Obituaries

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

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Moore

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Moore

May 1, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Moore, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 9:14 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her home. She was born October 25, 1930 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Frank Schuch & Mary (Spitzer) Schuch, both of whom preceded her in death. She married John William “Bill” Moore on June 11, 1954 and he preceded her...

Diane Marie Jones

Diane Marie Jones

Apr 28, 2018

Diane Marie Jones, 67 of Centralia, IL, died at 11:57 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born September 26, 1950 in Willow Hill, IL, the daughter of Allen Jones & Betty Jones, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel Jones and...

June Kenderdine

June Kenderdine

Apr 26, 2018

June Kenderdine, 88, of Marshall, IL, died at 12:05 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Burnsides Nursing Home in Marshall. She was born May 22, 1929 in Robinson, IL, the daughter of Warren and Maude (Traxler) Kenderdine, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Armitage Kenderdine. She is...

Michael Lee Redman

Michael Lee Redman

Apr 26, 2018

Michael Lee Redman, 62, of Flat Rock, IL, died at 6:30 p.m. on April 26, 2018 at his home. He was born February 10, 1956 in Robinson, IL, the son of the late Jerome Wall Redman & Wanda Mae (Wesley) Redman. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Redman (Flat Rock, IL); by his daughters & son-in-law, Tracey &...

Gerald L. Hill

Gerald L. Hill

Apr 21, 2018

Gerald L. Hill, aged 73, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Born on April 12, 1945 in Porterville, IL, he was the son of Roy and Ileen Hill. On October 24, 1969 he married Peggy J. Connelly and she survives. He was a “good looking” man who served his country in the United States Navy on the USS...

Warren  Moore

Warren Moore

Apr 17, 2018

Warren Moore, 86, of Robinson, IL, died at 11:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born November 6, 1931 in Bement, IL, the son of Chester Moore & Grace (Strohl) Moore; both whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Moore, Dale Moore, Kenneth...

Allie Mae Lockhart

Allie Mae Lockhart

Apr 15, 2018

Allie Mae “Sally” Lockhart, 83, of North Judson, IN, formerly of Robinson, IL, died at 8:56 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, IN. She was born January 14, 1935, the daughter of Samuel Ellis & Goldie (Creed) Ellis. She married Russell Dean Lockhart on February 16, 1955, and he preceded her in death...

Della Mae Watts

Della Mae Watts

Apr 9, 2018

Della Mae Watts, 81, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018 at Heritage Health in Robinson, IL. She was born on February 14, 1937 in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of Earl Meyer & Eileen (Judy) Meyer, both of whom preceded her in death. She married James Watts on September 4, 1954, and he preceded...

Paula June Myers

Paula June Myers

Apr 6, 2018

Paula June Myers, 51, of Robinson, IL, died at 9:08 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. She was born May 31, 1966 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Jerry Adams & Caroline (Stewart) Bowles, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Rodney Myers on June 20, 1987, and he survives....

Opal Marie Graham Cornwell

Opal Marie Graham Cornwell

Apr 2, 2018

Opal Marie Graham Cornwell, 78, of rural West York, IL, died at 2:16 a.m. on April 2, 2018. Born in Crawford County, IL on July 20, 1939, she was the only child of Roscoe & Mary Graham. She married Daniel R. Cornwell on January 1, 1957. Although she wore many hats and did many things in her life, she...

Ray Ridgley

Ray Ridgley

Apr 1, 2018

Ray Ridgley, 71, of Robinson, IL, died on April 1, 2018 in the comfort of his daughter’s home in Greenwood, IN. He was born on May 26, 1946 in Vincennes, IN, the son of John Ray Ridgley & Marjorie (McMillen) Ridgley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Karen Ridgley....

Max Edison Riker

Max Edison Riker

Mar 28, 2018

Max Edison Riker, 84, of Robinson, IL, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born October 31, 1933 at Riker Corner in Stoy, IL, the son of James Alva Edison Riker & Lou Ella (Bond) Riker. He started working odd jobs for neighboring farmers at an early age and worked at the...

Ruth Sparks

Ruth Sparks

Mar 28, 2018

Ruth Sparks, 91, of Palestine, IL, died at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL. She was born January 13, 1927 in Willow Hill, IL, the daughter of John Marvin Fowler & Maude Josephine (Pleasant) Fowler, both of whom preceded her in death. She married her beloved husband of 73 years, Bill...

Robert "Bob"  Charles Fuller

Robert "Bob" Charles Fuller

Mar 27, 2018

Robert “Bob” Charles Fuller, 87, of Palestine, IL, died at 9:33 a.m. (EST) on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. He was born June 28, 1930 in Palestine, IL the son of Ora Delbert Fuller & Lena (Little) Fuller. He married Debbie (Stone) on December 26, 1979 and she survives. He is also survived...

Edward "Sonny" Arbuckle

Edward "Sonny" Arbuckle

Mar 22, 2018

Edward “Sonny” Arbuckle, 89, of Marshall, IL, died at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home. He was born May 9, 1928 in New York, New York, the son of Edmund “Dick” Arbuckle and Kathryn (Sandusky) Arbuckle. He was a 1946 graduate of Hutsonville High School and went on to proudly serve his...

Jeramie Elder

Jeramie Elder

Mar 18, 2018

Jeramie Elder, 43, of Robinson, IL, died at 6:12 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was born November 18, 1974 in Robinson, IL, the son of Mike Elder and Linda (Martin) Elder, both of whom survive. He married Peggy Lawhead on October 21, 2017, and she survives. He is also survived by his sons, Shawn Elder (Palestine, IL),...

Shirley Ransford Banta

Shirley Ransford Banta

Mar 16, 2018

Shirley Ransford Banta, 84, of Merom, IN, formerly of Palestine, IL, died at 2:38 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN. She was born August 17, 1933 in Williamsport, PA, the daughter of James W. Riley & Frances E. Lambert, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded...

Carol Joyce Rich

Carol Joyce Rich

Mar 15, 2018

Carol Joyce Rich, 87, of Robinson, IL, died at 7:38 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Glenburn Home in Linton, IN. She was born December 25, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Chester E. Hout & Madeline M. (Burrows) Hout, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Loy Rich, Jr. on October 3,...

Randall E. Rayhel

Randall E. Rayhel

Mar 11, 2018

Randall E. Rayhel, 67, of Martinsville, IL, died at 3:28 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. He was born on April 24, 1950 in Terre Haute, IN; the son of George Rayhel & Mary Lou (Chapman) Rayhel, both of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his twin...

Alan  Brent  Waggoner

Alan Brent Waggoner

Mar 10, 2018

Alan Brent Waggoner, 62, of West York, IL, died at 11:29 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. According to his wishes, Alan Brent Waggoner will be cremated and there will be no public service. The Prust-Hosch Funeral Home in West Union, IL is in charge of arrangements.