Obituaries

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

Shelly R. Myers

Shelly R. Myers

Sep 8, 2021

Shelly R. Myers, 53, of Trimble, IL, passed away on September 8, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born January 9, 1968, in Sullivan, IN, the daughter of James L. & Marilyn (Simmers) Newlin. She grew up in both Flat Rock and Oblong and was a 1986 graduate of Oblong High School. She would...

Kerrie Lynn Hatfield

Kerrie Lynn Hatfield

Sep 7, 2021

Kerrie Lynn Hatfield, 31, of Robinson, IL, died September 7, 2021, the result of an automotive accident. She was born October 17, 1989, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Dan & Marian (Hardiek) Hatfield. She grew up in Robinson and was a 2008 graduate of Robinson High School. She would go on to attend beauty school in Olney...

Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore

Sep 6, 2021

Dorothy Moore, 91, of Walnut Prairie, IL, died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Marshall Rehabilitation & Nursing, where she was a longtime resident. She was born January 15, 1930, in Hutsonville, IL, the daughter of Jenny (Virginia) & Claude Dix of Old York, IL. They both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two babies,...

Betty L. Gilbert

Betty L. Gilbert

Sep 4, 2021

Betty L. Gilbert, 86, of Robinson, IL, died September 4, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. She was born September 30, 1934, at home in Annapolis, IL, the daughter of Dean Stanley Elliott & Blanche RLea (O'Dell) Elliott, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Jack Gilbert on May 25, 1952, and he preceded her in...

Linda Stevenson

Linda Stevenson

Sep 3, 2021

Linda Stevenson, 83, of Robinson, IL, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior on September 3, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. She was born September 4, 1937, the daughter of Robert & Pearl (Emmons) Shields, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents-in-law, James Leo Stevenson &...

Garnet Van Horn

Garnet Van Horn

Sep 3, 2021

Garnet Perry Van Horn, originally from Robinson, Illinois, died at Primrose Retirement Community in Newburgh, Indiana on September 3, 2021. Born February 26, 1929, in Mingo County, West Virginia, Garnet was the daughter of Uley Perry and Hallie Cline Perry. While at Berea College she met, and in 1948 married Clifford Layne Van Horn of Louisa, Kentucky, who preceded...

Ida Marie Chalstrom Douglas

Ida Marie Chalstrom Douglas

Sep 2, 2021

Ida Marie Chalstrom Douglas exited this life peacefully on September 2, 2021 in Robinson, Illinois. She was born February 27, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Clare E. and Beulah W. Chalstrom. Her formative years were spent in Joliet, Illinois. She graduated from Joliet Township High School and from Joliet Junior College where she was very involved...

Donald  Melvin Houpt, Jr.

Donald Melvin Houpt, Jr.

Sep 2, 2021

Don Houpt passed away peacefully on September 2, in Vero Beach, Florida. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Church of Vero Beach. Born in Palestine, Illinois, he was the fourth of the four children of Don and Ruth Houpt, having outlived his siblings Harriet, James (Jim) and Jeannette. He...

Margaret Ruth Sheese

Margaret Ruth Sheese

Aug 22, 2021

Margaret Ruth Sheese, 97, of Robinson, IL, a beloved soul who became a child of God on August 4, 2021, passed away to her Heavenly home on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born December 29, 1923, the daughter of Otis & Minnie (Hawkins) Purcell, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Milford Earl "Shorty" Sheese on...

James "Jim" Lemmon

James "Jim" Lemmon

Aug 20, 2021

James "Jim" Lemmon, 72, of rural Robinson, IL, died August 20, 2021, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. He was born April 12, 1949, in Hardinville, IL, the son of William E. Lemmon & Virgie Marie (McDonald) Lemmon-Smith. Jim grew up in rural Crawford County and was a 1967 graduate of Oblong High School. He married Diana Faye...

Dr. Robert A. Hoagland

Dr. Robert A. Hoagland

Aug 19, 2021

Dr. Robert A. Hoagland, 80, of Robinson, IL, went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born November 5, 1940, in Lafayette, IN, the son of Dan & Arlene (Wright) Hoagland. Bob, along with two of his brothers, simultaneously enlisted in the United States...

Mary Lee Shaw

Mary Lee Shaw

Aug 15, 2021

Mary Lee Shaw, 98, of Palestine, IL, died August 15, 2021, at BridgePointe Health in Vincennes, IN. She was born July 22, 1923, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Chester & Anna (Kirkwood) Young. A 1941 graduate of Lawrenceville High School, she would further her education in Vincennes, where she attended business school. On May 15, 1943, she married...

James Edgar Houston

James Edgar Houston

Aug 15, 2021

James Houston, 77, of Palestine, IL, died August 15, 2021, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born June 9, 1944, in Pulaski, VA, the son of G.C. "Joe" & Gladys (Cury) Houston, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, James Edgar Houston, Jr.;...

Harrietta Hunnicutt

Harrietta Hunnicutt

Aug 10, 2021

Harrietta Hunnicutt, 88, of Robinson, IL, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN. She was born October 23, 1932, in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Harry Edward Talbot & Gleneva (Miller) Talbot, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Richard L. Hunnicutt on...

Percy Bryans

Percy Bryans

Aug 4, 2021

Percy Bryans, 104, of Palestine, IL, died August 4, 2021, in his home. He was born on September 17, 1916, in Russell Township, Lawrence County, IL, the son of Willie & Amanda (Gaines) Bryans, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Alice Rhine on July 3, 1940, and she preceded him in death on September 6, 2009....

George Wade

George Wade

Jul 27, 2021

George Wade, 77, of Flat Rock, IL, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2021. He was born July 10, 1944, in Rogersville, MO, the son of Benjamin Franklin Wade & Mary Edna (McKinnon) Wade, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Patty McEntire on November 21, 1964, and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2019. He...

Clarese Fox

Clarese Fox

Jul 26, 2021

Clarese Fox, 67, of Shelbyville, IL, died on July 26, 2021, at Shelbyville Manor. She was born August 26, 1953, in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Clarence & Helen (Adams) Porter. She grew up in El Cajon, CA, and was a 1971 Graduate of El Cajon Valley High School. She would eventually marry Ralph Fox on June 21,...

Betty Agan

Betty Agan

Jul 22, 2021

Betty Agan, 76, of Palestine, IL, died on July 22, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Betty was born on March 25, 1945, in Montgomery Township, the daughter of Wilbur & Dorothy (Kent) Dunlap, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Donald Agan on August 28, 1976, and he preceded her in death on August 21,...

Guy Dale Knight

Guy Dale Knight

Jul 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Guy Dale Knight, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 89. Dale was born May 6, 1932, in Palestine, IL, the son of Guy and Elizabeth Knight. After high school, he played basketball for Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, where he graduated in 1954. That same year, he...

Steven Dee Batman

Steven Dee Batman

Jul 19, 2021

Our family lost a very special man Steve Batman, on July 19, 2021. Steven Dee Batman, 77, passed away at his home in Sullivan, IN. Steve was born on February 24, 1944, in Robinson, IL, the son of Maurice and Vada Stanley Batman, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by Judy Neiwert-Batman whom he married...