Obituaries

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

Ray Alspach

Ray Alspach

Nov 1, 2018

Ray Alspach, 79, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:42 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born October 12, 1939 in Patoka, IL, the son of Ernest E. Alspach & Nina E. (Bond) Alspach, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Carolyn "Kernie" Bonesteel

Carolyn "Kernie" Bonesteel

Oct 31, 2018

Carolyn “Kernie” Bonesteel, 81, of Robinson, IL, died at 9:23 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born November 29, 1936 in Robinson, the daughter of Charles R. Metheny & Ruth B. (Shonk) Metheny, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Eugene D. Gray

Eugene D. Gray

Oct 28, 2018

Eugene D. Gray, 92, of Palestine, IL, died at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Arbor Rose of Robinson. He was born May 26, 1926 in Anderson, IN, the son of John Gray & Ruth (Goad) Gray, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Shirley Baldwin on May 29, 1947 and she preceded him in...

Rhea Adams

Rhea Adams

Oct 27, 2018

Rhea Adams, 82, of Robinson, IL, died at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born May 18, 1936 in Robinson. Rhea grew up in the Robinson area and worked for a number of local businesses through the years; from L.S. Heath & Sons and Crawford Memorial Hospital to Marty’s...

Kenneth "Pete" Mccammon

Kenneth "Pete" Mccammon

Oct 23, 2018

Kenneth “Pete” McCammon, age 92 of Palestine, IL died at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born October 31, 1925 in New Lebanon, IN, the son of Jess & Janie McCammon. Pete proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII....

Carol Ann Cornwell

Carol Ann Cornwell

Oct 21, 2018

Carol Ann Cornwell, 80, of Melrose, IL, was transferred at 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from Burnsides Community Health Center in Marshall, IL to her eternal home in Glory Land. She was born February 6, 1938 in West Union, the daughter of Charles Wesley Cornwell & Sarah Esther (Strohm) Cornwell, both of whom preceded her in death....

Linda Anthony

Linda Anthony

Oct 20, 2018

Linda Anthony, 71, of Robinson, IL, passed away at 5:22 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born July 28, 1947 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of William Wood & Marguerite (Schrum) Wood, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Theodore A. “Ted” Anthony, Jr. on March 21, 1966,...

Martha Lucille Markello

Martha Lucille Markello

Oct 15, 2018

Martha Lucille Markello, 92, of Robinson, IL, died at 1:13 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born June 22, 1926 in Clinton, IN, the daughter of Clint Manship & Amelia (Potter) Manship, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter & son-in-law, Laura...

Larry "Oz" Lowe

Larry "Oz" Lowe

Oct 14, 2018

Larry “Oz” Lowe, 63, of Palestine, IL, died at 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. He was born November 9, 1954 in Terre Haute, IN, the son of Ausby Lawrence Lowe, III & Elizabeth (Willis) Lowe, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister and longtime caregiver,...

Delores "Dee" Wesley

Delores "Dee" Wesley

Oct 9, 2018

Delores “Dee” Wesley, 55, of Robinson, IL, passed away at 12:45 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN following years of declining health. She was born August 22, 1963 in Robinson, the daughter of Randall L. Wesley & Edith M. (Routein) Wesley, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived...

Carol Clark

Carol Clark

Oct 8, 2018

Carol Clark, 71, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1947 in Robinson, the daughter of Delno E. Reynolds and Ruth T. (Wilson) Reynolds. She married Philip Clark and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2002. She...

Alice Marie Benson

Alice Marie Benson

Oct 5, 2018

Alice Marie Benson, 79, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:58 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Arbor Rose of Robinson. She was born October 23, 1938 in Sumpter Township (Cumberland County, IL), the daughter of William Leonard Mills & Nellie Grace (Craig) Mills, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Carl Ramon Benson on August 12,...

Patricia R. "Dee" Maxwell

Patricia R. "Dee" Maxwell

Oct 4, 2018

Patricia R. Maxwell, lovingly known as “Dee” to her friends and family, went to be home with her Lord & Savior at 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born July 31, 1932 in Porterville, IL, the daughter of Raymond & Juanita (Price) York, both of whom preceded her in death. She married...

Barbara  "Barb" Lachenmayr

Barbara "Barb" Lachenmayr

Oct 1, 2018

Barbara “Barb” Lachenmayr, 64, of Robinson, IL, died at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Arbor Rose of Robinson. She was born April 25, 1954 in Robinson, the daughter of Edgar “Junior” Osborn & Juanita (Snearley) Osborn, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Chesser and Patricia...

William Jerry Linman

William Jerry Linman

Sep 30, 2018

William Jerry Linman, 80, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:30 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on November 7, 1937 in East Chicago, IN, the son of William Linman & Nancy (Waggoner) Linman; both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Naomi Anderson...

Linda L. York

Linda L. York

Sep 27, 2018

Linda L. York, 81, of Marshall, IL, died at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born November 21, 1937 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Amer Newlin & Thelma (Hale) Newlin; both of whom preceded her in death. She married Carl York on October 16, 1955 and he...

Eva Mae "Maggi" (Strange) Motor

Eva Mae "Maggi" (Strange) Motor

Sep 22, 2018

Eva Mae “Maggi” (Strange) Motor, 91, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. She was born July 2, 1927 in Petty Township, Lawrence County, IL, the daughter of Charles Strange & Mamie Ruth (Waggoner) Strange, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Nial R. Motor,...

Fumiyo "Fumi" Cox

Fumiyo "Fumi" Cox

Sep 16, 2018

Fumiyo Cox, 88, of Robinson, passed away at 8:32 a.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born August 20, 1930 in a small town in Japan. She loved to garden, cook, made a variety of crafts, and enjoyed going to garage sales. Most days, you would find her in her garden or...

Edith I. Rodgers

Edith I. Rodgers

Sep 12, 2018

Edith Irene Rodgers, 87, of rural Robinson, IL, died at 10:29 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born January 3, 1931 in Flat Rock, the daughter of Lewis Samuel Rich & Mary Augusta (Wallace) Rich. Edith grew up in the Flat Rock area and was a 1948 graduate of...

Linda Mae (Tarleton) Jetmund

Linda Mae (Tarleton) Jetmund

Sep 12, 2018

Linda Mae (Tarleton) Jetmund, 74, of Lowell, IN, died at 2:04 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point, IN. She was born August 14, 1944, the daughter of Walter Reed Tarleton & Betty Lou (Drake) Tarleton, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...