Mary Ellen Evans
Apr 27, 2026
Mary Ellen Evans, 89, of Rantoul, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born in Loda, IL, on December 25, 1936, the daughter of Daniel and Leona Jacobs. She married Howard C. Evans on May 3, 1956, and they spent 61 wonderful years together before his passing in 2017.
Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Jeff Evans, Janelle...
Carol Ann Parker
Apr 27, 2026
Carol Ann Parker passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, at 10:20 p.m. at the Haven of Tuscola in Tuscola, Illinois. She was 82 years old.
Carol was born on December 16, 1943, in Urbana, Illinois, to John M. and Mary (Reinhart) Parker. An only child, she never lacked for family — she grew up surrounded by cousins and the Graham...
Louis "Lou" Hinkle
Apr 26, 2026
Louis “Lou” Hinkle, 73, of Danville, IL passed away at his home on April 26, 2026, at 12:44 PM with his family by his side.
Lou was born on June 12,1952 the son of Gene and Myrtle (Pichon) Hinkle in Danville, IL. He met Laurie Kegley in August 2008, and they were married January 6, 2017, in Danville, IL. She survives.
Survivors...
Dale E. Myers
Apr 25, 2026
Dale Eugene Myers passed away at 8:14 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his daughter Karen Hager's home in Round Lake Beach, IL.
Dale was born on a farm in rural Homer, IL, on May 6, 1928. He was the son of Glen Ervin Myers and Dollie Opal Hixenbaugh Myers.
He grew up on a farm, attending a rural one room...
Lewis "Bill" Cooper
Apr 24, 2026
Lewis “Bill” Cooper, born April 13, 1956, in Danville, Illinois, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Georgetown, Illinois. A proud Marine, Bill was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his loved ones and was always ready to lend a hand to friends with their projects. He especially enjoyed traveling with his family, with Tennessee being a...
Loretta Lee Cox
Apr 21, 2026
Loretta Lee (Knight) Cox, 87, of Tilton, IL passed away on April 21, 2026, at home with her family by her side.
Loretta Lee (Knight) Cox was born on July 28, 1938, in Danville, IL, the third child of Ralph and Gwendolyn Knight of Bismarck, IL. On February 14, 1958 she married Joseph Cox in Bismarck, IL.
Growing up, Loretta attended Bismarck...
Richard L. Salrin
Apr 21, 2026
Richard L. Salrin, 86, of Oakwood, IL passed away at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL on April 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM.
Richard was born on April 7, 1940 the son of Charles Russell and Ethel (Burgett) Salrin in Fairmount, IL. He married Dorothy “Sue” Thompson on February 23, 1975 in Danville, IL and she preceded him in...
Roger Dean Bowling
Apr 20, 2026
Roger Dean Bowling, born February 13, 1955, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. He was a man devoted to his family, his community, and the many interests that brought joy to his everyday life.
Roger’s life was characterized by his enduring love for the outdoors and sports. He was an avid gardener and took great pleasure in...
Elmer Christians
Apr 19, 2026
Elmer Lee Christians, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by his family at Carle Hospital.
He was born on February 6, 1934, in Rantoul Township to Ernest and Trientje (Huls) Christians. He married Violet Siewert on February 5, 1972. She preceded him in death on March 4, 1994.
Elmer is survived by daughter, Kary Phelps, St. Anne; grandchildren, Jorgi...
Bette Ann Brown
Apr 19, 2026
Bette Ann Brown (née Hill), 92, died peacefully, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Villas of Holly Brook in Danville, IL.
Bette was born October 21, 1933, the only child of Opal (Colvin) Hay. On April 6, 1952, she married Dale D. Brown in Danville, IL. They celebrated 55 years of marriage together before his death in June 2007.
Bette is survived...