Matthew Charles Cardinale
Sep 29, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – Matthew Charles Cardinale (“Matthew Charles”), 44, passed away at his home, after a four-year health struggle.
Matthew Charles was an effective advocate for progressive social change. He drafted some twenty-one ordinances or resolutions that are now law in the City of Atlanta, including laws for affordable housing, criminal justice reform, disability rights, public comment and public participation, community...
Phillip Hughes
Sep 29, 2025
Phillip Joe Hughes, a cherished member of the Covington, Indiana community, passed away on September 29, 2025, at The Waters of Covington, leaving behind a legacy of love and accomplishments. Born on June 21, 1938, in Danville, Phil dedicated much of his professional life as an Engineer Technician for TeePak, where he brought both expertise and dedication to his craft.
Phil...
Starla Joy Wright
Sep 26, 2025
Starla Joy Wright, 74, of Danville, IL passed away at 5:50 PM on September 26, 2025 at her home in Danville, IL.
Starla was born on November 12, 1950 the daughter of William and Margaret (Nance) Pentecost in Danville, IL. She married Thomas Wright on May 23, 1970 in Danville, IL and he survives.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Wright of Danville,...
Tabatha Helm
Sep 25, 2025
Tabatha Helm, 56, of White Heath, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 17, 1969, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Tabatha lived a life full of purpose, compassion, and devotion to others. She graduated from Goffstown High School, earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire, and went...
Mona D. Lemler
Sep 25, 2025
Armstrong, IL – Mona Diane Lemler, 85, of Armstrong, passed away September 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mona was born on March 6, 1940 to Joseph and Marjorie (Wolfe) Silveus in Warsaw, IN. Both parents preceded her in death. On July 3, 1962, she married George Lemler and they were happily married...
Patricia Jo Anne McDaniel
Sep 24, 2025
Patti Jo McDaniel, 89, of Olivet passed away on September 24, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Patti was born (Patricia Jo Anne Patchett) on July 9, 1936, she is the daughter of Lynn and Wilma Patchett, both of Sidell, IL. Patti married the love of her life, Donald McDaniel, on August 13, 1954. Don and Patti shared the...
Cynthia Copeland
Sep 24, 2025
Cynthia L. Copeland (Hortin), 72, of St. Joseph, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Cindy was born on March 8, 1953, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She dedicated 35 years of her life to serving others as a Patient Service Representative at Carle Clinic, where her warmth and compassion touched countless lives. She is...
Vernon "Butch" Kemplin
Sep 23, 2025
Mansfield - Vernon "Butch" Kemplin (93) was born in 1931 on Christmas Day and passed peacefully on September 23rd. A self-taught golfer had two holes in one at Woodlawn Country Club. He was a Navy man right out of high school and retired from the Post Office as a rural mail carrier. Butch was known to hum, sing, and whistle...
Jeremiah Mason Thayer
Sep 22, 2025
Jeremiah Mason Thayer, 37 of Danville, Illinois passed away September 22, 2025 from a tragic car accident. Jeremiah was born December 29, 1987 in Brandon, Florida, the son of David Thayer Sr and Diana Loschen.
Jeremiah is survived by his daughter Harmony Thayer, mother Diana Loschen, father David(Sandy) Thayer, sisters Melissa(Adam)Wood, Melanie Dodgen, Melisa(Felix) Moreno, brothers James(Alyse) Pivacek, and Joshua(Sarah)Loschen, maternal...
Milton Kelly
Sep 22, 2025
FISHER, IL – Milton Dow Kelly, 76, of Fisher, IL passed away unexpectedly on the evening of September 22, 2025.
Milt was born in Champaign, IL, son of the late Floyd and Iva Kelly and younger brother of Mike. He lived in Fisher nearly his whole life, initially with his parents on S. Second Street and eventually on Randolph St., where...