Raymond H. Cornell, 85, passed away at home in Georgetown on January 19, 2024. Ray was born one of twelve children in Rossville on July 22, 1938 to parents Hattie and Arthur Cornell. They preceded him in death. He grew up in Rossville and attended Rossville High School, graduating with the Class of 56. After…
Don Edward Denny, 87, of Savoy, Illinois died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Danville, Illinois. Mr. Denny was born February 20, 1936 in Cloverdale, IN, son of Willard Doyle Denny and Crystal Branson Denny. He married Phyllis M. Neese in 1954. He married Barbara A. Bohor, who survives him, in 1982. Also surviving him are…
Thomas E. Smith Sr., 78, of Champaign, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born in Champaign on March 14, 1945, the son of Wilson P. and Corinne Smith. He married the love of his life, Gay (Gilbert) Smith and they spent 52 wonderful years together before her passing in September of 2017. He…
Linda Sue Gerrib, 75, born February10, 1948 to Houston Clay Lucas and Betty Adelie (Sullivan) Lucas at Lake View Hospital in Danville, IL. Passed away on Saturday January 6, 2024, at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville with family by her side. Linda graduated Danville High School June 1, 1967. She later married Jerome Bruce Gerrib…
Nora Lynn Reynolds, 65, of Danville passed away on January 5, 2024 at Ascension St Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. She was born on April 23, 1958 in Danville to parents Opal and Charles Cappello. She attended Washington School and graduated with the Danville Class of 1979. Nora married the love of her life Paul Reynolds…
Curtis "Max" Watkins, 71, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born in Champaign on March 19, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Rosemary Watkins, and his nephew, Justin Watkins. He is survived by his sons, Andrew Watkins of San Diego, CA, and Thomas Watkins of Champaign, as…
Stanley L. Povilaitis, 86, of Westville passed away on January 2, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born July 3, 1937 in Danville to parents Thelma and Stanley Povilaitis. They preceded him in death. Stanley worked at General Electric Valmont for over 30 years before his retirement. Even upon "retiring",…
David Paul Hunter of Champaign passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at home with loving family members by his side. Born October 25, 1929 in Champaign, Illinois, Dave attended Central High School in Peoria, Illinois. He obtained his bachelors degree in Agriculture from the University of Illinois, Class of 1951. As an Army ROTC…
Timothy E. Pratt, Sr., aged 74, of Westville passed away on January 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Danville on April 5, 1949 to parents Helen and Earl E. Pratt. They preceded him in death. Timothy joined the United States Army soon after high school and proudly served…
Luke 1:46-47, And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my Spirit rejoiced in God my Savior." Mom peacefully took her last breath on earth and her first breath in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 30, 2023. She was 91 years old. Mary Elizabeth Cooper was born to…
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