Obituaries

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

Carolyn Purcell

Carolyn Purcell

Oct 13, 2020

Carolyn Purcell, 74, of Marshall, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born March 9, 1946, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Allen & Delila Ruth (Finch) White, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Stephen Purcell;...

Savannah Michelle Parker

Savannah Michelle Parker

Oct 8, 2020

Savannah Michelle Parker, the unborn daughter of Vince Wayne Parker, Sr. & Brandee Michelle Parker, found herself in the loving arms of Jesus at 1:02 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her older brother, Vincent Wayne Parker, Jr.; by her grandparents, Gary...

Larry  Miller

Larry Miller

Oct 7, 2020

Larry Miller, 83, of Palestine, IL, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1937, the son of Luther & Ruth (Musgrave) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. On May 23, 1987, he married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Hardesty, and she survives. He is...

Danny Bailey

Danny Bailey

Oct 4, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved family member, Danny Bailey. He fought a very difficult fight with cancer, but in the end, it was the Lord's will to take him home. Danny went to Heaven on Sunday night, October 4, 2020.  Danny, age 48, was born October 17, 1971, and is survived...

Chan Bok Lee

Chan Bok Lee

Sep 24, 2020

Chan Bok Lee, 65, of Robinson, IL, died on September 24, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was born on May 24, 1955, in Seoul, South Korea to Sam Nam Lee & Kye Nang Han Lee. He grew up in Seoul and attended school at Chungam High School, where he excelled playing soccer. He would go on...

Gene Ray Parker

Gene Ray Parker

Sep 23, 2020

Gene Ray Parker, 93, of Robinson, IL, died September 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 12, 1926, in Flat Rock, IL, the son of Chester L. Parker & Bessie Jane (Taylor) Parker, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Gale...

Kacie Jo Hartbank

Kacie Jo Hartbank

Sep 22, 2020

Kacie Jo "KJ" Hartbank, 35, of Terre Haute, IN, died September 22, 2020. She was born June 17, 1985, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Richard & Cynthia Hartbank. She grew up in Annapolis, IL, where neighbors often found Kacie and her sister Ashley riding their bikes or rollerblading around the neighborhood. This period of her life provided her...

Sharon Miller

Sharon Miller

Sep 20, 2020

Sharon Miller, 76, of Oblong, IL, died on September 20, 2020, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on June 24, 1944, in Stockton, CA, the daughter of Ethel Francis (Hill) Miller and Demer Daniel Miller, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister Ruth "Pat" Minan; by her brothers,...

Irene J. Swenson

Irene J. Swenson

Sep 13, 2020

Irene Swenson, 100, of Robinson, IL, died September 13, 2020, at Heritage Health in Robinson. She was born November 25, 1919, near Dresser Junction in Polk County, WI, the daughter of G. Lawrence & Jennie Anderson. Following the death of her mother, the family moved to Paxton, IL. She attended the Paxton Schools before graduating from PCHS in 1937...

Shirley Price

Shirley Price

Sep 12, 2020

Shirley Price, 80, of Palestine, IL, died September 12, 2020, at the comfort of her home. She was born April 30, 1940, in Salem, IN, the daughter of Pearl & Loretha (Jones) Agan, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Agan, Bob Agan, and James "Bill" Agan; and by...

Steve Dennis

Steve Dennis

Sep 9, 2020

Steve Dennis, 73, of Palestine, IL, died on September 9, 2020, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 30, 1946, in Palestine, IL the son of Fred Russell Dennis and Mary Frances (McCammon) Swartz, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Paul Swartz. He...

Barbara Elaine Galey

Barbara Elaine Galey

Sep 1, 2020

Barbara Elaine Galey, 83, of Hutsonville, IL, died on September 1, 2020, at the comfort of her home. She was born on June 3, 1937, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Herbert & Osa (Henderson) Morris, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Dakota Galey; by her sisters, Aileen Napp...

Richard "Dick" Herre, Jr.

Richard "Dick" Herre, Jr.

Aug 30, 2020

Richard "Dick" Herre, Jr, 77, of Robinson, IL, entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2020. He was born February 23, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Richard L. Herre, Sr. & Edna Chain-Herre, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Mary Kearns on February 26, 1972, and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage before his...

Terry Eugene Wall

Terry Eugene Wall

Aug 25, 2020

Terry Eugene Wall, 68, of Oblong, IL, passed away August 25, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on October 5, 1951, in Oblong, IL, the son of Fred H. Wall & Florence E. Wall, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Stacie Lynn Herrington; and...

Lyman "Bud" Melton

Lyman "Bud" Melton

Aug 23, 2020

Lyman "Bud" Melton, Sr, 85, of Annapolis, IL, died August 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1934, in rural Robinson, IL the son of George Lyman Melton & Emma Harris Melton, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his children, Charlotte...

Linda Fann

Linda Fann

Aug 22, 2020

Linda Fann, 68, of Palestine, IL, died August 22, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on May 25, 1952, in Paris, IL, the daughter of Robert Fann & Iva Maxine (Moore) Fann-Jones, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Justin Gaines and Steven Mattix; by...

Mary E. Moulton

Mary E. Moulton

Aug 21, 2020

Mary E. Moulton, 100, of Robinson, IL died Friday, August 21, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. She was born September 12, 1919, in Watson, IL, the daughter of William & Lydia (Croft) Morman, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William Warren Moulton on July 6, 1946, and he preceded her in death on August 21,...

Richard Dunlap

Richard Dunlap

Aug 20, 2020

Richard Dunlap, 86, of Robinson, IL, died August 20, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson. He was born December 11, 1933, in Hammond, IL, the son of Virgil & Vivienne Traxler Dunlap, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Duane V. Dunlap (KIA - Korea) and Robert E. "Bob" Dunlap;...

Clara Seeders (Hunter)

Clara Seeders (Hunter)

Aug 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Clara Seeders (Hunter), on August 14, 2020, following several months of declining health. Clara was born August 20, 1930, in Brown County, Indiana, to Arthur and Jessie Barrick. She graduated from Helmsburg High School, where she met the love of her life, William ‘Bill’ Hunter. They...

Gerald D. Cox

Gerald D. Cox

Aug 12, 2020

Gerald D. Cox, 89, of Robinson, IL, died August 12, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born December 2, 1930, in Sullivan County, IN, the son of Russell & Cora M. (Huff) Cox, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Max Eugene Cox, Jerry Cox, Leon Cox,...