Obituaries

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

Robert "Bob" Neal Fulling

Robert "Bob" Neal Fulling

Nov 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” Neal Fulling, 75, of Rantoul and San Antonio, was born at home on a dairy farm in Palestine, Ill., March 22, 1945, the sixth child of Byrl and Dorothy Fulling. On Nov. 22, 2020, surrounded by his wife and family, he was peacefully welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. He devoted himself to...

William Louis Damron

William Louis Damron

Nov 20, 2020

William Louis Damron, 97, of Robinson, IL, died November 20, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born December 23, 1922, in Herrin, IL, the son of William Fredrick Monroe Damron & Maudie (Erwin) Damron, both of whom preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Belle Cover on May 5, 1944,...

Doris Irene Dolson

Doris Irene Dolson

Nov 19, 2020

Doris Dolson, 91, died November 19, 2020, at Willowbrook Assisted Care in Marshall, IL. She was born September 12, 1929, in rural West York, IL, the daughter of Harris & Zelpha (Clements) McCrory, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Ernest "Gene" Dolson on June 6, 1948, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 1997....

Imogene Drum

Imogene Drum

Nov 17, 2020

Imogene Drum, 95, of Marshall, IL, died November 17, 2020, at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born September 23, 1925, in Hornersville, MO, the daughter of John & Zella (Meredith) Cummings, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Vernon Olen Drum on September 22, 1944, and he preceded her in death on January 10, 1995. She...

Betty Ann Newlin

Betty Ann Newlin

Nov 14, 2020

Betty Ann Newlin, 87, of Paris, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died on November 14, 2020, at Paris Healthcare Center. She was born March 1, 1933, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Henry & Esther (Frost) Matteson. As a young child, her family moved to the West Union area, where she was raised on the family farm just...

Clifford Richard Murdock

Clifford Richard Murdock

Nov 14, 2020

Clifford Richard Murdock, 92, of Palestine, IL, died November 14, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born June 26, 1928, in Palestine, the son of Martin Murdock & Mable Esther (Thomas) Murdock, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Alberta Harris on November 19, 1949, and she preceded him in death on May...

Janeil Lavern Stewart

Janeil Lavern Stewart

Nov 10, 2020

Janeil LaVern Stewart, 93, of Robinson, IL, died November 10, 2020, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. Along with her twin brother, James, she was born December 15, 1926, in Dana, IN, the oldest of thirteen children born to Paul & Lola Wilkinson, both of whom preceded her in death. She married LeRoy Tilford Stewart on July 28,...

I. Arlene Keller

I. Arlene Keller

Nov 5, 2020

I. Arlene Keller, 95, formerly of Robinson, IL, died November 5, 2020, at Elmcroft of Lebanon, TN. She was born June 27, 1925, in Oblong, IL, the daughter of Mayo Dart & Clone (Hudson) Dart, both of whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Clell Keller, on September 7, 1946, and they were married...

Doris Jean Hall

Doris Jean Hall

Nov 5, 2020

Doris Jean (Carroll) Hall, 87, formerly of Sterling, IL, died November 5, 2020, at Arbor Rose of Robinson, IL. She was born April 21, 1933, in Arcola, IL, the daughter of Henry E. & Marie M. (Ewald) Carroll, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death. She married Zollie W. Hall on August 8, 1959, and they enjoyed nearly...

James Everett Brackett

James Everett Brackett

Nov 4, 2020

James Everett Brackett, 69, of Niantic, IL, died November 4, 2020, at VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. He was born July 13, 1951, in Decatur, IL, the son of Curtis Everett Brackett & Doris (Carr) Brackett, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Brackett, Mary Stamm,...

Cathy Joann Maxwell

Cathy Joann Maxwell

Nov 4, 2020

Cathy Joann Maxwell 64, of Flat Rock, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on November 4, 2020, at 12:45 p.m. She was born August 8,1956, in Mt. Vernon, IL, the daughter of Franklin D. Work & Patsy Joann (Piercy) Work, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Parker Maxwell, whom she married...

Adrain Sunshine Larson

Adrain Sunshine Larson

Nov 3, 2020

Adrain Sunshine (Aders) Larson, 102, of Robinson, IL, died November 3, 2020, in the comfort of her son's home in Robinson. She was born October 6, 1918, in Richland, IN, the daughter of Guy Aders & Mary (Thurber) Aders, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Larson and by...

Phyllis Kay Irvan

Phyllis Kay Irvan

Nov 2, 2020

Phyllis Kay Irvan, 77, of Sand Springs, OK, formerly of Palestine, IL, died Monday, November 2, 2020, at Sand Springs Nursing Home. Phyllis was born January 7, 1943, in Robinson, IL, and grew up in the Palestine area. She was an LPN for many years, and this provided her with a great source of satisfaction throughout much of her...

Max Fulling

Max Fulling

Oct 30, 2020

Max Fulling, 87, of Palestine, IL, died October 30, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on September 6, 1933, at the family farm home southeast of Palestine, the first of six children born to Byrl & Dorothy (Nigh) Fulling. He attended Centennial Grade School south of Palestine until it closed following his 7th grade...

Dorothy Jeanne Riggs

Dorothy Jeanne Riggs

Oct 29, 2020

Dorothy Jeanne Riggs, 83, of rural Marshall, IL, passed away on October 29, 2020, following a short stay at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute, IN. She was born October 14, 1937, at home in Metcalf, IL, a village in Young America Township, Edgar County, IL. She grew up all over the area before ending up in Marshall, where...

Christine E. "Chris" Blair

Christine E. "Chris" Blair

Oct 27, 2020

Christine E. (Chris) Blair, age 74 passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a battle with oral cancer. Chris was born March 6, 1946 in Peoria, IL to Vincent and Dorothy Peterson both of whom preceded her in death. Chris was a 1964 graduate of Peoria High School and went on to graduate...

Michael Lee Gullett

Michael Lee Gullett

Oct 21, 2020

Michael Lee Gullett, 53, of Carbondale, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died suddenly on October 21, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Mike was born on September 26, 1967, in Robinson, IL, the son of Tommy Lee Gullett & Patricia "Patsy" (Dart) Gullett, both of whom preceded him in death. Mike married Brandi Gullett on September 12, 2006,...

Arden G. Shaffner

Arden G. Shaffner

Oct 18, 2020

Arden G. Shaffner, 78, of Annapolis, IL, died October 18, 2020, at Newton Care Center in Newton, IL. He was born December 7, 1941, in Annapolis, IL, the son of Lavaughn & Verlie (Lingafelter) Shaffner, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Ansel Buckner; and by his sister, Joan Nichols....

George Fulling

George Fulling

Oct 17, 2020

George Fulling, 84 of Palestine, IL, died October 17, 2020, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born August 25, 1936, in his family's home on top of Bristol Hill, the third of six children of Byrl & Dorothy (Nigh) Fulling. He grew up in the Palestine area and worked the family farm alongside his father and...

Joan Fulling

Joan Fulling

Oct 16, 2020

Joan Fulling, 85, of Palestine, IL, died on October 16, 2020, at Gentlecare Nursing Home in Vincennes, IN. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of Joe & Emily (Kaplan) Vladar. Joan's parents were 100% Czeck of which they were enormously proud. She is survived by her husband Max; by her sons & daughters-in-law,...