Nancy Benson
Apr 21, 2025
Nancy Jane Benson, a journalist, educator, and world traveler, died Monday (April 21, 2025) of cancer at her home in Champaign.
Her 40-yr career in journalism began in 1975 at radio stations WATS/WAVR in Sayre, PA. After a year in Sayre, she spent eight years at radio and television stations in North Dakota. In 1986, she joined WMAQ radio in Chicago,...
Richard "Rick" Scott Kesler
Apr 21, 2025
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Richard “Rick” Scott Kesler, passed away at the age of 64.
Rick was born on August 31, 1960, in Morton, IL, to Richard and Evelyn (Kiger) Kesler. He graduated from Urbana High School and attended the University of Illinois where he earned BS degrees in Agriculture Science and Agricultural Engineering. He would go on to work...
Emma Atkinson
Apr 20, 2025
Emma Atkinson, 94, born on June 15, 1930, in Juan Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Emma’s life was a tapestry woven with hard work, dedication, and a profound love for her family and community.
Emma began her professional journey at General Electric, where she served as a fabricator welder...
Robert Delmotte
Apr 19, 2025
Robert Delmotte, a dedicated educator and beloved community leader, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Goldwater Care Nursing Home, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 18, 1941, in Danville, Illinois, to Arthur and Mildred (Fowler) Delmotte. He married the love of his life, Norma "Jeannie" Ellis on June 10, 1961, and they...
Ronald Bond
Apr 19, 2025
Ronald Bond, 50, of Westville, Illinois, passed away at his home on Saturday April 19, 2025. Ronnie was born the son of Charles Bond, and Edith McCoy in Danville, Illinois, May 25, 1974.
Ronnie leaves behind his parents, Stepmother Nancy Bond, two brothers, Bradley and Alex (Nicole) Bond, two sisters Shelly (Cory) Skinner and LeeAnna (Drew) Mullins, one niece and two...
James "Jim" Roderick
Apr 18, 2025
State Line, IN – James “Jim” A. Roderick, 90, of State Line, IN passed away at 3:41 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Waters of Covington. He was born July 9, 1934 in Danville, IL to Alfred “Doc” and Alice (Clapp) Roderick. He married Audrey J. Talbert on January 7, 1960. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Duane...
Emily Ann (Siemens) Combs
Apr 17, 2025
Emily Ann Siemens Combs passed away at her home in Champaign, Illinois on April 17, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born at home in Hooker, Oklahoma on June 16, 1929, to loving parents, Herman Bennie Siemens and Anna Daisy Suderman Siemens. Later, she welcomed her two younger brothers, Bennie James Siemens and Donald Gene Siemens.
She grew up...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Calvin
Apr 17, 2025
Danville - Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue Calvin, 86, of Danville, passed away at 8:59 AM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Accolade of Danville. She was born May 26, 1938, in Decatur, IL to Fredrick and Mary (Meeker) Cunningham.
Jackie’s love and light will continue to shine through her devoted sons, Joe (Linda) Calvin of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Scott (Richelle) Calvin of...
Mary Buck
Apr 17, 2025
Mary Lucinda Buck left this world to be with her heavenly father at 1:45 p.m. Thursday (April 17, 2025). Mary was born on Dec. 23, 1961. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leo and Lucinda (Early) Buck and Walter and Mary Catherine (Trapp) Decker; father, Raymond Buck; infant sister, Kathleen Ann Buck; infant brother, Brian Eli Buck;...
Evelyn (Ambrose) Kiel
Apr 16, 2025
Evelyn Teresa Kiel, 96, of Rantoul passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford. Evelyn was born Sept. 18, 1928, in Agawam, Mass., to Robert and Mabel Ambrose. She attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass. Later, she attended the Charles F. Gaugh School of Business. She married Harry...