent homemaker and stay-at-home mom. She deeply loved her family and served everyone...

Kristi Jean Mccleave

Kristi Jean Mccleave

Jul 2, 2022

Kristi Jean McCleave, 49, of Robinson, IL, passed away on July 2, 2022, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born September 5, 1972, in Robinson, the daughter of Zel & Jeannie (Taylor) Adams, both of whom survive. She is also survived by her daughter, Katelyn McCleave; by her brother & sister-in-law, Jonathon & Sarah Adams; by...

Wanza F. [Williams] Sauls

Wanza F. [Williams] Sauls

Jul 1, 2022

Wanza F. [Williams] Sauls, age 89, passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, July 1, 2022, with her family by her side. She endured a difficult battle with dementia and was cared for by the superior staff of Arbor Rose in Robinson since November 2020. Wanza entered this world on September 23, 1932, in Crenshaw County, AL, the ninth of...

Janie Lynn Brush

Janie Lynn Brush

Jun 29, 2022

Janie Lynn Brush, 74, of Auburn, IL, formerly of West York, IL, passed away on June 29, 2022, at Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born May 16, 1948, in Linton, IN, the daughter of Samuel Lynn & Margaret (LeForge) Lynn, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Larry Brush on April 17, 2004, and...

Ruthie Gallington Fowler

Ruthie Gallington Fowler

Jun 29, 2022

Ruthie Gallington Fowler, 73, of Paris, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died on June 29, 2022, at Paris Healthcare Center in Paris, IL. She was born on January 28, 1949, in Vigo County, IN, the daughter of Maurice & Juanita (Hargis) Wernz. She grew up in the West Union area and was a graduate of Marshall High School....

Brendan Paul Grimm

Brendan Paul Grimm

Jun 26, 2022

Brendan Paul Grimm, age 89, passed away on June 26, 2022, with family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Michael and Mary Grimm. Brendan has 1 sister Eunice Weixel of Rockville, MD. Brendan was a wonderful father, husband, and a devout Catholic (3rd degree Knight of Columbus). Brendan served in the...

Robert "Fuzz" Morecraft, Jr.

Robert "Fuzz" Morecraft, Jr.

Jun 26, 2022

Robert "Fuzz" Morecraft, Jr., 76, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on June 26, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on March 5, 1946, in Paris, IL, the son of Robert Sr. & Garnet Morecraft, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Morecraft....

Jerry Bradbury

Jerry Bradbury

Jun 26, 2022

Jerry Bradbury, 71, of Robinson, IL, passed away on June 26, 2022, at his home in Robinson. He was born June 23, 1951, in Palestine, IL, to John F. "Jack" Bradbury & Julia (VanWinkle) Bradbury. A 1969 graduate of Robinson High School, he would go on to work for Marathon for a time before hitting the open road as...