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...
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...
Linda Gardner
Jan 29, 2026
Linda Gardner passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026 at her home in Ridge Farm surrounded by family. She was born on April 4, 1952 in Danville, Illinois to Donald and Dorothy {Mills} Wheeler. She attended Georgetown High School and graduated alongside the Class of 1970.
Throughout her life, she maintained a deep connection to her community and was actively involved...
Thelma Faye Francis Spencer
Jan 29, 2026
Thelma Faye Francis Spencer, 103, of Fithian, IL passed away at her home surrounded by family on January 29, 2026 at 3:34 AM.
Thelma was born on September 19, 1922 the daughter of Louis and Rose (Gerdes) McBride in Cabool, MO. She married Vernon Junior Francis on January 1, 1941 in Oakwood, IL and he preceded her in death on December...
Debra Baskis
Jan 28, 2026
Debra Joan (Toliver) Baskis, fondly known as Debbie, passed away on January 28, 2026, at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Born on September 26, 1954, at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Wayne and Joan (Smith) Toliver.
On June 6, 1992, Debbie married the love of her life, Chris Baskis, at St. Malachy’s Church in Rantoul,...