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...
Devin E. Belt
Dec 10, 2025
Devin E. Belt, 53, of Tolono, IL, born February 8, 1972, in Champaign, IL, suddenly entered into the presence of the Lord on December 10, 2025.
Devin was a wonderful man, a devout Christian, a devoted husband to his wife, Rhonda, and a loving father to his daughter, Elizabeth, son, Raylan, and step-daughter, Laela Zook.
He is also survived by his stepmother,...
Devin Scott Robbins
Dec 9, 2025
Devin Scott Robbins, age 14, passed away on December 9th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and quiet strength that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
If you were meeting Devin for the first time, the very first thing you’d notice was his heart — gentle but unwavering, one of the kindest hearts anyone could ever encounter. He...
Florence Lewis
Dec 8, 2025
Florence Lewis, 83, a vibrant spirit and beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, IN. Born on May 21, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, she lived a fulfilling life, never met a stranger, and known for her infectious energy and as the life of the party. Her family was her pride and...