Oct 16, 2026

John E. Conder Sr., a loving husband, father, and son of God passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, at his home in Mahomet, Illinois. He was born on July 30, 1940, in Big Clifty, Kentucky to John Michael Conder and Virginia Ann (Harris) Conder. He graduated from St. Anthony High School in Effingham, IL in the spring of 1958...

Oct 16, 2026

Rossville – Jerry Norton Power, 78, of Danville, passed away at 1:07 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home in Rossville. He was born on July 13, 1948, in Aurora, IL to Tona and Ethel (Norton) Power. He married Joann M. Jurgelones on July 18, 1969, in Oswego, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Dawn (Joe) Scumaci...

Oct 15, 2026

Christopher Alan “Chris” Johnston, 66, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away October 15, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Born March 16, 1960, in New York City, Chris was the son of Benjamin and Betty Johnston.

Chris was a lifelong learner and devoted family man. Chris proudly served 32 years in the Army National Guard. He attained the rank of Sergeant...

Oct 15, 2026

Dennis Henry Smith, 70, of Danville, Illinois, passed away on October 15. 2026. Dennis was born the son of Howard and Betty (Van Horn) Smith in Danville, Illinois on March 27, 1956.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Betty (Van Horn) Smith, and his brother Larry Smith.

Dennis loved people, and participating in Special Olympics. He enjoyed Elvis,...

Oct 14, 2026

Oct 11, 2026

Danville – Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Van De Walker, 86, passed away at 9:45 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health. She was born October 23, 1939, in Westville. She married Elden “Van” R. Van De Walker on February 14, 1970, in Champaign. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2003.

She is survived by six children,...

Oct 10, 2026

Mary R Vogel, 92, of Westville IL, passed away at her home on October 10, 2026, surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Westville IL to John and Mary Sabalaskeyand had two siblings, John Sabalaskey and Margaret (Sabalaskey) Garrison.

She married the love of her life, Raymond Vogel. They were married 59 years and was a lifelong resident of Westville. They had...

Oct 9, 2026

Harvey Donald Wierenga, age 89, was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 17, 1937. He passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. Harvey also resided in Cicero and Streator, Illinois for many years. The last places of residence were in Mahomet and Rantoul, Illinois. Early in his life Harvey trusted Jesus Christ as...

Oct 9, 2026

Belva Rose Drake, 76, of Georgetown passed away on Friday, October 9th, 2026. Belva married the love of her life Steve Drake on June 17, 1967. They spent 56 wonderful years together before his passing in 2023. Belva was also preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Sarah (Jeffers) Luther, and her siblings Dorothy Davis, Alice Dailey, Betty Neaville,...

Oct 8, 2026

Danville - Laura Lynn (Holden) Auter passed away in her home in Danville, Illinois, on October 7, 2026, at the age of 71.

Born in Danville on May 18, 1955, to Wayne and Beverly (Foster) Holden, Laura navigated life’s obstacles which shaped her journey. She graduated from Danville High School and worked in several fields before finding her place at the...