Val Jean Loewenstein
Jul 17, 2025
Val Jean Loewenstein August 6, 1952 - July 17, 2025
Val was born in Kearney, Nebraska, daughter of Shirley (Noe) and Virgil Loewenstein.
The family moved to Illinois when Val was 12. She attended school in Danville.
Val was a mother to two boys, Buddy Pryor (Sherry) and Shawn Loewenstein.
Val was preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings.
She is survived by...
Betty Brainerd
Jul 17, 2025
Betty Brainerd, a cherished member of her community, passed away on July 17, 2025, just days shy of her 89th birthday. Born on July 21, 1936, she dedicated her life to education, having taught at White Heath Elementary School for the majority of her teaching career.
Beyond her career, Betty was involved in her community. She was a member of the...
Paul D. Dunham
Jul 16, 2025
Paul D. Dunham, 77, of Perrysville passed away on July 16, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 3, 1947, in Clinton, Indiana to the late Glenn and Genevieve Kell Dunham.
Paul attended North Vermillion High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was in every...
Steve R. Cundiff
Jul 14, 2025
Steve R. Cundiff, 61, of Indianola, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman. He was born on September 12, 1963 in Paris, Illinois to the late James and Gladys Cundiff. After James’s unexpected passing while Steve was still just a boy, his stepfather, Harold, played a tremendous role in his upbringing. It was Harold,...
Martha A. Paine
Jul 14, 2025
Martha A. Paine, of Westville, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living facility in Chrisman. She was born the youngest of 10 children to the late Mary and Bert Palfi on July 10, 1927 in Danville, Illinois.
Martha spent nearly 30 years working at the Peterson Aerosol Factory. She convinced a few of her sisters to work...
Sharon Kaye Huffman
Jul 14, 2025
Sharon Kaye Huffman, 82, of Danville, IL passed away at 7:00 AM on July 14, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL.
Sharon was born on August 2, 1942 in Danville, IL the daughter of Orville and Willinore (Shutt) Hamilton. She was formerly married to Charles O’Neal and Joe Huffman and later spent over 21 years with the love...
Chester Roach
Jul 14, 2025
Chester Douglas Roach, known to family and friends as Doug, was a devoted husband, proud Army veteran, and founder of Roach Masonry in Urbana, Illinois. Doug was born March 16th, 1943 in Cedar Creek Township, MO to Chester and Dimple Roach. Doug served his country with honor in the U.S. Army beginning in 1960 until 1964, including time in Korea,...
John Charles Wagner
Jul 13, 2025
John Charles Wagner, 73, of Covington, IN passed away at 9:05 am on July 13, 2025 at St Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
John was born on May 10, 1952 the son of Danald and Anna Irene (Metcalf) Wagner in Danville, IL at St Elizabeth Hospital. John married Patricia Ann Long on May 31, 2008 in Covington, IN and she survives.
Survivors...
Beverly J. Pickett
Jul 13, 2025
Beverly J. Pickett, 88, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born on December 28, 1936, in Danville, Illinois to the late Frank and Opal Styer.
Throughout her career, Beverly worked various jobs, demonstrating versatility and dedication. She was most recently employed as a security guard at the Vermilion Fishing Club, which proved...