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Leona Schmipf-Robinson
Date Of Birth:Sept. 26, 1920
Date Of Death:Dec. 21, 2011
Service Date:1:00 p.m. Tuesday
Dec. 27, 2011
Greencastle Church of the Nazarene

             Leona Schmipf Robinson, 91, of Bloomington passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 21, 2011 at I.U. Health-Bloomington.  She was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 26, 1920 the daughter of James and Sarah Trotter.  She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of the Church of the Nazarene. 

            Leona gave her life in service to the Lord.  At the age of 16 she was a child evangelist in Indiana and Illinois where she met her beloved husband, Rev. Samuel Schmipf. They were married for 44 years.  In her golden years she married Victor Robinson.  He was such a blessing in her life.  Leona was a gentle spirit and ultimate caregiver to her family, church and friends.  She will be missed dearly but will always be in our hearts.

            Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Kerry Shipley of Bloomington, three sons and daughters-in-law; James and Shelia Schmipf of Quinton, VA, Robert "Bobby" and Barbara Schmipf of LaGrange, GA and Larry and Lana Schmipf of Greencastle, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and several step-children and step-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Samuel Schmipf, her second husband, Victor Robinson, one daughter, Barbara Schmipf and one sister, Margaret Cornwell.

            Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27th at the Greencastle Church of the Nazarene, 580 S. County Rd. 100W, Greencastle, IN with Rev. Duane Boady officiating.  Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Greencastle.  Friends may call at Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington on Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday one hour preceding the services.

            Memorial contributions may be made to Bloomington Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 1149, Bloomington, IN  47402 or to the Valley Mission Church of the Nazarene in care of Allen Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.


  • From: Susie Clendening
    Location:Bloomington, IN

    To Cheryl and family. I have been so blessed to have grown up with you and your family. Fond memories of helping do dishes after supper at the Schimpf house, your dad playing the piano and "belting out" his favorite songs, and popping corn with a stick of butter! You are such a positive influence for everyone. I hope that you find peace in knowing that your mom is reunited with your dad and their spirits will be with you always. They were truly wonderful people. Love, Susie


  • From: Byron Buker
    Location:Bedford, IN

    Cheryl and family What a blessing your parents have been to our family. Your father's preaching and your mother's kind spirit will never be forgotten. Back when you were a teen, I worked with your parents at youth camps and they were fun to be around and were heros to me with their love of God. They have reached the goal they set out for and now are calling us to follow. May God's Spirit and Grace surround you and your family.


  • From: Donna Beck
    Location:Bloomington

    To Cheryl and family. What a blessing your parents were to my family and I. When your dad married Byron and I and then I had the opportunity to do your mom's hair for so many years. She always encouraged me to hold tight to my faith and that it would get me far knowing that God was guiding me in the right direction. I wish I would have been able to spend more time with her. Now they are together again and you can be sure that they are watching down on you and your family. May God Bless You and your family. Love, Donna


  • From: modena rollins
    Location:Bloomington In

    I am so sorry to read about your mother I can not say I know what you feel at this time but I know how I felt when my mom passed away. just know you are in my thoughts and prayers lov 2 ur family Modena Rollins