Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Larry Thomas Fuller
Dec 31, 2020
Larry Thomas Fuller, 67, of Palestine, IL, passed away on December 31, 2020 from natural causes. Larry was born March 26, 1953, in Sullivan, IN, to John T. and L. Pauline (Waldrop) Fuller. After graduating from Palestine High School, he went on to study agriculture at Olney Central College. Larry was a ball of fire, just ask anyone in...
Robbie A. Miller
Dec 30, 2020
Robbie A. Miller, 67, of Robinson, IL, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 with his family at his side. Rob grew up on the family farm in Flat Rock, IL, where he farmed alongside his brother, Stephen, and their father, Robert. A gifted athlete, he excelled in many sports throughout his youth, from the track and field to...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Goff
Dec 30, 2020
Jacqueline "Jackie" Goff, 63, of Robinson, IL, died December 30, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born on August 31, 1957, in Oblong, IL, the daughter of Jack & Esther (Newlin) Kemper, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Norman Goff, Sr.; by her twin brother...
Viola Katherine Miller
Dec 29, 2020
Viola Miller, 92, of Robinson, IL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. She was born August 10, 1928, in Hutsonville, IL, the daughter of Everett Osborn & Goldie (Harrington) Osborn, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Dale D. "Red" Miller on August 16, 1947, and he preceded her in death on June...
Gene Wiggington, Jr.
Dec 26, 2020
Gene Wiggington Jr., 65, of Midland, IN, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 7, 1955, in Beech Grove, IN, the son of Gene Wiggington, Sr & Rosealee Catherine (O'Hara) Wiggington-Helms, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Linda McCaully on February 14, 1977,...
Barbara Weber-Thornton
Dec 25, 2020
Barbara Weber Thornton, 92, longtime resident of Robinson, Illinois passed away peacefully at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Englewood, Florida on December 25, 2020. She was born on January 6, 1928 in Mattoon, Illinois and was the daughter of Homer Lawrence and Ditha Elizabeth Corn, both of which preceded her in death. She married Jack Weber...
Sarah Belle Shidler
Dec 25, 2020
Sarah Belle Shidler, 77, of Robinson, IL, died peacefully in the comfort of her home on December 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1943, outside of Hardinville, IL, the daughter of George & Ellen E. (Spyker) Dunlap, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Robert L. “Bob” Shidler on December 22, 1962,...
Virginia Lindley
Dec 25, 2020
Virginia Rose Lindley, 92, of Marshall, IL, died December 25, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born October 4, 1928, in Gary, IN the daughter of William Henry Lindley & Emma Cleo (Wells) Lindley, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Edwards; and her brother,...
Robert L. "Bob" Harvey
Dec 24, 2020
Robert L. "Bob" Harvey, 88, of Robinson, IL, died December 24, 2020, at Arbor Rose of Robinson. He was born on January 22, 1932, in Robinson, IL, the son of Prior & Gladys (Gupton) Harvey, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Charlene 'Char' Harvey in Fort Worth, TX, on December 22, 1951, and she preceded him...
Ronald Lee Holtz
Dec 23, 2020
Ronald Lee Holtz, 80, of Olney, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 15, 1940, in Olney to Morris & Bernice (Phillips) Holtz, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Steve Holtz and Doug Holtz,...
Dr. Lance Sikorski
Dec 22, 2020
Dr. Lance E. Sikorski, 67, lost his battle with AML and accepted God's invitation home on December 22, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on May 19, 1953 in San Antonio, TX. Lance grew up in northern Illinois. Early in life, he trained as an electrical engineer, worked in nuclear power...
Arthur "Bud" Leggitt
Dec 20, 2020
Arthur "Bud" Leggitt, Jr., 90, of Palestine, IL, died on December 20, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson, IL. He was born April 23, 1930, in Palestine, the son of Arthur Leggitt, Sr. & Louise (Reynolds) Leggitt, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Marcella Liston on March 8, 1952, and she preceded him in...
Elizabeth Magdalena (Craig) Wells-Heidecker
Dec 20, 2020
Elizabeth Magdalena (Craig) Wells-Heidecker, 97, of Marshall, IL, passed away December 20, 2020, at Willowbrook Memory Care in Marshall. She was born November 23, 1923, at home, York Township, Clark County, the daughter of Harry Milton Craig & Bertha (Manhart) Craig, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Joseph Emmitt Wells on October 27, 1945, and he...
Gene A. Inboden
Dec 17, 2020
Gene A. Inboden, 82, of Robinson, IL, died December 17, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. He was born May 6, 1938 in Palestine, IL, the son of Ray Inboden & Mildred (Montgomery) Inboden, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Keith Inboden, Larry Inboden, James Inboden, and Phyllis...
Beverly J. Bomer
Dec 17, 2020
Beverly J. Bomer, 83, of Robinson, IL, died December 17, 2020 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born August 7, 1937 in Robinson, IL, the tenth of ten children born to Paul L. Piersall & Ruth Willard Piersall, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Robert "Bob" L. Bomer on December 24, 1954, and he...
Wilma Jean Albers
Dec 16, 2020
Wilma "Jean" Albers, 88, of Olney, IL, died on December 16, 2020, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. She was born April 20, 1932, in York Township, Clark Co., IL, the daughter of Cecil "Pete" & Ellen (Riggs) Crumrin, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald Joe Thompson...
Larry Lee Hildebrand
Dec 15, 2020
Larry Lee Hildebrand, beloved and cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this world on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born March 6, 1938, in Palestine, Ill., he was the first-born child of George Samuel Hildebrand and June Elizabeth (Roberts) Hildebrand. Larry lived in the Palestine area most of his life and graduated from Palestine High School...
Marjorie Virginia Henon
Dec 15, 2020
Marjorie Virginia (Burr) Henon, 67, of West York, IL, died December 15, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN, following several months of declining health. She was born February 10, 1953 outside of Edgewood, IL, the daughter of Jim & Alice (Surrells) Burr. Though Marjorie worked many jobs along her life's journey, when asked which was the most...
Sharon Eileen Mcschooler
Dec 14, 2020
Sharon Eileen McSchooler, 80, of Robinson, IL, died December 14, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born July 13, 1940, in a little house on Plum Street in Robinson, the daughter of Joseph & Viola (Nethery) Seaney. She grew up in Robinson, home of the Sugar Bowl, where she met the love of her life,...
Donald Lane
Dec 10, 2020
Donald Lane, 62, formerly of Hutsonville, IL, died December 10, 2020, at The Waters of Covington in Covington, IN. He was born August 25, 1958 in Chicago, IL, the son of Dan Lane & Theodist (Fledger) Burnett, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Donald & Marlena Burnett (Beloit, WI); by...