Anita M. Ferguson

Jul 18, 2025

Anita M. Ferguson, 66, of St. Joseph, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 26, 1958, the daughter of L.Z. and Lamonne Reece.

Anita was a devoted mother and grandmother, known for her deep love for her family. She cherished her daughters and found immense happiness...

Christine Holmes

Jul 18, 2025

Christine Ann Holmes (Young), age 73, passed away in Covington, IN on July 18th, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer beginning in 2017. Born on August 12, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Christine lived a life filled with connection, joy, and dedication to those around her.

She grew up in Indiana and attended Covington Community High School. Christine went on to...

Freeman "Flip" Newell

Jul 18, 2025

Freeman “Flip” Newell, 80, of Cayuga, Indiana, passed away at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Thursday, July 18, 2025. Flip was born on May 15, 1945, in Clinton, Indiana, the son of Hartsel and Serena (Dickerson) Newell. Flip married the love of his life, Reva Webb, on June 5, 1965. They enjoyed over sixty years together.

Flip was preceded...

Val Jean Loewenstein

Jul 17, 2025

Val Jean Loewenstein August 6, 1952 - July 17, 2025

Val was born in Kearney, Nebraska, daughter of Shirley (Noe) and Virgil Loewenstein.

The family moved to Illinois when Val was 12. She attended school in Danville.

Val was a mother to two boys, Buddy Pryor (Sherry) and Shawn Loewenstein.

Val was preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings.

She is survived by...

Betty Brainerd

Jul 17, 2025

Betty Brainerd, a cherished member of her community, passed away on July 17, 2025, just days shy of her 89th birthday. Born on July 21, 1936, she dedicated her life to education, having taught at White Heath Elementary School for the majority of her teaching career. 

Beyond her career, Betty was involved in her community. She was a member of the...

Paul D. Dunham

Jul 16, 2025

Paul D. Dunham, 77, of Perrysville passed away on July 16, 2025, at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 3, 1947, in Clinton, Indiana to the late Glenn and Genevieve Kell Dunham.

Paul attended North Vermillion High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was in every...

Steve R. Cundiff

Jul 14, 2025

Steve R. Cundiff, 61, of Indianola, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman. He was born on September 12, 1963 in Paris, Illinois to the late James and Gladys Cundiff. After James’s unexpected passing while Steve was still just a boy, his stepfather, Harold, played a tremendous role in his upbringing. It was Harold,...

Martha A. Paine

Jul 14, 2025

Martha A. Paine, of Westville, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living facility in Chrisman. She was born the youngest of 10 children to the late Mary and Bert Palfi on July 10, 1927 in Danville, Illinois.

Martha spent nearly 30 years working at the Peterson Aerosol Factory. She convinced a few of her sisters to work...

Sharon Kaye Huffman

Jul 14, 2025

Sharon Kaye Huffman, 82, of Danville, IL passed away at 7:00 AM on July 14, 2025 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL.

Sharon was born on August 2, 1942 in Danville, IL the daughter of Orville and Willinore (Shutt) Hamilton. She was formerly married to Charles O’Neal and Joe Huffman and later spent over 21 years with the love...