Obituaries in Robinson, Palestine, Flat Rock, West Union, and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
William "Jack" Chamblin
Jun 21, 2018
William “Jack” Chamblin, 86, died peacefully June 21, 2018, at his Hilltop Ranch near his hometown of Robinson. Jack was born October 27, 1931, one of three sons whose parents were the late Charles Donald and Bertha Mae Cox Chamblin of Robinson. When he was only two, Jack, along with his parents and brothers Don Jr. and Dick, moved...
Steve Cohoon
Jun 20, 2018
Steve Cohoon, 79, of Oblong, IL, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born June 20, 1939 in Yale, IL, the son of Elmer & Gertie Opal (Frost) Cohoon, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Helen Maggot on September 18, 1969, and they were married for 44 years before...
Robert Franklin Leloup
Jun 18, 2018
Robert Franklin LeLoup, 72, of Marshall, passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1945 in Gary, IN, the son of Norman LeLoup & Opal (Beaugher) LeLoup; both of whom preceded him in death. He also preceded in death by his son, Randy LeLoup; by his daughter, Marla...
Ellen "Ellie" Schick
Jun 17, 2018
Ellen “Ellie” Schick, 1, of Olney, IL, died Sunday, June 17th in Olney, IL. She was born December 8, 2016 in Olney, the daughter of Tara Petitjean & Daniel Schick. From an early age, she proved to have a sassy personality, just like her mom. She will be remembered as a funny, goofy girl who loved being outside. She...
James L. Ramsey
Jun 16, 2018
James L. Ramsey, 80, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born December 24, 1937, the son of James V. Ramsey and Helen (Leach) Ramsey, both of whom preceded in death. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Caitlyn Ramsey; by his...
Todd Mickler
Jun 15, 2018
Todd Mickler, 49, of O’Fallon, IL, died at 2:35 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 27, 1968 in Robinson, IL, the son of Michael Mickler & Suzie (Wampler) Mickler. He grew up in the Lawrenceville area and graduated from Lawrenceville High School in 1987. He went on to...
Diane Turner
Jun 10, 2018
Diane Turner, 62, of Palestine, IL, died at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. She was born December 1, 1955 in Vigo County, IN, the daughter of James William “Bill” Jodry & Pauline (Earlywine) Jodry, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda...
Myrna Phillippe
Jun 10, 2018
Myrna Phillippe, 75, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at 7:55 a.m. (EST) on June 10, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. She was born February 5, 1943 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Robert W. Watson, Sr. & Fern (Fuller) Watson-Jordan, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death...
Michael Beatty
Jun 8, 2018
Michael Beatty, 56, of Newton, IL, formerly of Jewett, IL, died June 8, 2018 in his home. He was born October 22, 1961 in Canton, IL, the son of Jack Beatty & Karen (Ward) Beatty-Smith, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Bonnie King on September 29, 1984, and she preceded him in death on September 30,...
David Godsey
Jun 7, 2018
David L. Godsey, 72, of Joliet, IL, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home. He was born January 29, 1946 in Johnson City, TN, the son of James Thomas Godsey & Beulah Vashti (Sutphin) Godsey, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Marila Jean Hall on June 5, 1970, and she preceded him in death on...
Rodney Lee Hart
Jun 6, 2018
Rodney Lee Hart, 49, of Robinson, IL, formerly of Mount Carmel, IL, died at 12:01 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home. He was born February 25, 1969 in Mount Carmel, the son of Jessie “Jack” & Rita (Lambert) Hart. He was a 1988 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Rodney went on to work in the...
Betty Frances Morrison
Jun 5, 2018
Betty Frances Morrison, 96, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:15 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Gentle Care of Vincennes, IN. She was born June 1, 1922 in Mishawaka, IN, the daughter of Forrest & Mary Alice (White) Foltz, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Edward Thomas Morrison on September 28, 1939, and he...
Mary H. Beck
Jun 2, 2018
Mary H. Beck, 85, of Terre Haute, IN, formerly of rural Flat Rock, IL, died at 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Meadows Manor East in Terre Haute. She was born September 22, 1932 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Albert Hocking & Frances (Illyes) Hocking, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Alan Beck...
Mervin Lemeron
May 31, 2018
Mervin Dewight Lemeron, 83, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday May 31, 2018 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 2, 1934 in Honey Creek Township, the son of Charles Henry Lemeron & Bertha Mae (Shidler) Lemeron, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also...
Dr. William J. Bogard
May 28, 2018
William Joseph Bogard, age 79, of Plymouth, Michigan, died peacefully with his wife and children at his side on May 28, 2018, following a courageous struggle with cancer. Bill was born August 18, 1938 in Palestine, Illinois, the son of William Earl and Myrtle (Higgins) Bogard. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and received a Bachelor of...
Lois Irene Hout
May 27, 2018
Lois Irene Hout, 86, of Robinson, IL, died at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, March 26, 1932 in rural Flat Rock, the daughter of Lester Catt & Emma (Fear) Catt. Lois was a 1970 Graduate of American School, (which she accomplished over mail)....
Roger Paul Zinke
May 15, 2018
Roger Paul Zinke, 79, of Robinson, IL, died at 3:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born October 28, 1938 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of Otto Julius Zinke & Mamie (Keller) Zinke, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Darlene...
Floyd Goff
May 14, 2018
Floyd Goff, 86, of Robinson, IL, died on Monday, May 14th in the comfort of his home. He was born on August 18, 1931 in Flat Rock, IL, the son of George R. Goff & Florence May (Littlejohn) Goff, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Virginia Knapp on February 19, 1955 and she preceded him in...
Raymond Jerald Lovellette
May 12, 2018
Raymond Jerald Lovellette, 31, of Robinson, IL, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 in AR. He was born April 10, 1987 in Mt. Carmel, IL, the son of Raymond Lovellette & Christine Middleton, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Amber Boa on September 13, 2013 in Oblong, IL. Raymond was an over-the-road semi driver which he full-heartedly...
Sara Kimberlin
May 9, 2018
Sara (Elder) Kimberlin, 81, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in the comfort of her home. She was born May 7, 1937, the daughter of Noble Elder and Odrus (Turner) Elder, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Elder, Charles Elder, and George...
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