Oct 17, 2024

Ruth Ellen West Weistart, 81, died on October 17, 2024 at Duke Regional Hospital with her eldest daughter, Lisa, by her side. She was born on March 22, 1943 in Kankakee, Illinois to Everett R. E. West and Marjory West. Despite first meeting her father, Ernie, almost two years after her birth due to his World War II service, Ruthie/Ruth...

Oct 17, 2024

Sandra Sue (Green) Edwards, 78, of Wataga, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.

She was born on July 20, 1946, daughter of the late William and Quaita (Dossey) Green.

Survivors include her sons: Brad (Donna) Edwards and Aaron (Ashley) Edwards; special niece: Michelle (Shane) Wilson; her...

Oct 16, 2024

Michelle Lynn (Cheek) Tatar, also known as Glam Gram, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home, in the arms of her hero and husband, Jason Tatar.

Originally from Rantoul, Michelle and family moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her second love, the mouse with the big ears. Jason and Michelle were married...

Oct 16, 2024

Edith Chambers, 77, of Dana went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2024 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She was born March 17, 1947 in Danville, Illinois to the late David and Betty Mariage.

Edith leaves behind her husband Norman Chambers, her son Aaron Clark, and her daughter Brenda...

Oct 15, 2024

Ryan L. “Whiteboy” White, 63, of Tremont, formerly of Fisher passed away on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born April 6, 1961, in Clinton, a son of Bill and Edith (Coffin) White. He is survived by three children, Sean White of Champaign, Ashley (Brandon) Bryant of Monticello and Jason White...

Oct 15, 2024

Stanley Melecosky, 75, of Westville, IL, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, laughter, and love. Born and raised in Westville, Stan was a devout Catholic, deeply committed to his religious faith and proud of his Lithuanian heritage. Stan had a knack for bringing smiles to everyone he met, often introducing himself with a laugh as "Stosh...

Oct 14, 2024

Annabell “Ann” G. Jinkins-Auter, 93, of Danville went to meet her Savior on October 14, 2024, she was at home.

Ann was born in Burt, MI on April 18, 1931, the daughter of Nellie and Benjamin Jinkins. She married Neuman Auter January 1, 1955 and they were blessed with 58 years of marriage.

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Oct 11, 2024

Russell “Russ” F. McMillan, Jr, 76 of Westville, IL passed away at 10:44 PM on October 11, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Russ was born on August 4, 1948 the son of Russell F. and Thelma Jane (Osborne) McMillan, Sr in Cincinnati, OH. He married Lutitia “Tish” F. Wells in Danville, IL...

Oct 11, 2024

Jack S. Barnes Jr., 69, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at IU Health in Bloomington, Indiana, with his family by his side.

Jack was born on April 29, 1955, in Danville, Illinois. He was the son of Jack S. Barnes Sr., and Ramonda (Nicoson) Barnes.

Survivors...

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Louise Gannaway, 88, of Champaign, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Carle Hospital.

She was born on May 24, 1936 in Champaign to Berl and Dorothy (Brewer) Wilson. She married James (Turp) Gannaway on December 14, 1957. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings,...