Oct 4, 2019

Danville Private First Class Jack Benson Van Zandt, United States Marine Corp, was born on October 8, 1921, the third child of Blanche Marie (Youngblood) Van Zandt and George Washington Taylor Van Zandt of Danville, IL. He was killed in the Battle of Tarawa in 1943. The description of the excavation and recovery can be read at missingmarines.com ("The...

Oct 4, 2019

Danville Cheryl Lynn Cox, 61, of Danville passed away at 1:10 AM on October 4, 2019 at Danville Care Center in Danville, IL.

Cheryl was born on May 3, 1958 the daughter of Marshall and Joyce (Etchison) Cox in Danville, IL.

Cheryl is survived by her parents; Marshall and Joyce Cox of Danville, two brothers;...

Oct 4, 2019

Danville - Lois J. Wright ,93, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 4, 2019 after a progressing illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Howard D. Wright; son, H. Dan Wright; daughter, Teresa Phelps; grandson Matthew Scherrer; parents Blanche Marie (Youngblood) & George Washington Taylor VanZandt; brothers, George & Jack VanZandt; sister Aileen...

Oct 2, 2019

Edith Bates (1927-2019) passed away peacefully on October 2, 2019, in Danville, Illinois. Edith Grogan was born in Lawrence County, Illinois as the youngest of seven children . She married Fred Bates in 1947 and together they raised three children, Linda, Sue, and John. Edith enjoyed gardening, canning her famous tomatoes, playing cards, camping, boating, fishing, and spending time...

Oct 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that Patty Kelley of Georgetown has passed away on October 2, 2019. After her great battle with Ovarian cancer, she has gone to see her Savior. She was born on September 29, 1947 to Max G. and Wilma V. Wait, both deceased.

Patty was united in marriage to Michael D. Kelley and...

Oct 2, 2019

Ferdinand "Ferd" Potzer left us to join his heavenly Father on October 2, 2019 at home in the loving presence of his family.

There were three priorities in Ferds life that were his passion, and which sustained him: his love for his family and friends, his dedication to being a friend of Bill W.s since 12/06/1984, and...

Oct 2, 2019

Mahomet Rick Allen Hieser, 48, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home in Mahomet, IL. He was born on December 1, 1970 in Urbana, IL to Jerry Duane and Janet Alice (Maxwell) Hieser.

Rick is survived by his father and his brother Steven (Cindee) Hieser. He was preceded in death by his mother on...

Oct 2, 2019

James J. Hein, "JJ" died peacefully at the Carle Foundation Hospital on his 54th wedding anniversary to Patricia (Carey) October 2, 2019.

JJ was born in Danville, IL on August 9, 1935, the son of Jack (Beanie) and Mildred (Dowling) Hein. He graduated from Holy Family and Schlarman High school. He was a strong Catholic and sent...

Oct 1, 2019

Urbana Theoplus Coleman, 43 passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1976 in Chicago, IL to Leedell and Gohlie (Mae) Coleman.

Theoplus is survived by his mother; children Dazmond Ellzey, Dejarnae Coleman, and Charlize Coleman; grandchildren Damiya Roddy and Tyrone Roddy; siblings Bruce Carter, Leedell Carter, and Cordelia Coleman; best friends...

Sep 30, 2019

Charla E. Quartier, 60, of Westville, passed away at 8:36pm, Monday, September 30, 2019, at her home. She was born on September 29, 1959, the daughter of Charles and Eunice {Bossoloni} Quartier.

Charla was a teacher with the Westville School District for many years. She loved her dogs and her family. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking...