Robert Dean Elliott, 59, of West Union, IL passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his home following and extended illness. He was a member of Local #841. He was born July 28, 1952 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Emory Elliott and Esther Rollings Elliott. Surviving are his mother of West Union, IL; his siblings, David Elliott of Marshall, IL, Ella (Lynn) Woolever of Dennison, IL, Annie (Jeff) Reeves of Phoenix, AZ, Ruth (Steven) Hellman of Terre Haute, IN, E.J. Elliott of West York, IL, Grace (Rex) Hain of West Union, IL and Susan (Jerry) Sanders of Marshall, IL and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. He was a member of the Spirits of the Disciples and A.B.A.T.E. He was a 1970 graduate of Marshall High School. No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to his family in care of Pearce Funeral Home, 314 S. 6th St., Marshall, IL