James "Jim" Phillips
Aug 29, 2025
James "Jim" Phillips, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at his home in rural Georgetown. He was born on March 21, 1949 in Danville, Illinois to the late Rosalyn Mae {Moody} and Howard Phillips, Sr.
Jim attended Ridge Farm High School and, after graduating, answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the Air Force on June 21,...
Goldie Livingston
Aug 29, 2025
Goldie Livingston, born on October 27, 1971, entered eternal rest on August 29, 2025, in Clinton, Indiana. Throughout her life, Goldie embodied the essence of kindness and dedication, particularly her role as an in-home caregiver. She brought not only her professional skills to those she cared for but also a warm heart and a nurturing spirit that will be remembered...
Vernie L. Thomas
Aug 27, 2025
Vernie L. Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend departed this life peacefully on August 27, 2025, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL at the age of 77.
Vernie was born on December 6, 1947, to Vern and Blanche (Lawless) Thomas in Jacksonville, IL., and raised in Arcadia, IL. He married his loving wife Mollee Ann Marshall at...
Renae Leffler
Aug 26, 2025
Renae Lynn (Kliebe) Leffler, 78, of Mahomet, Illinois, passed away August 26, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer’s. Up until the end, Renae maintained her love of family and friends and lived a life full of wonderful experiences.
Renae was born in Rockford, Illinois, an only child to Virgil and Genevieve (Garavalia) Kliebe...
Virginia L. Ferpotto
Aug 26, 2025
Virginia L. Ferpotto, 86, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Goldwater Care in Danville, Illinois. She was born on September 20, 1938, in Alvin, Illinois, to the late Maurice and Ruth Ellen {Green} Wilson. Virginia, who at work was affectionately known as “Ginny” and by her family as “Aunt Jim”, and was a Westville High School graduate. On May...
Robert Smith
Aug 25, 2025
Robert Lee “Smitty” Smith, also lovingly known as “Sonny,” age 80, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1945, in Murfreesboro to the late Jesse Floyd Smith and Tommie Lee Simmons-Smith.
Smitty proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He worked as an Aircraft Electrician at various...
Kevin K. Vogel
Aug 24, 2025
Kevin K. Vogel, of Tilton, passed away on August 24, 2025, in Normal, Illinois. He was born on September 9, 1952, in Watseka, Illinois to the late Lois and Glenn Vogel. Kevin attended Wellington High School. Following his educational pursuits, he enlisted in the Army, proudly serving his country with honor until his discharge in 1977. He was married to...
Josia L. L. Miller
Aug 24, 2025
Josia L. Miller, 61, of Danville passed away at her home with her family by her side at 4:16 PM on August 24, 2025. She fought a long, hard battle with cancer and is no longer suffering. She is rejoicing in Heaven with her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Josia was born on November 10, 1963 the daughter of Carl and Jacqueline (McQuaid)...
Margaret Sue Porritt
Aug 24, 2025
Margaret “Sue” Porritt, 82, of Danville, IL passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025 and is in heaven with her Lord and Savior.
Sue was born on May 17, 1943 in Peoria, IL and was one of six children born to Howard and Mary Wiles. She married Tom Porritt (who survives) in 1965 and together they raised four kids. They were...
Julia M. Shepherd
Aug 23, 2025
Julia M. Shepherd, 65, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:59 PM on August 23, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Julia was born on September 22, 1959 the daughter of John and Marcella (Lyons) Thoma in Danville, IL. She married Thomas Shepherd on November 27, 1982 and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2019.
Survivors include her...