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Danville - Ruth Ann Earl, 86, of Danville passed away at 6:48 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born June 18, 1939, in Danville to Howard Louis and Sarah Fraulein (Nicholson) Krauel. She married Jack A. Earl on December 12, 1958, in Danville. He survives.
She is also...

Florence Lewis,83, a vibrant spirit and beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, IN. Born on May 21, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, she lived a fulfilling life, never met a stranger, and known for her infectious energy and as the life of the party. Her family...

William "Dean" Cox, 89, of Bismarck, IL passed away at 2:48 AM on December 6, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Dean was born on July 9, 1936 the son of Russell and Pauline (Lindsey) Cox in Danville, IL. He married Mary "Christine" Campbell on August 6, 1961 in State Line, IN and she preceded...

Danville - Mary Ann Christy, 84, of Danville, passed away at 1:39 AM on Sunday, November 24, 2025, at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville. She was born May 26, 1941, in Danville to Melvin and Doris (Dias) Johnson. She married Dennis Christy on August 10, 1963. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2019.
She is survived...

The Danville community has lost "the energy behind the philanthropic support for many charitable organizations." Due to "the close relationship she shared with the late Julius W. Hegeler II" Lois Wise devoted 20 years as secretary to the Julius W. Hegeler II Foundation. "The foundation was established in 1992 to...

Frank Nelson Christian, 86, of Georgetown, formerly of Danville, passed away at 4:03am, Tuesday November 25, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn, Danville, IL. He was born on April 5, 1939 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Danville, the son of William and Margaret (Nelson) Christian, both deceased. He was united in marriage to...

Lois Lee Fellers
Friday, July 13, 1951 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
A Life of Love, Strength, and Courage
Lois Lee Fellers crossed over from this life to the next life the same way she lived it—full of love, courage, and peace. Her final words, "Good night, I love you," were the perfect summation of a woman whose...

Gene Sprouls, 88, went to be with his heavenly father on November 18, 2025. He was beloved by his family and friends.
He was born in Danville, Illinois on January 26, 1937, to Audrey and Maude (Harris) Sprouls, a half-hour after his twin brother Jerry. A lifelong resident of the Georgetown-Ridge Farm area, he...

Donald Wayne Pickett
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Wayne Pickett, age 65 of Bruceville Texas, who departed this world Friday November 14, 2025, surrounded by family.
Donald was born December 23, 1959, in Danville Illinois to his loving parents Otis Wayne Pickett and Betty Sue...

Judith Ann (Ely) Johnson, 77, of Bismarck, IL passed away at 8:00 PM on November 14, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Danville, IL with her family by her side.
Judi was born on April 2, 1948 the daughter of Cleo Henry "Lee" and Doris Ann (Stearns) Ely in Urbana, IL. She married Thomas E. Johnson on December 27, 1970 in...

Danville - Larry J Thomason, 78, of Danville, passed away at his home, early morning, Friday, November 14, 2025, in the comfort of his family. He was born August 31, 1947, in Warren, AR to Howard Glyn and Ardell (Cline) Thomason. He married Cathy Carter with whom he had two sons. He later married Kay (Holdaway)...

Marshall Dean Smith, 52, passed away on Oct 7, 2025. He was born May 17, 1973 in Southeastern Indiana.
The son of Dale and Janet Smith, whom proceeded him in death. He is survived by one brother, Matthew Smith; three children, Riley, Landyn, and Nolan Smith and his wife Katie Smith.
Marshall graduated from...

William "Bill" Branham, a lifelong resident of Westville, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 82, at the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville. He was born in Danville on March 11, 1943 to the late William and Ida Gritton Branham.
Bill married the love of his life, Carolyn "Sue" Nixon, on July 7, 1962...

James Lee Chezem (Diamond Jim) 89 of Danville went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2025. Jim was born on January 4, 1936 in Edwardsville, IL the son of Max and Eva Chezem. His father moved the family to Danville when Jim was a young boy. Jim went to Collett Elementary and graduated from Danville High School. Jim...

James Michael "Mike" Jaruseski, 69, of Danville passed away at 8:30 PM on November 5, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Mike was born on September 29, 1956 in LaSalle-Peru, IL, the oldest son of James and Helen (Current) Jaruseski.
Growing up, Mike lived in various parts of the United States before...

Wesley "Wes" Burress, 76, of Catlin, Illinois passed away on November 4, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born on May 29, 1949 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Walter and Frances Burress. He attended Georgetown High School and graduated alongside the Class of 1967.
From humble...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Evelyn Devore, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who departed this life on November 2, 2025, on her birthday and all Saints Day at the age of 96.
Born on November 2, 1929, in Danville, IL, to Mark and Josephine Jumps. Mom built...

Burgess Earl Williams was born on June 16, 1931 in Greenwood, West Virginia the son of Ernest E. and Pauline (Batton) Williams. He married Lucy Jane Barker on May 1, 1954 in Winchester, VA.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Jane Williams of Danville, IL, three children, Bruce Earl Williams (Dorothee Heine-Williams)...

Una Frances Davies Owen passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on October 23, 2025, in Wheatfield, Indiana.
Una was born on September 13, 1928, in Hoxie, Arkansas. Daughter of Monroe and Dessie Robinson Davies. Una married Raymond Lee Owen on November 10, 1947, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. They had...

Earl William "Bill" Phillips, 71, of Tilton, IL, passed away October 18, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 11, 1954, in Danville, IL, to Harry Lee and Frances Louise Phillips. Bill worked at Ball Metal for 42 years; there he obtained numerous certificates and advanced to leadership....

Marcus D. Phelps, 60, of Covington passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 15, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1965, in Danville, IL to Marcus (Hannie) Phelps and Barbara (Shoemaker) Phelps.
Marc had a passion for racing and spent his younger adult life racing motorcycles and as a street...

Geraldine "Gerry" Ann Cox of Morrison, IL formerly of Danville, IL passed away at 11:40 AM on June 1, 2025 at Resthave Home of Whiteside County in Morrison where she was dearly loved by all.
Gerry was born on November 20, 1929, a few minutes after her twin, Bernadine. She was the daughter of Carl and Helen...

Danville - Russell E. Hibler, 97, of Danville passed away at 8:11 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville. He was born August 6, 1928 in Fithian, IL to Russell and Lois (Decker) Hibler. He was happily married to his wife of 61 years, Donna L. (Wonderlin) Hibler, on March 13, 1964. She...

Danville - Patsy A. Martin, 85, of Danville passed away at 7:35 AM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Autumn Fields in Hoopeston. She was born February 11, 1940 in Milroy, IN to Luther M. and Mary (Andis) Knopp. She married Donald Martin on May 4, 1974 in Danville. He preceded her in death in 2001.
She is survived by...

Kimberly Kay Crispin, 65, of Westville, Illinois, passed away at 5:51 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her residence. She retired in 2020 from Neuhoff Media of Danville, Illinois, after 24 years as business manager.
She was born October 14, 1959 in Danville, the daughter of Allan and Bonnie (Young) Knicley. She...

Westville, IL - Tyrone J. O'Riley, 87, of Westville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2025.
Tyrone was born on June 2, 1938, the son of Lewis G. O'Riley and Harriet N. (Pappalardo) O'Riley. Tyrone married Sharon J. (Atteberry) O'Riley, and together they shared over 63 years of marriage filled...

Fern Hodge Armstrong, 94, of Rockford, died Saturday August 23, 2025 at Wesley Willows. Fern was born April 14, 1931 in Danville IL to Thomas Reid Hodge and Elsa (Anders) Hodge. Fern's musical career started at the age of 10 when she became an accompanist at a local voice studio in Danville. She earned a piano...

Caroll L. Kendall, age 93 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. He was born January 18, 1932, in Hannibal, MO to Kenneth E. and Carolena J. Wendorff Kendall. Caroll married Mary Ruth Murphy April 15, 1955, in Detroit, IL and she preceded him in...

Durward Lee Heubel II, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at The Waters of Covington in Covington, IN.
Durward was born to Durward and Norma Jane Heubel (Joseph) April 7, 1952 in Paris Illinois.
He is survived by his only child, a daughter Leann Heubel, sister Dawn Martin (Jones) and 5...

Danville - Mary Ellen Griggs, 93, of Danville passed away at 5:42 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born November 19, 1931 in Karnak, IL, the daughter of James Orval and Ellen Caroline (Jones) Snyder. She married Robert Eugene Griggs on August 4, 1951, in Karnak. He preceded...

Harold Eugene Ratliff was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 21, 2025 in the comfort of his home, after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 17, 1939 in Oakwood, Illinois the son of the late Truman C. "Doc" and Helen (Cushwa) Ratliff.
He married Georgianne Grimes on May 28, 1960 in...

Kristopher "Kris" Anderson of Danville, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home.
Kris was born on September 26, 1977 in Danville to Richard and Carla (Johnson) Anderson. He attended Oakwood High School and DACC. He has worked at Hyster Company in Danville for many years.
Kris was preceded in...

Catlin, Illinois - John Calvin George Blaufuss, 91, of Catlin, Illinois passed away at 9:30 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Hawthorne Inn, Danville, Illinois.
John was born July 19, 1934, in Manitowoc, WI to Rev. Paul H. and Hedwig (Zimmerman) Blaufuss. John enjoyed his life growing up around Lake Michigan...

Danville - Sharon Jean MacArthur Black was born in Decatur, IL on November 19, 1940, the daughter of Walter Lyman "Jack" MacArthur and Bernita Jean Steinbeck MacArthur. On June 9, 1962 she married her husband of 60 years, William "Bill" B. Black. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2023.
Sharon passed away on...

Lois Virginia Reese

Age 94, of Godley, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 12, 2025 at her home. Born November 23, 1930 in Danville, IL to the late Lawrence R. and Hazel F. (Johnson) Reese. Lois retired from the United States Postal Service as a city postal carrier in Downtown...

Indianapolis, IN - Larry Marlin White, 88 of Indianapolis IN passed away on Sept. 13, 2025. Larry was born in Danville IL to Noah & Edith (Cunningham) White on Nov 21, 1936.
Larry married Sue Carol Budnovich on Dec. 17, 1960. Together they raised their children: Cindy Gee of Alabama, Chris (Pam) White of Danville,...

Ann Elizabeth (Woodrow) Ellis, 85, of Covington, IN, a good and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2025, passing away in the Memory Care at Fountain Springs Assisted Living Facility in Covington, IN.
Ann was born in Danville, IL, on February 17, 1940 to Glen...

Lillian Patricia Etchison of Williamsport, IN passed away at Villas of Hollybrook, Danville, IL on September 7th, 2025 just 3 days shy of her 103rd birthday. Born on September 10, 1922 in Westville, IL to Polish immigrant parents Magdelene Wichtacz and Lawrence Pachciarz, she was the youngest of seven...

Suzie Harmon Salonen, 66, of Tell City, IN and formerly of Danville, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2025, following a lengthy struggle with cancer.
She was born on April 19, 1959, in Elmhurst, IL, daughter of the late Bill and Mary Ellen Harmon.
Suzie grew up in New Orleans and Danville,...

Don Marshall Pearson Sr. 86, a cherished member of the Georgetown community, was born on September 22, 1938, in Ridge Farm, Illinois. He departed this life peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on August 31, 2025.
Throughout his life, Don was deeply committed to his work and community. He devoted many...

Julia M. Shepherd, 65, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:59 PM on August 23, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Julia was born on September 22, 1959 the daughter of John and Marcella (Lyons) Thoma in Danville, IL. She married Thomas Shepherd on November 27, 1982 and he preceded her in death on January...

Kevin K. Vogel, of Tilton, passed away on August 24, 2025, in Normal, Illinois. He was born on September 9, 1952, in Watseka, Illinois to the late Lois and Glenn Vogel. Kevin attended Wellington High School. Following his educational pursuits, he enlisted in the Army, proudly serving his country with honor until his...

Margaret "Sue" Porritt, 82, of Danville, IL passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 and is in heaven with her Lord and Savior.
Sue was born on May 17, 1943 in Peoria, IL and was one of six children born to Howard and Mary Wiles. She married Tom Porritt (who survives) in 1965 and together they raised four kids. ...

John Charles Wagner, 73, of Covington, IN passed away at 9:05 am on July 13, 2025 at St Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
John was born on May 10, 1952 the son of Danald and Anna Irene (Metcalf) Wagner in Danville, IL at St Elizabeth Hospital. John married Patricia Ann Long on May 31, 2008 in Covington, IN and...

Danville - Karen Weller Drennan, 86, of Danville, Illinois, died Sunday, August 17th at her home with family.
Karen Sue was born at home in rural Bismarck on December 2, 1938, to Harold and Leona (Goldman) Weller. She joined five brothers, and never lived down the story from the oldest, who had to run down the road...

Gilbert "Howard" Carrell, 87, of Danville, IL passed away at his home on August 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM.
Howard was born on November 7, 1937 the son of Harold and Elenora "Lenora" (Snell) Carrell in Indianapolis, IN. He married Peggy Jean Wangler on November 10, 1995 and she survives.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy...

Daniel Llewellyn, 81, of Perrysville passed away on August 14, 2025, at the Hawthorne Inn in Danville, Illinois, with his devoted wife by his side. Dan was born on November 1, 1943, in Danville, Illinois to the late Paul and Irma Llewellyn and attended Danville High School growing up.
Dan was the embodiment of...

Danny Joe Griffin, age 64, of Indianola, Illinois passed away on August 10, 2025. He was born February 24, 1961, to the late Carl "Lee" and Sondra "Sonnie" Griffin. Danny grew up with his brother Wade Lee Griffin of Sidell, Illinois and his sister, Debra Sue Burgess of Newman, Illinois.
Danny attended Jamaica High...

Betty Lou Watts, 94, of Westville, IL passed away at her daughter's home in Carmel, IN August 13, 2025.
Betty was born on May 25, 1931 the daughter of James and Mary Ellen (Gossett) Allie in Danville, IL. She married Raymond Watts on April 7, 1951 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on April 14,...

John Patrick "JP" Calvin, 76, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:55 PM on August 11, 2025, at the Illiana Veterans' Affairs Medical Center in Danville, IL.
JP was born on February 12, 1949, the son of Harold and Vivian (Kerr) Calvin in Danville, IL. He married Jody Wallace on September 17, 1977, in Danville, IL, and...

Oakwood - Robert "Bob" J. Brehm, Sr., 95, of Oakwood passed away at 10:15 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at The Waters of Covington. He was born December 21, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA to Bert Yossick, Sr. and Marian (Knott) Yossick. He married Suzanne "Sue" H. Mitchell on October 2, 1953 in Springfield, IL. She...

Natalie Ann Richards, 88, of Danville, IL passed away at 10:15 AM on July 28, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.
Natalie was born on October 30, 1936 the daughter of Harold Adkins and Ruby Smith. She married Buren Richards on October 17, 1956 in Danville, IL who preceded her in death on August 26, 2024....

Catherine Loretta Moore, 89, of Danville, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 29, 2025, just days before celebrating her 90th birthday.
Catherine was born on August 1, 1935, in Bucklin, Missouri, to Rolly and Lillie Boone. She graduated from Marceline High School in Marceline,...

Kent Leasure,91, of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, with his daughter by his side. Born on January 11, 1934, in Danville, Illinois, Kent was a dedicated member of his community and a cherished figure in the funeral service industry for over seven decades.
A graduate of Sidell High School...

Joan M Deering, 90, of Danville, IL passed away at 6:50 AM on July 28, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL.
Joan was born on April 27, 1935 the daughter of Emerson and Bernice (Jones) Martin in Kokomo, IN. She married William Deering on August 16, 1980 in Kokomo, IN and he preceded her in death on...