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Judith BuffingtonJudith Prettyman Budd Buffington

Judith Prettyman Budd Buffington, 85 of Westfield, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. Judy was born December 7, 1939 in Danville, IL to the late Frederick W. and Dorothy E. Prettyman.
During her time in Danville, Judy was selected as Miss Red Gloves her senior year in high school which benefited charities in...

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Frank ChristianFrank Christian

1939 - 2025

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...

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Mary ChristyMary Ann Christy

1941 - 2025

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...

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William CoxWilliam Dean Cox

1936 - 2025

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...

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Kenneth "Ken" CraigKenneth "Ken" Allen Craig

1939 - 2025

Kenneth (Ken) Allen Craig passed away at his home in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on December 4th, 2025. He got to spend his last days in the place he loved, with Mary Lou, the person he loved the most. Ken's favorite saying through all of this was "Have a good day every day", and he lived by that to the end.
Ken was...

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Robert CurryRobert James "Jim" Curry

1947 - 2025

Robert James "Jim" Curry, 78, of Danville passed away at 10:00 AM on November 19, 2025
Jim was born on September 20, 1947 the son of Harvey Glendon and Barbara Alice (Corbly) Curry in Danville, IL. He married Diana Jones on August 22, 1969 in Milford, IL and she survives.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years,...

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Robert Davis Sr.Robert D. Davis Sr.

1932 - 2025

Danville, IL - Robert D. Davis, Sr., 93, lifelong resident of Danville, IL passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Brenden Gardens Retirement Community in Springfield, IL. He was born October 6, 1932, in Danville to Jay C. and Elcia L. (Stambaugh) Davis. He married his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Lou...

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JoAnn DayJoAnn Day

1932 - 2025

JoAnn Day, 93, of Danville passed away at 4:12 PM on November 28, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL.
JoAnn was born on November 17, 1932 the daughter of Walter and Doris (Ogg) Johnson in Allerton, IL. She married Robert Edward Day on November 9, 1951 in Nashville, TN and he preceded her in death on April 23,...

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Anita DragooAnita Rae Dragoo

1938 - 2025

Anita Dragoo was called home to the Lord on 14 November in Raleigh, NC. She passed peacefully, with family by her side.

Anita Rae Schingel was born to Maenette and George Schingel on 10 February 1938. She and her sisters Georgia and Nadean grew up in the small town of Fithian, IL.

Anita attended Schlarmann High...

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Ruth EarlRuth Ann Earl

1939 - 2025

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...

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Lois FellersLois Lee Fellers

1951 - 2025

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...

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William GernandWilliam A. Gernand

1930 - 2025

Danville - William "Bill" A. Gernand, 94, of Danville passed away at 6:40 AM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. He was born December 20, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Peter and Lorna (Bush) Gernand. He married Phyllis A. Kovanic on November 10, 1956, in Westville, IL. She preceded him in death...

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Norma HawkinsNorma Alice Hawkins

1931 - 2025

Norma Alice Tellier Hawkins, 94, of Covington, IN, formerly of Danville, IL, stepped into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior, on November 16, 2025, after he blessed her with many good years. Norma was born in her parent's home on August 9, 1931, in West Hillery, Illinois, to Clement Eli Tellier and Grace...

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Betty HughesBetty J. Hughes

1935 - 2025

Betty Jean Hughes, age 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully departed this life on October 29, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1935, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late Lena and Charley Farr.
Betty spent her early years in Mount Vernon before relocating with her sister Levivian, to Danville, Illinois, where...

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Judith JohnsonJudith Ann (Ely) Johnson

1948 - 2025

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...

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Florence LewisFlorence Lewis

1942 - 2025

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...

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Mr. Frederick PaytonMr. Frederick C Payton

1950 - 2025

Rick was an AF Veteran from Vietnam. Serving 40 years on the DPD 1976 to retirement in 2016. Married to Toni (Welsch) 12/17/1983 to his death. Just short of 42 years married. Son: Brian of Westville (Tina Jackowski) grand daughter Charleigh (step grand child Julian Powell) Son: Joseph Payton (Charles Spencer) of...

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Donald PickettDonald Wayne Pickett

1959 - 2025

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...

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Jamie RaderJamie Lee Rader

1975 - 2025

Jamie Lee Rader, 50, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Marshall, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Cox Health in Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Park...

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Marshall SmithMarshall Dean Smith

1973 - 2025

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...

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Gene SproulsGene Sprouls

1937 - 2025

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...

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Larry ThomasonLarry J Thomason

1947 - 2025

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)...

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Dolores "Dee" TooleDolores "Dee" Toole

1941 - 2025

Dolores "Dee" Toole, 84, of Danville, Illinois passed away on December 2, 2025.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Emily Walicki, and grew up near Midway Airport with her brother, Robert Walicki, and a special aunt, Lottie (Stan) Ladniak. After graduating from Lourdes High School, she went to...

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Thomas WaddellThomas F. Waddell

1937 - 2025

Thomas F. Waddell, 88, of Danville, IL passed away at 7:44 AM on December 6, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Thomas was born on September 28, 1937. He married Judith Laird on July 4, 1996 in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2009.
Thomas retired from Heatcraft/Bohn...

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Lois (Wilma) WiseLois (Wilma) Wise

1929 - 2025

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...

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