Goodwine Funeral Homes

11/06/2025

Norman Leon Bailey

Norman Leon Bailey, 80, of Robinson, IL, passed away on November 4, 2025, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. Born on November 13, 1944, in Palestine, IL, Leon grew up on a family farm and learned early the value of hard work, resourcefulness, and simply doing what needed to be done. He graduated from Palestine High School and was later drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country with dedication. After his service, he married...

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11/05/2025

Karlette R. Morgan

Karlette R. Morgan, 72, of Casey, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Heartland Nursing Home in Casey. Born on February 27, 1953, in Palestine, Illinois, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Pauline (Neeley) Sanders, both of whom preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Bernard Morgan, on June 21, 1975, and they shared 48 wonderful years together before his passing on August 13, 2023. She was also preceded in death by their...

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11/03/2025

Castulo Sanchez

Castulo Sanchez, 73, of Robinson, IL, passed away on November 3, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born on February 12, 1952, in Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico, where the land itself seemed to shape him. He grew up working on a ranch, tending horses and cattle, helping his family brand livestock. The work was not glamorous, but it taught him something important: you show up, you put your hands to the task, and you keep going. He always...

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11/03/2025

Jeanette J. Myers

Jeanette J. Myers, 68, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong, IL. If you asked her for a recipe, she might shrug and say, "You just add a little of this and a little of that until it feels right." And the truth is, that is how she lived her life, too. Jeanette didn't measure love in careful teaspoons. She poured it in by heart...

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10/31/2025

Today marks 99 years since Goodwine Funeral Homes first began serving the families of Crawford County and the surrounding communities. Which means today, we begin our 100th year in business, a milestone that is only possible because of you.

For generations, you have entrusted us with some of the most sacred moments of your lives; moments of loss, yes, but also moments of love, remembrance, and hope. We do not take that trust lightly. It is one of the greatest honors of our lives to walk beside our friends and neighbors through those tender, holy spaces where stories are remembered and love is expressed.

From our family to yours: thank you.
Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Thank you for letting us be part of your story.

As we look toward our 100th year, our commitment remains the same as it has always been: to care for each family with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Here’s to a century of service and to continuing to walk with our community for years to come.

— The Goodwine Family

10/28/2025

Harold McKee

Harold Wayne McKee, 87, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born on July 10, 1938, in Robinson, Harold grew up right here in the community he would always consider home. He graduated from Robinson High School in 1956, and before long, he was off to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. What began as a young man's adventure became a 21-year career. Harold rose to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, earning the respect of...

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10/28/2025

Guileen P. Manuel

Guileen P. Manuel, 98, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 28, 2025, at Providence Healthcare in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Providence for the compassionate care and kindness they extended to Guileen during her final years.She was born on October 25, 1927, in Seneca Falls, NY, and was always proud to be from upstate New York. A gifted musician and lifelong educator, Guileen earned degrees from Western...

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10/27/2025

James Burl Bailey

James “Jim” Burl Bailey, 70, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 24, 2025.Jim was born on August 30, 1955, in Robinson, IL, to Burl and Mary (Holt) Bailey. He grew up here in Robinson, where he learned early the value of hard work, loyalty, and keeping life simple. He graduated from Robinson High School with the Class of 1973 and went on to build a steady and dedicated career at Marathon Petroleum, where he worked for many years. After...

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10/23/2025

Mary Dick

Mary Dick, 53, of Robinson, IL, passed away at her home on October 12, 2025. Her story began on July 15, 1972, in Hammond, IN, where she was born to Norman & Linda (Harris) McMunn. Her early years moved between the quiet rhythms of farm life in Flat Rock and the city pace of northern Indiana. She went to school for a while in Palestine before moving on to Calumet High School in Gary, IN. Whether country or city, she...

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10/22/2025

Ronald Adams

Ronald W. Adams, 85, of Oblong, IL, passed away on October 21st, 2025, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Amanda Adams and his daughters Allyssa Adams and Heather (Nathan) Rogers; sons Ron (Laurel) Adams Jr. and Daniel O’Dell (Tonia Michl); along with beloved grandchildren Karina Adams, Oskar Adams, Brayten Rogers, Krystnee Rogers, Krystlynn Rogers, and Rychelle Rogers; siblings Lee (Pam) Adams, Clifford (Linda) Adams. He is also survived by his first wife, Judith...

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10/22/2025

Shirley Louise Watts

Shirley Louise Watts, 76, of Robinson, IL, passed away with her family by her side on October 21, 2025, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, IN. She was born on April 26, 1949, in Robinson, and from the start, she learned what it meant to work hard and love fiercely. As one of the older siblings, she helped raise the younger ones, shaping her nurturing heart early on.At just fifteen, she and the love of her life, Everett Thomas "Tommy"...

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10/22/2025

Gladys Brannon

Gladys Brannon, 98, of Palestine, IL, passed away on October 19, 2025, at Robinson Rehab. She was born on March 5, 1927, in York, IL, and grew up during the Great Depression, watching her mother raise four children on her own. Those early years were hard, but they taught her lessons she carried all her life: to work hard, to be grateful, and to keep a kind heart, no matter what came her way. She lost two brothers in World...

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