Robert "Bob" L. Willis
Nov 4, 2025
Danville – Robert “Bob” Lee Willis, 85, of Danville passed away at 1:01 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville. He was born on November 12, 1939, in Danville to Jack and Gladys (Weir) Willis. He married Alene Jones on October 12, 1963, in Danville. She preceded him in death on March...
Gerald "Jerry" O'Connor
Nov 3, 2025
Gerald Robert O’Connor, 82 of Mahomet passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loving family on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Jerry was born August 11, 1943 in Urbana, Illinois to parents Frank Robert O’Connor and Mary Ellen O’Connor.
Jerry grew up in Champaign where he attended all grades of school, he graduated from Champaign Central HS in 1961 and soon after...
Leonard Hylbert
Nov 3, 2025
Leonard Hylbert, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the remarkable age of 89. Born on November 7, 1935, Leonard's life was one marked by devotion to family, undying love, and a vibrant spirit enriched by both leisure and duty.
Leonard proudly served his country in the Navy, dedicating 20 years of...
Evelyn Devore
Nov 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Evelyn Devore, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, who departed this life on November 2, 2025, on her birthday and All Saints Day at the age of 96.
Born on November 2, 1929, in Danville, IL, to Mark and Josephine Jumps. Mom built a life centered...
Thomas Gray
Nov 2, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Leonard Gray, 78, of Rantoul, passed away peacefully to be with Yeshua, his Lord and Deliverer, on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Tom was born on October 14, 1947, at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York, to Leonard and Ruth (Cameron) Gray. His father was a career Air Force man who...
Diana "Dee" Parkin
Nov 1, 2025
Diana “Dee” S. Parkin, 74, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 16, 1951, in Charleston, IL, the daughter of Jerry E. and Lillie Mae (Hall) Taylor. Dee married Jeffery J. Parkin on August 12, 1985; he survives.
Dee is also survived by her grandchildren, Ashley (Matt) Hutchinson, Dillon Kielhorn, and...
Burgess Earl Williams
Nov 1, 2025
Burgess Earl Williams was born on June 16, 1931 in Greenwood, West Virginia the son of Ernest E. and Pauline (Batton) Williams. He married Lucy Jane Barker on May 1, 1954 in Winchester, VA.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Jane Williams of Danville, IL, three children, Bruce Earl Williams (Dorothee Heine-Williams) of Kronberg, Germany, Linda Williams Snyder (Mike) of Avon, IN,...
Diann Hollingsworth
Oct 30, 2025
Diann Hollingsworth, 74, of Newport, Indiana, passed away at her home on Thursday October 30, 2025. Diann is the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Burge) Hollingsworth.
Diann is survived by her daughter, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren, her uncle Paul Hollingsworth and many cousins. She graduated from North Vermilion High School in 1969. She has been on the...
Malia Love Parker
Oct 30, 2025
Malia Love Parker, a bright and talented young soul, left this world on October 30, 2025, at the age of five. Born on April 12, 2020, in Champaign, Malia brought joy and light to everyone she encountered. Her sweet, comforting, and compassionate nature made her a beloved presence in the lives of her family and friends.
She attended kindergarten at Kenwood...
Ina Funkhouser
Oct 30, 2025
Ina Laree Funkhouser, a long-time resident of Rantoul, passed away at her daughter’s home in Scottsdale, AZ, on October 30, 2025, at the age of 96.
Ina was born in Forest, IL, on September 15, 1929. She was raised and supported mainly by her mother, Grace Davis Rasner Anderson. They lived in a series of homes in and around Champaign, IL....