John C. Kelly
Nov 2, 2026
Danville – John C. Kelly, 82, of Danville passed away at 9:10 PM on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. He was born on January 29, 1944, to John L. and Virginia (Anderson) Kelly. He married Marilyn S. Buck on June 21, 1964, in Danville. She survives.
Per his wishes, a private entombment will be held at Resurrection...
James B. Bracewell
Oct 29, 2026
Danville - James B. Bracewell, 89, passed away on October 29, 2026, at his home in Danville. He was born on February 11, 1937, in Danville, a son of the late Byron and Eliza {Edwards} Bracewell.
He proudly served in the United States Army, and he later built a long and steady career, retiring in April of 1993 after 34 years...
Judith "Judy" Mariage
Oct 25, 2026
Judith “Judy” Mariage, 88, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026.
Born on February 23, 1938, in Georgetown, Illinois, Judy was the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Brooks) Middlemas. Throughout her life, she was known for her warm heart, her love of family, and her ability to find joy in the simple things.
Judy cherished every moment spent with...
Linda L. Heeren
Oct 25, 2026
Danville – Linda Louise Heeren, 79, of Danville, passed away at 10:43 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born on August 19, 1947, in Danville to James Edward and Mattie (Bateman) Gogerty. She married James E. Heeren on December 1, 1998, in Fort Myers, FL. He preceded her in death on August 13,...
Hilda May Hays
Oct 24, 2026
Danville - Hilda May Hays, of Danville, IL, passed away on October 24, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. She was born on January 25, 1943, in Danville to Kenneth and Grace (Clee) Gouty. She was married to the love of her life Thomas (Jerry) Hays for 52 years. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2014.
She is...
Dolores Smith
Oct 24, 2026
Dolores Nadine (Wasko) Smith was born November 10, 1937, in Georgetown, IL as the first-born child of Herschel and Pauline (Gannon)Hughes.
Dolores spent her entire life in Georgetown and graduated from Georgetown High School in 1955. While in high school, Dolores was the drum major in the marching band, sang in the choir and was active in the GAA. After graduation,...
Wendi Fruhling-Griswold
Oct 24, 2026
Wendi Renee Fruhling-Griswold, 59, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Born on April 27, 1967, Wendi grew up alongside her older brother, Terry. The two shared an exceptionally close and loving bond, one that began in childhood and remained strong throughout their adult lives. Together, they were confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Gifford, Illinois, sharing a strong foundation of...
Helen J. Williams
Oct 24, 2026
Helen Jean Williams, 80, passed away October 24, 2026. She was born February 16, 1946, in Luxora, Arkansas, to Emma and Jessie. Helen served honorably in the U.S. Army and received the National Defense Service Medal.
Helen was a kind, giving soul who loved to laugh and brought warmth to those around her. She cared deeply about her family and always...
Nancy Michael
Oct 24, 2026
Nancy Michael,79, born May 25, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on October 24, 2026.
Nancy will be remembered as a woman who loved being around people and talking, and whose warmth was felt by those who knew her. Over the years, she devoted herself to pet grooming and also to her family as a stay-at-home mother. She found great joy...
Gary W. Earles
Oct 22, 2026
On Thursday October 22, 2026, Gary W. Earles, devoted husband, father, and “Papa”, passed away at the age of 74.
Gary was born on October 28, 1951, in Springfield, Illinois, to H. Wayne “Shorty” and Roxella Earles. He graduated Tri-City High School and attended Southern Illinois University before joining the National Guard. Gary’s career began in the mailroom of Illinois Bell,...