William "Bill" Hummer

Jan 15, 2025

William “Bill” Hummer, 77, of Danville, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Hawthorne Inn of Danville. 

He was born January 21, 1947, in Lafayette, Indiana, son of the late Aaron and Emma (Holycross) Hummer.

Bill married Carol Lake on August 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and she survives.

Also surviving are his two sons: Brian...

Gary R. Priest

Jan 15, 2025

Westville – Gary R. Priest, 76, of Westville, IL, passed away on Jan.15th, 2025 at his home, after a valiant battle with kidney cancer, with his wife by his side. He was born on January 3rd, 1949 in Danville, IL, the son of the late Donal and Alberta "Fern" (Holden) Priest. 

Gary rekindled an old friendship with Carla Sirratt-DeAngelis thirteen years...

Paul Mac Crowder

Jan 13, 2025

Paul Mac Crowder, 76, of Danville, Illinois passed away at his home with his sister by his side on Monday January 13, 2025. Full obituary to follow

Merle Dean Sager Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

Merle Dean Sager Jr., a devoted husband, father, and community member, passed away on January 12, 2025, in his lifelong hometown of Danville. Born on June 3, 1947, Merle dedicated 25 years of his life as a warehouse manager at Pepsi, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues.

Merle was happily married to Linda Sager on November 14, 1970, celebrating...

James Lee Galyen

Jan 10, 2025

James Lee Galyen (Jim) ,78, passed away on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at the VA Illiana Independence Home in Danville, Illinois after a long battle with colon cancer. 

Born on February 10, 1946, to his parents Paul and Rosetta (Moore) Galyen at Danville Hospital in Danville, Illinois.

Jim married his wife Janie of 54 years on January 23,1970. 

They have one son Daniel,...

Donna Jean Wilkerson

Jan 9, 2025

Donna (Osborne) Wilkerson died January 9, 2025, at home in Danville, Illinois.

Donna was born July 3, 1946, in Danville IL to Charles and Virginia (Weir) Osborne. She was raised in the Vermilion Heights area of Danville…a place she dearly loved. She graduated from Danville High School in 1964 and from Lakeview School of Nursing in 1967. She was proud to...

Stanley J. Clark

Jan 9, 2025

Stanley J. Clark, 83, of Covington passed away on January 9, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. He was born in Danville, Illinois on March 30, 1941 to the late Donald and Marjorie (Millikin) Clark. Growing up, Stanley attended Cayuga High School and furthered his education at Indiana State University. He married Janet Terry on February 17,...

David Sloan

Jan 9, 2025

David W. Sloan, 51, of Valrico Florida, passed away January 9, 2025, at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital in Brandon, Florida. He was born July 19, 1973, to Kevin Sloan and Delores Wilson. He spent his childhood years in Perrysville, Indiana and was a 1991 graduate of North Vermillion High School. 

David spent many years living in the Danville, Illinois area before...

Charles "Mike" Goodman

Jan 8, 2025

Charles “Mike” Goodman, 72, of Danville, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Accolade Health in Danville, Illinois.

He was born July 29, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, son of the late Charles Arthur and MaryAnn (Kelley) Goodman. He was raised by his grandmother, Pauline Goodman.

Mike married his loving wife Debbie Baker on May 28, 1987, in Danville, Illinois, and...

Patricia Jane (Marble) Smith Claypool

Jan 7, 2025

Patricia Jane (Marble) Smith Claypool, 89, of Danville, Illinois passed away on January 7, 2025 at Fountain Springs in Covington, Indiana.

Pat was born on September 10, 1935 in Danville, the daughter of Floyd and G. Irene (Fox) Marble. She married Robert E. Smith on December 27, 1955, and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2008. In 2011, she...