Mary Josephine O'Brien
Jan 9, 2026
Mary Josephine O’Brien, 71, of Danville, IL, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL.
Mary was born on June 2, 1954, the daughter of Joseph and Gemma Bowes on the south side of Chicago, IL. She grew up in Chicago and Philadelphia, where she eventually attended nursing school and began her career.
Mary spent more than four...
Gary "Dean" Rosenbeck
Jan 9, 2026
Gary "Dean" Rosenbeck II passed suddenly on January 9, 2026, in Rantoul. Born on May 14, 1985, in Urbana, Dean touched the lives of many with his warmth and genuine nature and unforgettable smile.
Dean was a passionate Green Bay Packers fan; his love for the game was just one of the many ways he shared his vibrant personality with those...
Jane M. Williams
Jan 9, 2026
Jane Miriam Williams, 75, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Tuscola, IL. She was born in Crickhowell, Wales, on March 27, 1950, the daughter of William P. and Johana L. (Schuyten) Williams.
Jane is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Edward Betz of Urbana, IL; children, Emily Jane Betz of Chicago, IL, and Adam Thomas Betz of...
Kenneth "Ken" W. Hill
Jan 8, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” W. Hill, 75, of Oakwood, IL passed away at 5:34 PM on January 8, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Ken was born on January 3, 1951 the son of Eugene and Marie (Sumann) Hill in Chicago, IL. He married Karen Jett on July 20, 1971 in Danville, IL and she preceded him in death on December...
Kenneth Tuggle
Jan 8, 2026
Kenneth Tuggle, 82, passed peacefully on January 8, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1943, as the youngest son of James and Mary Lometa (Tillotson) Tuggle.
Kenny graduated from Covington High School, class of 1961. After serving in the US Navy, Kenny returned to Covington where he met his best friend and the love of his life, Sandy (Roderick) Tuggle....
Martha E. Croucher
Jan 6, 2026
Chrisman - Martha Ellen Croucher passed this world to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, Illinois. She was 99-years-old but in her heart she would tell you she was 100-years-old. That was a big accomplishment for her.
Martha was born August 27, 1926 in Kokomo, Indiana. Her parents were...
Doris J. Rommerskirchen
Jan 6, 2026
Doris Rommerskirchen, A Life of Love, Strength, and Integrity
Doris Rommerskirchen, 94, of Danville, IL passed away peacefully with her family and dear friends by her side.
A woman of incredible strength and faith, she leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and hard work.
Doris’s guidance and values helped shape generations of her family and instilled the importance of love and family,...
Melvin C. Lane
Jan 6, 2026
Danville – Melvin C. Lane, 71, of Georgetown, passed away at 5:22 AM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born January 9, 1954, in Danville to Charles Edward and Naomi Helen (Holden) Lane.
He is survived by two children, Roy (Janna) Durkee of Covington, IN and Jodi Lane of Georgetown, IL; six grandchildren, Trevor...
Robert E. Stewart
Jan 5, 2026
Robert E. Stewart, 83, of Danville, IL passed away at 1:00 PM on January 5, 2026 at the Illiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Robert was born on May 31, 1942 in Mattoon, IL the son of Russell and Ruth (Ross) Stewart and was raised by Esther and Hosea Humphreys. He married Phyllis Collins on October 27, 1963 in...
Marilyn L. Satterwhite
Jan 5, 2026
Marilyn Lea Satterwhite (Weinard), a recognized and honored founder of Danville Area Community College, has passed away. She died of Pancreatic cancer on January 5, 2026 at age 83.
Visitation will take place on Friday January 9, 2026, 5:00-7:00 pm and Saturday January 10, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. with funeral services Saturday January 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Funeral Home and...