Obituaries

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

Larry Branson

Larry Branson

Jan 7, 2019

Larry Branson, 80, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 1:44 a.m. (EST) on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born July 29, 1938 in Robinson, IL, the son of Bruce & Sally (York) Branson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles...

Roy "Red" Decker

Roy "Red" Decker

Jan 5, 2019

Roy “Red” Decker, 93, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Palestine, IL. He was born December 29, 1925 in Bruceville, IN, the son of Herbert Decker & Maudie Alice (Roach) Decker, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Virginia Rich on May...

Carol Murray

Carol Murray

Jan 4, 2019

God brought home another angel.  Carol Murray, 69, of Oblong, IL, born November 23rd, 1949, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, January 4th, 2019.   Born and raised in Crawford County, she graduated Oblong High School in 1967.  With a smile always on her face and kind word to be spoken to all, Carol left her mark...

Susan Morecraft

Susan Morecraft

Dec 31, 2018

Susan Morecraft, 60, of Robinson, IL died at 7:49 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 9, 1958 in Linton, IN, the daughter of Otis Navel & Martha (Wenning) Navel; both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Navel. She married Donald Morecraft...

Carolyn  Correll

Carolyn Correll

Dec 31, 2018

Carolyn M. Correll, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 12:54 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. She was born on March 7, 1931 in Hardinville, IL, the daughter of Dr. Russell Warters & Ruby (Winters) Warters, both of whom preceded her in death. She married William H. Correll on August 28,...

Vivian Roberts

Vivian Roberts

Dec 27, 2018

Vivian Roberts, 54, of Robinson, IL, died at 10:42 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born March 5, 1964 in Robinson, IL; the daughter of William Hussey, Sr. & Betty Lou (Harvey) Hussey. She married Gary Roberts on March 12, 1982, and he preceded her in death on September 3,...

Jeffrey "Sparky" Lawhead

Jeffrey "Sparky" Lawhead

Dec 25, 2018

Jeffrey “Sparky” Lawhead, 55, of Robinson, IL died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home. He was born May 14, 1963 in Olney, IL, the son of Harry Lawhead & Eva Mae (Benson) Lawhead, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Lawhead. Jeff grew up in Oblong, IL,...

Ramon Floyd Climer

Ramon Floyd Climer

Dec 22, 2018

Ramon Floyd Climer, 82, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 4, 1936 in rural Palestine, the son of Paul Albert Climer & Mary Isabelle (Mail) Climer, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...

Donald Heleine

Donald Heleine

Dec 17, 2018

Donald Heleine, 84, of Robinson, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died at 7:10 p.m. (EST) on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the Gibson Family Hospice Center in Terre Haute, IN. He was born August 14, 1934, the son of John Raymond Heleine, Sr. & Floy (Whitkanack) Heleine, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Thelma Jean...

Kenneth "Spud" Inboden

Kenneth "Spud" Inboden

Dec 11, 2018

Kenneth “Spud” Inboden, 88, of Robinson, IL, died at 12:53 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born September 26, 1930 in Salina, KS, the son of Fay Inboden & Mae (Seaney) Inboden, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Arlene (Jones) on December 20, 1980, and she preceded him...

Wanda Lee Arbuckle

Wanda Lee Arbuckle

Dec 10, 2018

Wanda Lee Arbuckle, 86, of Marshall, IL, died at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born April 12, 1932 in Hutsonville, IL, the daughter of Ovie Adams & Charlotte (Butler) Adams, both of whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Edward “Sonny” Arbuckle on April...

Beverly Turkal

Beverly Turkal

Dec 7, 2018

Beverly Turkal, 85, of Robinson, IL, died December 7, 2018 at Timber Creek Village Assisted Living in Robinson, IL. She was born July 8, 1933 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Clyde & Arlene (Tolbert) Watt. She grew up in Yale, IL and was a 1950 graduate of Newton High School. For a short time, she taught 1st Grade...

Charles "Charlie" Fisher

Charles "Charlie" Fisher

Dec 7, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Fisher, 77, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL. He was born January 15, 1941 in Birds, IL, the son of Kenneth Fisher & Blanche (Ducharme) Fisher, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by twin...

Adrienne Sue Swope

Adrienne Sue Swope

Dec 3, 2018

Adrienne Sue Bledsoe Swope, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 in Harlingen, TX. Adrienne was born May 9, 1951 in Clinton, IN to Raymond Bledsoe and Rose Beard Bledsoe. She attended Robinson High School in Robinson, IL. She met and soon married the love of her life, Marlin "Butch" Swope on March 1, 1969. After many...

Daci (Mccleave) Reynolds

Daci (Mccleave) Reynolds

Dec 3, 2018

Daci Elizabeth Reynolds, 26, of Flat Rock, IL, went to her Lord and Savior Monday, December 3, 2018. Born July 24, 1992, she was the daughter of Randy and Pamela McCleave (Flat Rock, IL), who survive. She married Levi Dean Reynolds on February 16, 2013 and he survives. She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Lee McCleave,...

Judy Ann Cotter

Judy Ann Cotter

Dec 1, 2018

Judy Cotter, 75, of Attleboro, MA, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the loving wife of John (Jack) Cotter of Attleboro. Born on January 30, 1943 in Robinson, she was a daughter of Gladys (Simmons) Cooley of Robinson, and the late...

Dorothy Weitz Drummond

Dorothy Weitz Drummond

Nov 30, 2018

Dorothy Weitz Drummond departed this earth on November 30, 2018, in Hong Kong, following a fall while on her seventh trip to China since 1984. Nineteen days before her 90th birthday, she was truly blessed to be doing what she loved: traveling to distant places, preparing for an upcoming talk, and making new friends. She is survived by her...

Sherman D. Weger

Sherman D. Weger

Nov 30, 2018

Sherman D. Weger, 75, of Palestine, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 13, 1943 in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Sherman J. Weger & Paula (Pargin) Weger, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Cora...

Terry Baird

Terry Baird

Nov 30, 2018

Terry L. Baird, 55, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:48 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born February 23, 1963 in Robinson, the son of Thomas F Baird & Marie (McClanahan) Baird, both of whom survive. He married Lisa M. Hall on June 15, 1995, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Thomas "Lukas"...

Max D. Manhart

Max D. Manhart

Nov 29, 2018

Max D. Manhart, 76, of Marshall, IL, formerly of West Union, IL, died at 9:05 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall. He was born June 1, 1942 in West Union, IL, the son of James Doyle Manhart & Lois Christeen (Francis) Manhart, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived...