Dec 1, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Russell, 86, of Danville passed away at 9:21 AM on December 1, 2024 at La Bella of Danville.

Ron was born on August 23, 1938 the son of Roy and Mary (Dick) Russell in Danville, IL. He was previously married to both Catherine Lacey and Geri (Lutz) Barney.

Survivors include his children, Eddie (Cindy) Russell of Roseville, CA, Valerie King...

Dec 1, 2024

Jim “JT” Tadlock, 63, of Rantoul, IL passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born January 1, 1962, to Glenn and Rachel (Gott) Tadlock, the first child of the year for Champaign County!  He married Joyce Hinton and they had 2 daughters, Danielle Tadlock of Mattoon, IL; Deanna...

Dec 1, 2024

 Joyce Arlene Lazzell, 93, of Tilton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born March 13, 1931, in Danville, Illinois to the late Louis and Anna (Goff).

 Joyce is Survived by her daughter Karyn Conder, grandchildren Amy (Justin) Zarn and Chad (Mandy) Alvarez, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Special caregivers Pammy Joe and Taylor. Along with her furry...

Nov 30, 2024

Bonnie Theobald, 101, of Rantoul passed away Nov. 30, 2024. Bonnie was born in Helena, Mont., to Leo and Mae Bateman on June 4, 1923. Bonnie married Robert Klos in 1941 and he was killed in action in 1944. Their daughter Roberta was born later that same year. Bonnie married Vernon Theobald in 1947. Together they had three children,...

Nov 30, 2024

On November 30, 2024, at 1:10 pm at Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign, IL our beloved son and brother Travis A James, passed this life surrounded by his family after a tragic accident.

Travis was a bright light who touched our lives with his unique perspective and unwavering love. Travis was a giving man, didn’t know a stranger, and had a heart...

Nov 28, 2024

Betty Louise Workman (1936–2024)

Betty Louise Workman, 88, of Catlin, Illinois, she went home to be with her lord on November 28, 2024.

She was born at home in Vermillion County, Indiana on August 22, 1936 to Clarence Mullins and Mary Louise Kinderman Mullins. She grew up in the rural community outside of Newport, Indiana. She graduated from Newport School before enrolling...

Nov 27, 2024

David Medrano Martinez , 67, of Rantoul, IL passed away on November 27, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL

He was born April 4, 1957 in Weslaco, TX, a son of Pablo and Herlinda (Martinez) Medrano.  He married Clara Chavez on January 23, 1978 in Houston, TX.  She survives.

Also surviving are 4 children, David...

Nov 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Dale Lyons on November 27, 2024 at the Illiana VA Medical Center in Danville, IL., following complications with PLS. Steve was born in Danville, IL., on Dec. 9, 1952 to the late Harry and Betty (Lister) Lyons. 

Steve attended Danville High School and after graduating, enlisted in the US...

Nov 26, 2024

Rod Partridge, 62, of Urbana passed away Tuesday (Nov. 26, 2024) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born March 27, 1962, in Bloomington, a son of Dean and Norma (Ehlers) Partridge. He is survived by his wife, Dona Dalton-Partridge of Urbana; two daughters, Michelle McReynolds of Champaign and Keri Partridge of Urbana; a brother, Dean; two sisters, Kim...

Nov 26, 2024

Rebecca A Sheppard passed away peacefully at home in Danville on November 26, 2024.

She was born on December 22, 1946, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the daughter of Stafford E. & Ruth Mathews Davis, both deceased.

She married James K. Sheppard on August 9, 1970, in Peebles, Ohio.

 She attended Johnson Bible College (now University) in Tennessee and loved the Lord and her family....