Nov 20, 2023

Chuck Massey, 68, of Rantoul, IL passed away on the morning of Monday, November 20,  2023 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday afternoon from 3- 4 at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul. He was born February 9, 1955 in Champaign, IL, a son of Toney and Mary...

Nov 20, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Cargo, 61, of Rantoul, IL, passed away with his family at his bedside on the morning of Monday, November 20, 2023  at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born May 12, 1962 in Joliet, IL, a son of Donald and Mary (Brown) Cargo. He is survived by 4 children, Ashley (Tyler Hall) Cargo of Rantoul; Andria (Jeff)...

Nov 19, 2023

Danville Karen Lynn Wydeven Carey, 59, of Danville went to be with family in Heaven on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home. She was born November 19, 1964 in Appleton, WI to Rohan and Wilma (Lau) Wydeven. She was previously married to Jon Carey, with whom she had two daughters.

She is survived by her two...

Nov 19, 2023

Bismarck Michael Alan Payne, 72, of Bismarck, passed away at 2:12 AM on Sunday, November 19,2023 at Accolade Healthcare of Danville with his daughter by his side. He was born February 2,1951 in Danville to Frank and Lloyce (West) Payne. He married Phyllis Ragona on September 1,1973 in Long Beach, CA. She preceded him in death on September 19,...

Nov 19, 2023

Twyla Ann Hearn, 73, of Rantoul passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Ann was born in Horatio, Ariz. on March 30, 1950, the daughter of Travis and Myrtle (McCormick) Hearn. Ann moved to Rantoul with the family as a child and attended school here. Ann married Tom Johnson and is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Bemount of Gifford...

Nov 18, 2023

Fithian - Phil Livingston "Grench" of Fithian, Illinois passed away on November 18, 2023.

Phil was born on July 17, 1943 in Potomac, Illinois, son of James and Dorvis (Loy) Livingston.

He married Pat Cade on July 8, 1967 in Potomac, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Shelly (Bryan) Walker of...

Nov 17, 2023

Joy Palmer, 97, of Normal, IL formerly of Danville, IL passed away at 5:05 AM on November 17, 2023 at her daughters home in Normal, IL.

Ida Joy Palmer was born on November 2, 1926 the daughter of David L. and Sadie (Larson) Anderson in Danville, IL. She married Mayor David S. Palmer on December 21, 1947...

Nov 17, 2023

William 'Bill' Serpinas, 93, a lifetime resident of Westville passed away at his home on November 17, 2023. Recognized this past Sesquicentennial as the oldest Westville resident, Bill was born on December 15, 1929 in Westville to parents Frances and Charles Serpinas. He attended Westville High School and graduated with the Class of 1949. Soon after graduation, Bill enlisted...

Nov 17, 2023

Jeannette Sarah Kosky Lefkowitz, 87, of Rantoul passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Nov. 17, 2023, at Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford. Born on Nov. 2, 1936, in London, she married Herbert “Lefty” Lefkowitz on Sept. 3, 1958. Herb and Jeannette moved to the United States in 1961 to raise their beautiful children. Jeannette was the brightest...

Nov 16, 2023

Thomas Robert Stripeik, 65, of Chrisman passed away on Thursday morning November 16, 2023, at home. Tom was born on March 2, 1958, in Chicago, IL the son of Burnard and Shirley (Lamphair) Stripeik. Tom married Mary Conrad on June 15, 1988. Mary survives.

Also surviving Tom are two children, Candice (Tom) Hoult and Tony (Kelly) Conrad,...