Connie Chezem

Dec 13, 2025

Connie Chezem, 78, of Danville, IL went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM.

Connie was born on August 20, 1947, the daughter of Roy and Thelma (Lewis) Marrow in Danville, IL.

Connie was baptized at a young age, a member of First Assembly of God, Ridgeview Baptist Church and attended Muncie Baptist Church.

She married Leon Webber...

Theda Mae "Teedie" McQuown

Dec 13, 2025

Danville – Theda Mae “Teedie” McQuown, 97, of Danville, passed away at 10:10 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born January 5, 1928, in Danville to Joseph Louis and Velma Leona (Cox) Wakeland. She married Thomas R. “Dick” McQuown on June 29, 1947, in Danville. He preceded her in death on August 9,...

Robert D. Davis, Sr.

Dec 13, 2025

Danville, IL – Robert D. Davis, Sr., 93, lifelong resident of Danville, IL passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Brenden Gardens Retirement Community in Springfield, IL. He was born October 6, 1932, in Danville to Jay C. and Elcia L. (Stambaugh) Davis. He married his loving wife of 72 years, Mary Lou Barton, on May 29, 1953, in...

William "Bill" J. Unekis

Dec 13, 2025

Danville – William “Bill” J. Unekis, 73, of Danville, passed away at 9:15 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 20, 1952, in Danville to Michael Charles and Luella (Rhodenbaugh) Unekis. Bill married Lisa Jean Watson on November 23, 1991. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Baylee (Zach) Carter of Covington, IN; four...

Daniel James Fout

Dec 12, 2025

Daniel James Fout, 78, of Danville, IL, formerly of Fairmount, IL passed away at his home with his family by his side on December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM.

Daniel was born on September 10, 1947 in Tacoma, WA the son of James and Beatrice (Beyers) Fout. He married Hui Chom Yi on November 12, 1968 at the American Embassy in...

Stephen N. Smith

Dec 12, 2025

Stephen Nash Smith, born on January 27, 1950, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, in Mahomet, Illinois. 

Steve was a devoted father to Richie Nash Smith (Missy), and Staci Smith. He took immense pride in his role as a grandfather to his cherished grandchildren: Justin Nash Smith, Kyle Nash Smith, Autumn Smith, and Kelly Chappell. His family...

Gene Rinkel

Dec 12, 2025

Gene Keith Rinkel, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, accomplished scholar and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on February 27, 1929 in Farina, Illinois, the son of the late Walter and Jane Rinkel.

Gene was one of twelve children. He was preceded in death by Vera, Walter, Richard, Merle,...

Ruth Ann Earl

Dec 12, 2025

Danville – Ruth Ann Earl, 86, of Danville passed away at 6:48 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born June 18, 1939, in Danville to Howard Louis and Sarah Fraulein (Nicholson) Krauel. She married Jack A. Earl on December 12, 1958, in Danville. He survives.

She is also survived by two daughters, Merrit...

David Lee Hickman Sr.

Dec 11, 2025

David Lee Hickman, Sr. was welcomed into this world by his loving parents, William Kenneth Hickman, Sr. and Annie Bell Johnson Hickman. He grew and thrived surrounded by the love of his many brothers, sisters, and extended family.

David married the love of his life, Evelyn Durham, on April 29, 1972, and together they were blessed to celebrate 53 years of...

Robert Lee Sinclair

Dec 11, 2025

Robert Lee Sinclair, 96, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital. He was born in Kinmundy, IL, on June 14, 1929, the son of Clyde and Mary Sinclair. On June 6, 1954, Bob married Marilyn Harris, and they spent 62 wonderful years together before her passing in 2016.

Bob is survived by his children, Laura...