Jan 15, 2021

Jeffery Allen Sampson, of Rantoul, IL died January 15, 2021.

Jeff was born in Akron, OH on September 5, 1973 to Pam and Keith Sampson. He grew up playing baseball and soccer and developed a deep and genuine love of learning. The Chicago Bears and Cubs became his favorite teams at an early age when the family...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary "Tootsie" Hamburg, 83, passed away on January 15, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Tootsie was born on September 12, 1937, in Danville, IL. She is the daughter of Samuel and Bridget (Palermo) Saladino. She married Kerry Hamburg on August 27, 1960, in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Survivors include...

Jan 15, 2021

Frank M. Lipousky 87, of Champaign, IL. passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Savoy, IL. He was born in Westville, IL on April 28, 1933 the son of Michael and Mary Lipousky. He proudly served our country in the United States Army, he was a graduate of The University of Illinois and taught for many years. Frank...

Jan 15, 2021

Frederick "Chuck" Hoffman, 84, of Rossville passed away January 15, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born January 11, 1937 in Midlothian, Illinois a son of Wilma and Frederick Hoffman. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Teresa Cornell, and sister, Dolores Hirsch.

Chuck married Charlotte "LaVawn" Pickett...

Jan 13, 2021

Philip Henschen, 62, of Georgetown, passed away at 12:10am, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville, IL. He was born on September 14, 1958, in Danville, the son of Clarence "Speed" and Marilyn {Hughes} Henschen, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Boyer on July 23, 1977, in Georgetown, until her passing on...

Jan 13, 2021

Abraham Al Olefsky, 89, of Champaign, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Al, or Babe, as he was known to his three older brothers (deceased), was born on August 8, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Sarah and Morris Olefsky. He is survived by his three daughters; Zoe (Charles) Shapera, Jayne Olefsky, and...

Jan 13, 2021

Danville - Lois Kathleen Elliott, 88, of Danville passed away at 3:45 PM on January 13, 2021 at Meadowbrook at Clark-Lindsey Village in Urbana.

Lois was born on February 11, 1932 the daughter of Louis and Mary (Tish) Blurton near St Elmo, IL. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1954. She married Clifford Elliott on June...

Jan 13, 2021

Danville - Eileen Sutter passed away peacefully while her daughters were caring for her due to complications of Covid-19 on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living in Fishers, Indiana.

Eileen was born on March 13, 1931 in Streator, Illinois to John and Marie Krull of Minonk, Illinois who lived on the family farm. Eileen...

Jan 12, 2021

Carl E. Wise, 71, of Danville died January 12, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born September 13, 1949 in Danville, the son of Durward and Lois (Hilleary) Wise. They preceded him in death.

Carl attended Armstrong High School and was very active in the FFA. His passion for animals and farming continued throughout...

Jan 12, 2021

Danville - Robert (Bob) J. Koch, 94, of Danville passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on September 19, 1926 in Danville, IL, the son of Clarence and Wilma (Makemson) Koch. He married Mary Lou Gordon on May 8, 1947 in Danville, IL and they celebrated nearly 70...