Obituaries

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

Rita Lee Fry

Rita Lee Fry

Aug 11, 2020

Rita Lee Fry, 66, of Stoy, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband, Clell and her "babies", Melissa and Kevin. She was born July 21, 1954, the daughter of Mac E. and Virginia E....

Ruth Ellen Rich

Ruth Ellen Rich

Aug 11, 2020

Ruth Ellen Rich, 61, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born on March 6, 1959, in Robinson, the daughter of Oral & Betty (Hall) Utterback, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Currie and Connie...

Carla K. Norton

Carla K. Norton

Aug 9, 2020

Carla Norton, 81, of Robinson, IL, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born March 18, 1939, in Robinson, the daughter of H.B. "Bibe" Warnock & Flora (Smallwood) Warnock, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Horace Noble Norton II on May 28, 1959, and he preceded her in death...

Charles E. Utley

Charles E. Utley

Aug 9, 2020

Charles Eugene "Sonny" Utley, 74, of Flat Rock, IL, died August 9, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born February 20, 1946, in Robinson, IL, to Charles Eugene, Sr. & Ruth Geraldine (Christine) Utley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sons, Christopher Joe Utley and Michael...

Linda Lou Sparks

Linda Lou Sparks

Aug 8, 2020

Linda Sparks, 78, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 16, 1941, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Robert Okey Parker & Wanda (Terry) Parker, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Harold Sparks on September 16, 1960,...

Norman H. Tingley

Norman H. Tingley

Aug 5, 2020

Norman H. Tingley, 71, of West York, IL, died August 5, 2020, at his home in West York. He was born July 16, 1949, in Robinson, IL, the son of Maurice “Baldy” Tingley & Veronica Decker Tingley, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Debra (Pettigrew) on October 7, 1995, and she preceded him in death November...

Irene Mccormick

Irene Mccormick

Aug 3, 2020

Irene McCormick, 87, of Palestine, IL, died on August 3, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born February 9, 1933, in Robinson, the daughter of Arthur & Violet Ann (Dunlap) Harris, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William "Bill" McCormick on January 19, 1952, and he preceded her in death on June...

Loren (Kenneth) Outcalt

Loren (Kenneth) Outcalt

Aug 1, 2020

Loren (Kenneth) Outcalt, 79, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Palestine, IL, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on May 20, 1941, in Robinson, the son of Glen Outcalt & Margaret (Rowe) Outcalt, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by cousins, Joann Thompson, Robert (Josie) Thompson, Don...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Aug 1, 2020

Dorothy Miller, 93, of Robinson, IL, died August 1, 2020, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, IL. It was her wish to be buried at White Oak Cemetery, rural Oblong, IL, without a public service. The Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson is in charge of arrangements.

Max Butcher

Max Butcher

Jul 27, 2020

Max L. Butcher, 91, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1928, outside of Flat Rock, the son of Earl & Lulu Edith (Rich) Butcher, both of whom preceded him in death. He married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy...

Marjorie Osborn

Marjorie Osborn

Jul 26, 2020

Marjorie Osborn, 81, of Robinson, IL, died Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Brookstone Estates in Robinson. She was born May 5, 1939, in Oblong, IL, the daughter of Clyde Osborn & Bessie Alice (Tracy) Osborn-McCormick, both of whom preceded her in death. As her birth father died when she was 2 years old, she was raised by Arthur McCormick,...

Donna Rae Dickinson

Donna Rae Dickinson

Jul 16, 2020

Donna Rae Dickinson, age 90, of Palestine, IL, died at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Timber Creek Village in Robinson, IL. Born August 19, 1929, in Robinson, she was the daughter of Harold "Pete" Kaley & Mildred Kaley. At the age of 14, she joined the First Christian Church in Palestine, where she would eventually become...

L. Edward "Ed" Wesley

L. Edward "Ed" Wesley

Jul 12, 2020

L. Edward "Ed" Wesley, 81, of Robinson, IL, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020 after many years of failing health. He was born May 16, 1939, in Flat Rock, IL, the second of six children born to Wilbur Wesley & Eva (Akens) Wesley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in...

Jeanine Taylor

Jeanine Taylor

Jul 6, 2020

Jeanine "Nene" Taylor, 58, of Tell City, IN, went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2020 at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY. Jeanine was born December 2, 1961, in Sullivan, IN, to James Robert "Bob" Stitt and Mary Ann (Hill) Stitt. A 1980 graduate of Robinson High School, she later attended Lincoln Trail College, but her real...

Richard Lee Miller

Richard Lee Miller

Jul 5, 2020

Richard Lee Miller, 73, of Robinson, formerly of Palestine, IL, died July 5, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. He was born July 8, 1946, in Palestine, the son of Emery Mink Miller & Mary Lois (Brannon) Miller, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by son, Chad Aaron...

John T. Markello

John T. Markello

Jul 3, 2020

John T. Markello, 89, of Robinson, IL, died July 3, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born July 2, 1931, in Cicero, IN, the son of Mike & Margaret (Dionisio) Markello. He grew up in Clinton, IN and was a 1949 graduate of Clinton High School. He would go on to...

Ralph "Smitty" Condrey

Ralph "Smitty" Condrey

Jul 1, 2020

Ralph "Smitty" Condrey, 83, of Robinson, IL, died July 1, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born May 26, 1937, in Oblong, IL, the son of Hamlin Condrey & Golden (Richart) Condrey, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Susan Ochs on March 7, 1959, and she preceded him in death on June...

Linda Myers

Linda Myers

Jul 1, 2020

Linda Myers, 64, of Flat Rock, IL, died on July 1, 2020, at St John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on October 30, 1955, in Eaton, IL to Dean & Catherine L. (Lowe) Myers, both of whom survive. She is also survived by her brothers, Gary Matheney and Don Matheney; by her sister, Verna & James Patterson;...

Michael Dale Garner

Michael Dale Garner

Jun 29, 2020

Michael Dale Garner, 53, of West York, IL, died June 29, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. He was born March 19, 1967, in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Marion Dale Garner & Dorothy Ellen (Hoopingarner) Garner. He grew up in the Marshall area and was a 1985 graduate of Marshall High School. He would go...

Jennifer "Ninny" Decker

Jennifer "Ninny" Decker

Jun 23, 2020

Jennifer "Ninny" Decker, 44, of Robinson, IL, died unexpectedly on June 23, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born March 4, 1976, in Robinson, the daughter of Mark Wilson & Janet (Bennett) Caldwell, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Madison Halterman and Riki Decker (both of Robinson, IL);...