Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Raymond "R.L." Roy
Feb 16, 2020
Raymond "R.L." Roy, 68, of Robinson, IL, died February 16, 2020, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. He was born on November 19, 1951, in Palestine, IL, the son of Raymond & Sue Roy, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Roy, and his beloved Teacup Chihuahua, Precious....
Marvin Van Metre
Feb 15, 2020
Marvin Earl Van Metre, 91, died on February 15, 2020 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Marvin was born on November 25, 1928 in State Center, IA to Earl Taylor Van Metre & Marie (Cassidy) Van Metre, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean Van Metre. He is...
Charles Randles
Feb 13, 2020
Charles "Chuck" Randles, 85, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:35 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Eastgate Manor in Washington, IN. He was born February 12, 1935, in Coshocton, OH, to Charles Randles, Sr. & Daisy (Privett) Randles, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Hilda (Sexton) Battershell on February 10, 1973, and she preceded him...
Chad Grove
Feb 13, 2020
Chad Eric (Smith) Grove, 43 from Oblong, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, due to a massive heart attack. Chad was a wonderful son, grandson, brother, nephew and partner in life. He was a phenomenal father and loved his kids more than life itself. He recently found work at Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Olney, a job he...
Mary Jane Liddle
Feb 11, 2020
Mary Jane (Schutte) Liddle, 63, Evansville, IN, previously of Palestine and Robinson, IL, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Laura E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Mary Jane was born on October 30, 1956, in Sullivan, IN, the daughter of Charles & Virginia (Meeker) Schutte, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death...
Lauralee Nine Boyd
Feb 10, 2020
Lauralee Nine-Boyd of Palestine, Illinois passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 10, 2020. She was 57 years old. She provided care for her community through healthcare, education, and as a homemaker. Lauralee was born June 11, 1962 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She is the daughter of Archie and Karen Nine of Hillsboro, IN. She graduated from Fountain Central...
Francine Phillips
Feb 10, 2020
Francine Phillips of Palestine, IL, died February 10, 2020, at the remarkable age of 104. Born to Ed and Frances DePoister on October 21, 1915, in Indianapolis, IN, she lived most of her life in Palestine after moving there when her father became an engineer on the Illinois Central Railroad. On June 27, 1936, she married Kent Phillips, well-respected...
Mark Ford
Feb 6, 2020
Mark Ford, Jr., 96, of Robinson, IL, died Thursday, February 6, 2020, in the comfort of his home in Robinson. He was born September 19, 1923, in Princeton, IN, the son of Mark, Sr. & Nannie E. (Whiting) Ford, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Bernice Mae Ibbotson on June 14, 1947, and she preceded him...
Jack D. Gilbert
Feb 4, 2020
Jack D. Gilbert, 92, of Robinson, IL, died on February 4, 2020 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. Jack was born on August 30, 1927 in Charleston, IL the son of Loaren & Mona (Vaughn) Gilbert, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steve Gilbert; by his siblings, John...
Harry R. Debelle
Feb 4, 2020
Harry R. Debelle, 79, of Robinson, IL, died February 4, 2020, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL surrounded by his family. He was born February 25, 1940, the son of Maxine (Reinoehl) Debelle, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Scott & Babbi Debelle; by his grandchildren, Jason & spouse, Kara Debelle,...
Kenneth "Kenny" Nidey
Jan 31, 2020
Kenneth "Kenny" Nidey, 62, of Robinson, Illinois, died on January 31, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Kenny was born on January 6, 1958 in Oblong, IL the son of Randall & Dorothy (Kline) Nidey, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Glenda Pool and...
Paul Kenneth Ervin
Jan 29, 2020
Paul “Pap” Ervin, Sr., 73, of Palestine died at 10:18 p.m. EST, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Paul was born on September 14, 1946 in Vincennes, IN, the son of Bertie Ervin and Mable Hitt Ervin, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers,...
Mary Ann Krise
Jan 29, 2020
Mary Ann Krise, 73, of Hutsonville, IL, died on January 29, 2020 at Arbor Rose in Robinson, IL. Mary Ann was born on April 11, 1946 in Holly Hill, SC the daughter of Alton & Rena (Scott) Russell, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Georgeann Pratt, Maggie Scott, and...
Virginia "Anne" Lewis
Jan 25, 2020
Virginia "Anne" Lewis, 80, of Oblong, IL, died January 25, 2020, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. She was born on April 7, 1939, in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Elzie Otis Hayes & Martha Virginia (Roberts) Hayes, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Raymond Alan "Louie" Lewis on March 24, 1956, and he preceded her...
Linda L. York
Jan 25, 2020
Linda L. York, 71, of Robinson, IL, joined her beloved husband in eternity on January 25, 2020, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born on January 17, 1949, in Robinson, the daughter of Max & Helen (Servison) Nash, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Dennis Allen York on September 10, 1966, and he preceded...
Larry Eugene Clark
Jan 22, 2020
**A celebration of the life of Larry Clark will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Flat Rock. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO COVID-19 MANDATES PASSED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES WILL BE IN FORCE, AND IT WILL BE REQUIRED THAT ALL ATTENDEES WEAR FACE COVERINGS. During...
Holly Cole
Jan 20, 2020
Holly Cole, 61, of Robinson, IL, died January 20, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born October 25, 1958, the daughter of Tracy Cole & Margaret (Banker) Martin, the former of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Bufford Fox; by her stepfather, Donald Martin; by her siblings, Tracy...
Trevor Alan Bonesteel
Jan 18, 2020
Trevor Alan Bonesteel, 27, of West Union, IL, died January 18, 2020, in West Union. He was born August 31, 1992, in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Gary Bonesteel & Karen (Hanna) Newman. He came into this world fighting as a preemie but grew to be larger than life. He was raised in the West Union area and...
Dean Cramer
Jan 18, 2020
Dean Cramer, 103, of Robinson, IL, died January 18, 2020, in the comfort of his granddaughter's home in Robinson. He was born October 11, 1916, in Bellair, IL, the son of James Cramer & Ethel (Freeland) Cramer, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Thelma Cox on September 30, 1941, and she preceded him in death on...
Gregory L. Bowen
Jan 16, 2020
Gregory L. Bowen, 67, of Robinson, IL, died January 16, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Greg was born on October 2, 1952, in Robinson, the son of Earnest Bowen & Marjorie Bowen, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Billie (Wirey) on September 6, 1991, and she preceded him in death on November 4,...