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Laura J. Battle

Aug 1, 1953 - Apr 30, 2026

Laura J. Shuler Battle, 72, of Champaign, left this world on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home. She was born at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul on August 1, 1953, the daughter of Clarence and Evelyn Shuler. Laura married the love of her life, Roger D. Batlle, on August 2, 1974, and they…

Wilda I. Pierce

Jan 4, 1944 - Apr 29, 2026

Danville – Wilda I. Pierce, 82, of Danville, passed away at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on January 4, 1944, in Danville to William and Mabel (Estock) Basinger. She married James Pierce on March 20, 1963, in Danville. He preceded her in death on…

Shaun Cooper

May 17, 1956 - Apr 29, 2026

Shaun Cooper, 69, born on May 17, 1956, in Danville, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Williamsport Hospital in Williamsport, Indiana. He was a dedicated professional who retired from Steel Grip, Inc. after many years, contributing his skills and commitment with unwavering loyalty.A man of diverse interests, Shaun found joy playing the guitar,…

Vendel "Big Jim" Puskac

Jul 22, 1949 - Apr 29, 2026

Vendel "Big Jim" Puskac, age 76, of Westville, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2026, at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville.Born on July 22, 1949, in Danville to Vendel Puskac and Florence Willoughby, Jim was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a familiar face in the community, having dedicated years of service as…

Lynda Kaye Hundley

Aug 26, 1943 - Apr 29, 2026

Danville - Lynda Kaye (Barth) Hundley, 82, of Danville, passed away on April 29, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare and Nursing Home in Danville. She was born in Danville on August 26, 1943, to Charles Joseph Barth and Marietta Doris Morrison. She married Thomas W. Hundley, Jr., on November 24, 1965, in Danville at Central Christian…

Patricia D. Cheney

Mar 22, 1933 - Apr 28, 2026

Danville – Patricia Delores Cheney, 93, of Danville, passed away at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born on March 22, 1933, in Danville to Leo and Frances (Stimac) Goodner. She married her beloved husband of nearly 75 years, Richard A. Cheney, on May 12, 1951. He…

Mary Ellen Evans

Dec 25, 1936 - Apr 27, 2026

Mary Ellen Evans, 89, of Rantoul, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born in Loda, IL, on December 25, 1936, the daughter of Daniel and Leona Jacobs. She married Howard C. Evans on May 3, 1956, and they spent 61 wonderful years together before his passing in 2017.Mary Ellen is survived by…

Carol Ann Parker

Dec 16, 1943 - Apr 27, 2026

Carol Ann Parker passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, at 10:20 p.m. at the Haven of Tuscola in Tuscola, Illinois. She was 82 years old.Carol was born on December 16, 1943, in Urbana, Illinois, to John M. and Mary (Reinhart) Parker. An only child, she never lacked for family — she grew up surrounded…

Louis "Lou" Hinkle

Jun 12, 1952 - Apr 26, 2026

Louis “Lou” Hinkle, 73, of Danville, IL passed away at his home on April 26, 2026, at 12:44 PM with his family by his side.Lou was born on June 12,1952 the son of Gene and Myrtle (Pichon) Hinkle in Danville, IL. He met Laurie Kegley in August 2008, and they were married January 6, 2017,…

Lois Jean Carter

Jan 12, 1933 - Apr 25, 2026

Oakwood – Lois “Jean” Carter, 93, of Oakwood, passed away at 5:55 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Goldwater Care of Danville. She was born January 12, 1933, in Springfield, IL to Floyd Lynn and Irene M. (Gheen) Harris. She married her beloved Charles “Chuck” Carter on March 25, 1977, in Danville. Jean and…

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