Gary Hackler
Feb 1, 2026
Gary Hackler passed away at home on February 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife and sons.
He was born on September 8, 1960, the second child to Donald and Maydellle Hackler. Gary grew up in Ridge Farm, Illinois. He always said he had the best childhood which was filled with many lifelong friendships. He graduated from Ridge Farm High School in...
Shirley V. Gonzales
Jan 31, 2026
Danville - Shirley Hawkins Gonzales died on January 31, 2026, at Hathorne Inn in Danville of natural causes. She was born on February 1, 1928, in Saginaw Michigan, the fourth of eight children. Shirley met her husband Bill at Pop’s Skating Rink in 1947, married in 1948 and raised three daughters: Cindy (Mike) Guthrie, Jo Anna Hawkins, Cathy (Steve) McIntosh,...
Gene Dixon
Jan 31, 2026
Gene Dixon,92, a cherished member of the Covington community, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Born on February 9, 1933, in Warren County, Indiana, Gene lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep commitment to his family and community.
Gene had a fulfilling career as a steel buyer at Hyster, where his work...
Linda Kay Hughes
Jan 30, 2026
Linda Kay (Pearson) Hughes, formerly of Georgetown, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 7, 1943, in Clinton, IN, the daughter of Eliza and Augusta (Smith) Pearson.
Linda was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dan Hughes, and together they shared 60 years of marriage and raised two...
Craig R. Wilson
Jan 30, 2026
Craig Wilson was a devoted husband, a proud father, a loving grandfather, and a man whose heart was always with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sorita, his partner in life and love, and by his three daughters, Ashley, Danielle, and Brittany, who meant everything to him.
Nothing brought Craig more joy than being “Papa” to his grandchildren—Madison, Carter,...
Erik D. Howie
Jan 30, 2026
Danville – Erik Dale Howie, 56, of Terre Haute, IN, formerly of Danville, IL, passed away at 9:43 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born November 20, 1969, in Danville to Samuel and Mary Katherine (Reddy) Howie.
Also surviving are his two children, Karolina Howie of Tilton, and Samuel (Madisyn) Howie of Royal; and their mother Ellen Howie; five...
Kevin Dennemann
Jan 30, 2026
Kevin Dennemann, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Urbana, Illinois, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on May 3, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, Kevin traveled through life embodying the spirit of community and connection, as he was known to never meet a stranger.
In his 69 years,...
Sylvia Sleva
Jan 30, 2026
Sylvia Ann Sleva, 90, of Westville, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, where she had been a resident for the past 5 years.
Sylvia was born March 20, 1935 at home in Westville to John and Elizabeth (Shaffer) Sleva. She was the second of 5 children. She attended Saint Mary’s School and graduated from Westville...
Stephen Carroll
Jan 29, 2026
Stephen W. Carroll, better known as Steve, was born on November 22, 1947, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in Danville, Illinois. He lived a life filled with purpose and dedication, with a career as a machinist at Estad, where his skills were not just a means of livelihood but also a testament to his...
Donna Jean Seelund
Jan 29, 2026
Danville – Donna Jean Seelund, 81, formerly of Westville & Danville, IL and later of Springfield & Petersburg, IL, passed to heaven at 8:06 PM, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 20, 1944, to Jesse “Joe” Smith and Lillie Pauline Smith in Danville, IL. Donna was one of four children. Her surviving sister is Nancy...