Lois Mae Pearson, known by all as “Jo”, 93, most recently of Bowman Estates, Danville, IL, passed away at 1:18am on Monday, April 21, 2025, her 93rd Birthday, at Pleasant Meadows, Chrisman, IL.
Lois was born on April 21, 1932, at home in rural Georgetown, the third daughter of Ray William Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Ridge. She married Kenneth Lee Pearson...
Emma Atkinson, 94, born on June 15, 1930, in Juan Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Emma’s life was a tapestry woven with hard work, dedication, and a profound love for her family and community.
Emma began her professional journey at General Electric, where she served as a fabricator welder...
Ronald Bond, 50, of Westville, Illinois, passed away at his home on Saturday April 19, 2025. Ronnie was born the son of Charles Bond, and Edith McCoy in Danville, Illinois, May 25, 1974.
Ronnie leaves behind his parents, Stepmother Nancy Bond, two brothers, Bradley and Alex (Nicole) Bond, two sisters Shelly (Cory) Skinner and LeeAnna (Drew) Mullins, one niece and two...
Robert Delmotte, a dedicated educator and beloved community leader, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Goldwater Care Nursing Home, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 18, 1941, in Danville, Illinois, to Arthur and Mildred (Fowler) Delmotte. He married the love of his life, Norma "Jeannie" Ellis on June 10, 1961, and they...
State Line, IN – James “Jim” A. Roderick, 90, of State Line, IN passed away at 3:41 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Waters of Covington. He was born July 9, 1934 in Danville, IL to Alfred “Doc” and Alice (Clapp) Roderick. He married Audrey J. Talbert on January 7, 1960. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Duane...
Emily Ann Siemens Combs passed away at her home in Champaign, Illinois on April 17, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born at home in Hooker, Oklahoma on June 16, 1929, to loving parents, Herman Bennie Siemens and Anna Daisy Suderman Siemens. Later, she welcomed her two younger brothers, Bennie James Siemens and Donald Gene Siemens.
She grew up...
Danville - Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue Calvin, 86, of Danville, passed away at 8:59 AM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Accolade of Danville. She was born May 26, 1938, in Decatur, IL to Fredrick and Mary (Meeker) Cunningham.
Jackie’s love and light will continue to shine through her devoted sons, Joe (Linda) Calvin of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Scott (Richelle) Calvin of...
Mary Lucinda Buck left this world to be with her heavenly father at 1:45 p.m. Thursday (April 17, 2025). Mary was born on Dec. 23, 1961. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leo and Lucinda (Early) Buck and Walter and Mary Catherine (Trapp) Decker; father, Raymond Buck; infant sister, Kathleen Ann Buck; infant brother, Brian Eli Buck;...
Lynn Warren Manley passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 76. Lynn, fondly known as Bubba, was born in Danville, IL, the son of late Guy Warren Manley and late Lois (Clark) Manley. He is survived by his nieces, brother-in-law, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Manley, his sister Elizabeth Delacruz,...
Evelyn Teresa Kiel, 96, of Rantoul passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford. Evelyn was born Sept. 18, 1928, in Agawam, Mass., to Robert and Mabel Ambrose. She attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass. Later, she attended the Charles F. Gaugh School of Business. She married Harry...