William "Bill" Branham
Nov 7, 2025
William "Bill" Branham, a lifelong resident of Westville, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 82, at the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville. He was born in Danville on March 11, 1943 to the late William and Ida Gritton Branham.
Bill married the love of his life, Carolyn “Sue” Nixon, on July 7, 1962 in Bismarck, Illinois....
James Lee Chezem "Diamond Jim"
Nov 7, 2025
James Lee Chezem (Diamond Jim) 89 of Danville went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2025. Jim was born on January 4, 1936 in Edwardsville, IL the son of Max and Eva Chezem. His father moved the family to Danville when Jim was a young boy. Jim went to Collett Elementary and graduated from Danville High School. Jim...
Jared M. Tarquini
Nov 6, 2025
Danville – Jared Michael Tarquini, 42, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Danville, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1983, in Danville to Brad Tarquini and Teresa (Van Buren) Humrichous.
He is survived by his parents, Brad (Tracy) Tarquini of Danville and Teresa (Joe) Humrichous of West Lebanon, IN; two siblings, Andrea (Rob)...
Susanne Collom
Nov 6, 2025
Susanne (Neild) Collom, 90, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home in rural Georgetown. She was born November 5, 1935 to Robert and Erschel Neild, the 9th of 12 children. She married Larry Dean Collom on September 11, 1954 in Georgetown. Larry preceded her in death, March 17, 2017.
Larry and Susie had 6 children, which Susie referred to...
Sherrie E. Laird
Nov 6, 2025
Sherrie Laird, 69, of Danville, IL passed away at 12:03 AM on November 6, 2025 at her home in Danville with her family by her side.
Sherrie was born on August 28, 1956 the daughter of William and Shirley (Hansbrough) Le Doux in Danville, IL. She married William Laird on May 17, 1974 in Danville, IL and he survives.
Survivors include her...
Ronald "Ronnie" L. Minyard
Nov 5, 2025
Danville - Ronald "Ronnie" Minyard, 85, of Danville, IL, passed away on November 5th, 2025, in Gatesville, TX. He was born on May 22, 1940, to the late Luther and Pearl Minyard and lived most of his life in the Danville area. He attended Oakwood High School before serving in the Army Field Artillery, where he was stationed in Germany...
James Michael "Mike" Jaruseski
Nov 5, 2025
James Michael “Mike” Jaruseski, 69, of Danville passed away at 8:30 PM on November 5, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Mike was born on September 29, 1956 in LaSalle-Peru, IL, the oldest son of James and Helen (Current) Jaruseski.
Growing up, Mike lived in various parts of the United States before the family settled in Danville, IL. Mike graduated...
Patricia Jarvis
Nov 5, 2025
Patricia Ann (Garner) Jarvis passed from this life on Wednesday, November 5, at Goldwater Care in Danville, Illinois. She was the youngest child born to Addison Dewey and Blanche Rose (Sims) Garner on March 23, 1935. She attended Cannon Grade School and graduated from Danville High School in 1953. She loved music, and her passion for Jesus was shared with...
Carolyn M Ludington
Nov 4, 2025
Carolyn M. Ludington, 76, of Danville, IL passed away at 1:12 AM on November 4, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare in Danville, IL with her family by her side.
Carolyn was born on January 8, 1949 in Portland, IN the daughter of Harley and Betty (St John) Bishop. She married William Ludington on November 22, 1970 in Simmesport, LA and he survives.
Survivors...
Wesley Burress
Nov 4, 2025
Wesley “Wes” Burress, 76, of Catlin, Illinois passed away on November 4, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born on May 29, 1949 in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Walter and Frances {Gabehart} Burress. He attended Georgetown High School and graduated alongside the Class of 1967.
From humble beginnings as an assistant meat cutter at Danville’s former A&P...