James Gauze
Nov 15, 2025
James J. Gauze, with family beside him, transcended peacefully to Heaven Nov.15,2025 after bearing terminal Frontotemporal Dementia. Diagnosed in Aug 2021, he faced each day with his faith, strength, determination, family, friends and his love of life with his wife.
Born May 6,1939 in Chicago to young parents Jane Strong and Lawrence Swann, James was adopted at birth by his Mother's...
James "Jim" Richard Walsh
Nov 15, 2025
James Walsh, 54, of Potomac, IL passed away Saturday at 10:35 PM on November 15, 2025 at the Illiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Jim was born in Urbana, IL the son of James W. and Linda S. (Lincicome) Walsh. He married Molly Burdette on February 10, 2022 in Urbana, IL and she survives.
Other survivors include three children, Kyle...
Gaurang Sharadbhai Patel
Nov 15, 2025
Gaurang Sharadbhai Patel, 56, of Danville, IL passed away at 11:08 PM on November 15, 2025 at St Louis University Hospital in St Louis, MO.
Gaurang was born on October 22, 1969 in Ahmedabad India the son of Sharadbhai and Sharadaben (Gordhanbhai) Patel. He married Harikala Raje on August 2, 1998 in Ahmedabad India and she survives.
Survivors include his wife, Harikala...
Richard J. McQuown
Nov 14, 2025
Richard J. McQuown, 67, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 at his home in Chrisman, surrounded by his family. Affectionately known as “Roscoe” by his family, he was born on June 8, 1958, to Thomas and Theda McQuown. Rick grew up in Danville, where he graduated from Danville High School. He dedicated 22 years of his life to his...
Martha Kay
Nov 14, 2025
Danville – Martha Rose LaFrenz Kay, 87, shuffled off this mortal coil on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born August 11, 1938, in Independence, MO to Daniel Vern and Marshall Irene (Froman) LaFrenz. She married Robert “Bob” Kay on December 27, 1960, in Liberty, MO. He preceded her in death on January 18, 2011.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Judith Ann (Ely) Johnson
Nov 14, 2025
Judith Ann (Ely) Johnson, 77, of Bismarck, IL passed away at 8:00 PM on November 14, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Danville, IL with her family by her side.
Judi was born on April 2, 1948 the daughter of Cleo Henry “Lee” and Doris Ann (Stearns) Ely in Urbana, IL. She married Thomas E. Johnson on December 27, 1970 in Rantoul,...
Larry J Thomason
Nov 14, 2025
Danville – Larry J Thomason, 78, of Danville, passed away at his home, early morning, Friday, November 14, 2025, in the comfort of his family. He was born August 31, 1947, in Warren, AR to Howard Glyn and Ardell (Cline) Thomason. He married Cathy Carter with whom he had two sons. He later married Kay (Holdaway) Carter on November 1,...
William "Bill" A. Gernand
Nov 12, 2025
Danville – William “Bill” A. Gernand, 94, of Danville passed away at 6:40 AM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. He was born December 20, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Peter and Lorna (Bush) Gernand. He married Phyllis A. Kovanic on November 10, 1956, in Westville, IL. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2025.
He...
Blanche Marie Springer
Nov 12, 2025
Danville – Blanche Marie Springer, 85, of Danville passed away at 10:30 PM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born on January 15, 1940, in Westville to Earl and Naomi (Grovier) Harris. She married Joseph Springer on July 10, 1960, in Georgetown. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2022.
She is survived by...
Wilma Hill-Pollman
Nov 11, 2025
Wilma Hill-Pollman, born on August 14, 1935, in Paris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at Pleasant Medows Nursing Home in Chrisman, Illinois. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and joy, cherished by her family and friends.
Wilma dedicated a significant portion of her life to her work at Frazier School, where she served as a cook and...