Oct 18, 2026

Jewell N. LaCombe, 93, of Danville passed away on October 18, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana with her son, Anthony, at her side. She was born March 15, 1933 the daughter of Antonio and Rachael {Sherrow} Perrone. She married high school sweetheart William LaCombe on June 26, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Church. He preceded her in death on...

Oct 17, 2026

Diana Lynn Crowder, 74, of Covington,Indiana, passed away with family by her side on Saturday, October 17th at Franciscan Health, Lafayette Indiana. Diana was born in Danville, Illinois, daughter of the late Dale and Ima Lee (Hines) Gebbink. Diana married Pat Crowder on October 23, 1981. They enjoyed nearly 45 happy years together before her passing.

Diana attended Bismark and Perrysville...

Oct 16, 2026

Eric “Turk” Bradford, born September 6, 1958, passed away at home on Friday, October 16, 2026, with his beloved wife, June Bradford, by his side.

Eric graduated from Gibson City High School in 1976 and attended the University of Illinois. He later joined Ironworkers Union Local 380, where he worked for 49 years before retiring in 2016.

An Illini at heart, Eric...

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

Dewey A. Howard, 76, passed away on October 15, 2026, at HCA Trinity Hospital in Trinity, FL. Dewey was born on August 18, 1950, in Danville, IL. to Foster and Virginia (McBride) Howard. He graduated from Danville High School in 1968. On March 31, 1979, he married Nancy Franklin and together they shared 47 years of marriage.

He is survived by...

Oct 15, 2026

Warner “Buster” William Freese, age 85, of Covington, IN passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on October 15, 2026, at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, IN.

Warner was born on June 14, 1941, in Shelby, OH to Milan and Helen Barkdull Freese.

Warner graduated from Shelby High School in 1959. He then attended Duke University, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

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