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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...