March 20,1944 – September 1, 2026Kenneth Lawrence Potts, born March 20, 1944, in southern Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.Although Kenny proudly called St. Francisville his original home, he made Rantoul his permanent home for 58 years.A man of steady character and enduring kindness, Kenny leaves…
Joan Patricia Reeves, 87, of Fisher, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born in Leicester, England, on February 27, 1939, the daughter of James and Christine Toll.Joan is survived by her children, Darryl (Anissa) Connolly, Glenn Connolly, Andrea Dow, and Owen (Gina) Reeves; grandchildren, Brianna (Matt)…
Paula Leora Floyd, age 70, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Accolade Health Care, Paxton, IL. She was born 12/4/55 in Bloomington, IL, to Leroy and Alice Vannote Floyd. She was a graduate of Farmer City High School and lived in Rantoul most of her adult life. She loved to play the piano, going…
Victoria Gibbs, age 93 of Chuckatuck, Virginia, went home to the Lord on Aug.8th, 2026. She was born on April 28,1933, to Frank and Gracie Glover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Gibbs Sr., son Michael Gibbs, siblings, Leon Glover, Eugene Glover, Mary Moore, Shirley Brown and Juanita Zantt. Victoria was…
Joseph “Joe” “Jolly” Leland McCormick, 84, of Paxton, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 22, 1942, the son of Harold and Alice (Burley) McCormick.Joe is survived by his significant other, Gayle Cremeens; children, Daniel Lee McCormick, Joseph “Little Joe” McCormick, Kari…
Vernon DuFrain, born on December 30, 1926, in Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Savoy at the age of 99. Vernon's life was marked by quiet strength, enduring faith, and a deep sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.From his earliest days, Vernon demonstrated a zest for…
In Loving Memory of Bernard Patrick GordonBernard Patrick Gordon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, and friend, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with his beloved wife, Vicki, on July 21, 2026, at the age of 71.Farming wasn’t simply what Bernard did for a living, it was a part of who he…
My father, Charles Henry Franklin, left us on July 21, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1947, in St. Joseph, MO, and lived 78 years the way he lived, everything on his own terms. After his military service, he made his way to Champaign, IL, and later settled in Rantoul, IL, where he built…
Charles H. Franklin, 78, of Rantoul, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
David Anthony Henley, 56, passed away on June 13, 2026, leaving behind many who loved him. David was an outdoorsman through and through. He found peace and happiness in hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He enjoyed the quietness of the outdoors and was most at home beneath open skies and among the woods…
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