Robert "Bobby" Key
Apr 6, 2025
Robert C. Key, 74, was born on August 21st, 1950, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Malcom and Lela Key. He married Julia Meeks on May 1st, 2010.
He passed at his home just like he wanted on April 6th, 2025, after a long, hard battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife Julie of Sidell, his children Roxie Coble of...
Patricia "Susie" Baumgart
Apr 5, 2025
Patricia "Susie" Baumgart, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute, Indiana. Susie was born on January 15, 1949, in Williamsport, Indiana, to Robert Shatell and Della Ray.
In her professional life, Susie dedicated herself to her work at the Vermilion County Court House, where she assisted with...
Phyllis Gernand
Apr 5, 2025
Phyllis A. Gernand, 90, of Danville, IL passed away at 10:05 PM on April 5, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL.
Phyllis was born on September 12, 1934 the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Baleikas) Kovanic. She married William Gernand on November 10, 1956 in Westville, IL, and he survives.
Survivors also include her two sons, Gary (Janet) Gernand of Alvin,...
Phyllis A. Miller
Apr 3, 2025
Phyllis Miller, age 93 of Ridge Farm, passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2025. She was born Phyllis Ann Edwards August 13, 1931, in Georgetown to Ben Edwards, Jr. and Pluma Grace Brooks Edwards. On January 13, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Grider in Covington IN. They raised three children together, two daughters and...
Daniel Fortner
Apr 3, 2025
Daniel K. Fortner, also known as “Stretch”, “Danny” and “Big Dan”, of Newport, Indiana passed away Thursday April 3rd.
Dan was born April 9, 1949, in Clinton IN. to Norma “Annabelle” Robertson and Donald “Jack” Fortner.
Dan married M. Ann Kimball in 1971 and later married Peggy Griffin on November 7, 1986, in Newport IN.
Survivors include two daughters: Sheila (Theo) Keller of...
Viki L. Hawley
Apr 3, 2025
Viki L. Hawley, of Urbana, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 2, 1950, Viki devoted her life not only to her family but also to her community, serving as a University of Illinois police officer for 27 years. Her commitment to law enforcement was paralleled only by her unwavering dedication to those...
Jack L. Baird
Apr 3, 2025
Jack Baird, 90, of Indianola, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home with family by his side.
Jack was born on March 7, 1935, the son of Orval and Irene (Minnick) Baird.
He married Mary McDaniel on August 26, 1961. Mary preceded him in death on June 12, 2020.
Jack is survived by two sons: Jim Baird of Indianola and Chuck...
Willard Dale Thornton
Apr 3, 2025
Willard Dale Thornton, born on May 24, 1954, in Danville, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Danville, Illinois. He dedicated 42 years of his life to housekeeping at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville, embodying a work ethic matched only by his remarkable kindness. Willard was known for having the biggest heart; nobody was ever a stranger to him.
Among...
Robert "Bob" David Link Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" David Link Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Alvin, Illinois, on April 2, 2025, with his beloved wife, Tish Link, by his side. Born on February 20, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, Bob graced this world for a remarkable 68 years, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, passion, and familial love.
Bob dedicated twenty years of his...
Milton Bryant
Apr 2, 2025
Milton Bryant, 87, of Danville passed away on April 2, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. He was born on January 12, 1938, to the late Raymond and Estella Bryant in State Line, Indiana, where he and his siblings were raised.
Milton had a long and varied career, working at several printing presses that included Interstate, Eureka,...