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04/20/2026

Bill Larrabee

Bill Larrabee, 89, of Oblong, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2026, at Ridgeview Care Center in Oblong. He was born on June 10, 1936, at home in Oblong, to John Otho "Ott" & Essie (Metheny) Larrabee. Bill grew up in Oblong with a reputation for being ornery, and he wore it well. By high school, he had earned the nickname "Wild Bill," and anyone who knew him understood that it fit. He was a standout athlete at Oblong...

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04/18/2026

Paul B. Thacker

Paul B. Thacker, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2026, at Shepherd Premier of Robinson, IL. He was born on April 8, 1935, in Lawrence County, the son of William David "Willie" Thacker & Lena (Baker) Thacker. There were nine children in the Thacker household, and the farm didn’t care how old you were. You worked it. A stick and a wagon wheel ring made up the whole of his toy collection as a boy. He knew it, and...

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04/17/2026

Teresa Sprague

Teresa Sprague, 65, of Oblong, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on April 4, 1961, in Oblong, to Gerald Wayne "Red" & Carolyn (Littlejohn) Goodwin. She grew up right there in Oblong and never saw much reason to leave. From an early age, she had a heart for animals and a flair for the dramatic, the kind of little girl who dressed the family cats in doll clothes,...

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04/15/2026

Sandra Jean Tye

Sandra Jean Tye, 85, of Robinson, IL, passed away on April 12, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She came into the world on June 21, 1940, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of John B. and Doris Marie (Clark) Sornberger, and she grew up in the small town of Victoria as a daddy's girl in the truest sense. She was the kind of daughter who'd rather be in the garden, on the riverbank, or out squirrel hunting with her...

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04/13/2026

Joshua Hanson

Joshua Allen Hanson, 47, of Robinson, IL, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on April 10, 2026, in the comfort of his home, leaving behind a family who loved him beyond measure. Josh was born on September 30, 1978, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Roger Allen Hanson and Cindy Hanson, while his dad was stationed on the island. From the very beginning, his road was not an easy one. Muscular dystrophy shaped his childhood in ways most...

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04/13/2026

Steven Jay Ballard

Steven Jay Ballard, 71, of Robinson, IL, went home to be with his Lord on April 9, 2026, from the comfort of his own home, surrounded by the love of the family he had spent a lifetime building. Steve was born on March 22, 1955, in Robinson, the son of Charles W. "Chuck" and Doris Jean (Knotts) Ballard. Apart from a brief stretch in Linton, IN, Robinson was home for much of his youth, and it was there that he...

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04/12/2026

Constance Kaye Woosley Griffin

Constance Kaye Woosley Griffin, 83, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. Born on May 8, 1942, in Palestine, IL, Connie was the daughter of Alfonzo & Fannie (Rosbolt) Woosley and the oldest of eight children. Being the oldest seemed to set the tone for much of her life. She was a woman who learned early how to carry responsibility, how to keep going when life was heavy, and how to meet the moment in front of...

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04/11/2026

Our apologies to those who were waiting to view the live stream of Tom Akers' service. Due to technical difficulties, we opted to record the service, which has just been posted to https://www.goodwinefuneralhomes.com/live-stream/live-stream
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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04/10/2026

Bobby Joe Wright

Bobby Joe Wright, 62, of Robinson, IL, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. He was born on June 26, 1963, in Robinson, the son of Gary Wright and Donna (Boyles) Wright. From the very beginning, Bobby lived life in his own way and on his own terms. Even as a kid, the things that would define him were already in place. He had music in his ears, animals at his feet, a fishing pole...

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04/09/2026

Paul Poorman

Paul Poorman, 80, of Marshall, IL, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Marshall Rehab. Paul came into the world on January 24, 1946, and grew up in West Union, one of a houseful of brothers and sisters. West Union was the kind of place that shaped Paul into someone who could find contentment with what was right in front of him. He graduated from Marshall High School with the Class of 1964 and not long after, found his way...

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04/05/2026

Easter reminds us that even after the darkest moments, hope and new life are always possible. It is a season of renewal, reflection, and the quiet comfort that love never fades.

As spring brings new beginnings, may this Easter fill your heart with peace, your home with warmth, and your days with gentle reminders of the beauty that surrounds us.

From our family at Goodwine Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed and peaceful Easter.

04/05/2026

Larry Craig Neely

Larry Craig Neely, 70, of Robinson, IL, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on November 24, 1955, in Aurora, IL, to Harry & Donna (Hendrickson) Neely. He grew up in Elburn, where the Neely name had been tied to drilling for generations. Each generation passed down the knowledge and the grit, but from an early age, Larry made it clear he intended to build something of his own. He was...

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