Chester Roach
Jul 14, 2025
Chester Douglas Roach, known to family and friends as Doug, was a devoted husband, proud Army veteran, and founder of Roach Masonry in Urbana, Illinois. Doug was born March 16th, 1943 in Cedar Creek Township, MO to Chester and Dimple Roach. Doug served his country with honor in the U.S. Army beginning in 1960 until 1964, including time in Korea,...
John Charles Wagner
Jul 13, 2025
John Charles Wagner, 73, of Covington, IN passed away at 9:05 am on July 13, 2025 at St Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
John was born on May 10, 1952 the son of Danald and Anna Irene (Metcalf) Wagner in Danville, IL at St Elizabeth Hospital. John married Patricia Ann Long on May 31, 2008 in Covington, IN and she survives.
Survivors...
Beverly J. Pickett
Jul 13, 2025
Beverly J. Pickett, 88, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born on December 28, 1936, in Danville, Illinois to the late Frank and Opal Styer.
Throughout her career, Beverly worked various jobs, demonstrating versatility and dedication. She was most recently employed as a security guard at the Vermilion Fishing Club, which proved...
Maxine A. Harmon
Jul 12, 2025
Maxine Ann Harmon, age 86, died peacefully at Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care in Crystal Lake, IL on July 12, 2025.
Maxine was born in Danville on December 12, 1938 to Max F. Elliott and Jeannette C. (Willhoit) Elliot. A lifelong resident of Danville, Maxine graduated from Danville High School in 1957. She worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for...
Charles Roy Gates
Jul 12, 2025
Charles Roy Gates 93, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 12, 2025 at in Danville, IL.
He was born on February 16, 1932, in Decatur, IL., the son of Roy and Charlotte (Bennier) Gates and married Rose (Myszkowski) on November 30, 1956.
Charles was preceded in death by his son Charles Douglas Gates and his sister Nancy Kay Weiser and...
Robert "Bob" J. Troglia
Jul 11, 2025
Danville – Robert “Bob” J. Troglia, 83, of Danville passed away at 12:10 AM on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Danville. He was born March 31, 1942 in Danville to Paul and Katherine (Buhoueckey) Troglia.
He is survived by his two sons, Aaron (Terra) Troglia and Jacob (Lacy Greene) Troglia, both of Danville; six grandchildren, Reagan, Grace, Wesley,...
Douglas "Doug" ONeill
Jul 10, 2025
Douglas Alan ONeill, 64, of Homer passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on July 10, 2025, at 8:36 AM.
Doug, the son of Owen and Roxie (Summers) ONeill, was born on November 3, 1960, in Decatur IL. He married Nora “Cupcake” Wahl on July 4, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV and she survives.
Doug made many close friends throughout his 40+ year...
Carol Hampton Ball Hitt Salczynski
Jul 10, 2025
Carol Hampton Ball Hitt Salczynski, 98, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born June 5, 1927 in the The Plains, VA, the daughter of St. Elmo and Grace (Creel) Ball. She married Morris A. Hitt on June 29, 1946 in the The Plains, VA. He preceded her in death on July 10,...
Trace Conover
Jul 9, 2025
Trace Conover, a dedicated firefighter and EMT, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois, at the age of 30. Born on January 14, 1995, in Kankakee, Illinois, Trace's life was marked by passion, service, and an unwavering commitment to his community.
From an early age, Trace exhibited a strong sense of purpose and a drive to help others. He...
Gerald Sarver
Jul 9, 2025
Gerald W. Sarver, 87, of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2025, at OSF Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born on November 13th, 1937, in Pembroke, Virginia. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring after 27 years of service in 1984 as a Master Sergeant.
Gerald was a proud family man who loved...