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…
Arthur “Art” Kaha, beloved by family, friends, and several generations of Architecture Students at the University of Illinois, passed on Thursday, July 30, 2026.Art was born on April 4, 1939, in Cairo, IL. He started his architectural career with Lee, Potter, Smith and associates and became their President before leaving to start his own firm,…
Douglas A. “Doug” Nelson, 72, of Urbana, formerly of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, unexpectedly, but surrounded by his wife and children.Doug was born in Rock Island to Kenneth & Barbara Nelson and lived most of his life in 3 homes, all less than a mile apart from each other.…
Shirley Ann Thompson (née Larsen) passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Danville, Illinois, the city where she was born on December 1, 1938. Her life, defined by steadfast commitment to her family, faith, and community, left an enduring impact on all who knew her.A lifelong resident of Georgetown, Shirley’s roots ran deep in…
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…
Eleanor M. Hodgeman, 96, formerly of Bourbonnais and Danville, Ill., passed away on July 27, 2026 at Aperion Care in Demotte, Ind. Eleanor was born March 9, 1930 in West Frankfort, Ill., the daughter of the late John & Anna {Fulton} Zanter. She married James T. Hodgeman on Dec. 25, 1947 in West Frankfort. He…
Linda VanRoosendaal, 85 of Champaign died on July 26, 2026 in Crown Point, IN. She was born on November 12, 1940 in Arcola, the daughter of John and Thelma Connor.She graduated from Arcola High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois. She completed her doctorate in…
Danville - Joan M. Beagle, 79, of Danville, passed away July 26th, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. She was born Oct 1, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Kruger) Storch. She was married to Charles R. Beagle, August 13th, 1966. He preceded her in death on December 17th, 2012. Joan…
(Mary) Ann Harris, 91, of Danville, IL, passed away on July 25, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn, Danville, IL.Ann was born on May 21, 1935, the daughter of Clifford and Eva (Schnebly) Root, in Worden, Arkansas. She married Mackie G. Harris on November 25, 1954, in San Francisco. Mack preceded her in death on July 26,…
Covington, IN - Gregory Warren Wright, 57, of Covington, Ind., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones on July 24, 2026, at his home.Greg was born on January 25, 1969, the son of Robert Wright and Bonnie (Orr) Wright, in Danville, IL.Greg is survived by his son, Brennan Wright (significant other, Addie Walters),…
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