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Lester 'Gene' Hooper

Aug 16, 1934 - Feb 9, 2021

Lester "Gene" Hooper, 86, of Danville, was called home to heaven on February 9, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gene was born on August 16, 1934 in Dover, Tennessee to Jim and Ethel Hooper. He married Betty Louise Blue on May 7, 1960. She preceded him in death. Gene…

Ronald Brown

Oct 31, 1935 - Feb 8, 2021

Ronald Ron Brown, 85, of Sidell, passed away at 5:09pm, Monday, February 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 31, 1935, in Danville, IL the son of Max and Lela {Hubbard}Brown. On July 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Janet Burnworth in Sidell, IL. She will miss him dearly. Ron…

Sharon Gillis

May 1, 1943 - Feb 8, 2021

Sharon Gillis, 77, of Georgetown passed away at 12:28am, Monday, February 8, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She was born on May 1, 1943 in Danville, IL the daughter of James and Frances {Sparrow} Lawhorn. She was first wed to Sam Pegg, he preceded her in death. She later married Robert E. Gillis until…

Esther Generviere Boen

May 12, 1923 - Feb 8, 2021

Esther Generviere Boen, 97, of Georgetown, left her earthly home to join her family in their heavenly home at 1:00pm, Monday, February 8, 2021. She had been a resident of Pleasant Meadows Senior Living, Chrisman, IL, since March 2018. She was born on May 12, 1923 on the family farm in Conkeytown, IL, to James…

Shelby J. Liggett, Jr.

Feb 22, 1939 - Feb 8, 2021

Tilton Shelby J. Liggett, Jr, 81, of Tilton passed away at 6:35 AM on February 8, 2021 at the Waters in Covington. Shelby was born on February 22, 1939 in Tilton the son of Shelby J. and Ettabelle (Kizer) Liggett, Sr. He married Caroline S. Freed on November 14, 1958 in Danville and she survives…

James 'Jim' L. Hughes

Jun 19, 1945 - Feb 6, 2021

Gessie, Ind. - James 'Jim' L. Hughes, 75, of Gessie passed away at 8:47 p.m. EST Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home. He was born June 19, 1945 in Danville, Illinois, son of the late Harold M. and Mary (Gibson) Hughes. He married Rosemary Wallace on July 25, 1965 at the Gessie United Methodist…

Stephen 'Buck' Dillman

Jun 1, 1952 - Feb 6, 2021

Stephen Lowell "Buck" Dillman, 68, of Champaign went home to Jesus at 10:42 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 6, 2021). Steve was born to Lowell and Mary (Vance) Dillman on June 1, 1952, in Rolla, Mo. They preceded him in death. On Oct. 21, 1989, he married Nancy Stephens. He is survived by his sisters, Christa (Mike)…

Justin Wade Marcinko

Mar 28, 1978 - Feb 5, 2021

Justin Wade Marcinko, 42, of Covington, IN, died on February 5, 2021, after struggling for many years with PTSD and addiction. He was born on March 28, 1978, in Danville, IL, to Chuck and Betsy {Parkhurst} Marcinko. Justin is survived by his sons, Levin Marcinko of Covington, IN, and Aiden Marcinko of Attica, IN; his…

Jeffery S. Clem

Dec 16, 1962 - Feb 3, 2021

Jeffery "Jeff" S. Clem, 58, of Catlin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born in Danville on December 16, 1962 the son of Albert and Thresa Clem. Jeff married the love of his life Tara Jones and they spent many wonderful years together. Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Tara…

Joseph M. Barnard

Mar 28, 1936 - Feb 2, 2021

Joseph M. Barnard Jr., 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at home, in Fairmount, IL. He was born on March 28, 1936 the son of Joseph and Florence Barnard in Chicago, IL. Joseph leaves behind his companion of four years, Karen Oehlsen; four children; and a sister, Rosemary Kazak. He is preceded in…

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