Linda Sue Scott

Aug 3, 2026

Linda Sue Scott, 76, of Danville, Illinois passed away on Monday August 3, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Linda was born on June 22, 1950, in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Thomas) Kenny Jr. Linda later married Randy Scott on March 15, 1991, he survives.

Linda leaves behind her children; Matt Rice, Maggie Rice, Mandy (Theodor...

Joseph L. McCormick

Jul 31, 2026

Joseph “Joe” “Jolly” Leland McCormick, 84, of Paxton, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 22, 1942, the son of Harold and Alice (Burley) McCormick.

Joe is survived by his significant other, Gayle Cremeens; children, Daniel Lee McCormick, Joseph “Little Joe” McCormick, Kari McCormick; grandchildren, Haylee McCormick, Brittany...

Douglas A. Nelson

Jul 30, 2026

Douglas A. “Doug” Nelson, 72, of Urbana, formerly of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, unexpectedly, but surrounded by his wife and children.

Doug was born in Rock Island to Kenneth & Barbara Nelson and lived most of his life in 3 homes, all less than a mile apart from each other. He met Marcia Luse at...

Shirley Ann Thompson

Jul 29, 2026

Shirley Ann Thompson (née Larsen) passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Danville, Illinois, the city where she was born on December 1, 1938. Her life, defined by steadfast commitment to her family, faith, and community, left an enduring impact on all who knew her.

A lifelong resident of Georgetown, Shirley’s roots ran deep in her hometown. She was a...

Vernon DuFrain

Jul 28, 2026

Vernon DuFrain, born on December 30, 1926, in Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Savoy at the age of 99. Vernon's life was marked by quiet strength, enduring faith, and a deep sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.

From his earliest days, Vernon demonstrated a zest for life and a remarkable capacity...

Eleanor M. Hodgeman

Jul 27, 2026

Eleanor M. Hodgeman, 96, formerly of Bourbonnais and Danville, Ill., passed away on July 27, 2026 at Aperion Care in Demotte, Ind. Eleanor was born March 9, 1930 in West Frankfort, Ill., the daughter of the late John & Anna {Fulton} Zanter. She married James T. Hodgeman on Dec. 25, 1947 in West Frankfort. He passed away May 31, 2002....

Linda VanRoosendaal

Jul 26, 2026



Linda VanRoosendaal, 85 of Champaign died on July 26, 2026 in Crown Point, IN. She was born on November 12, 1940 in Arcola, the daughter of John and Thelma Connor.

She graduated from Arcola High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois. She completed her doctorate in education at Northern Illinois University...

Joan M. Beagle

Jul 26, 2026

Danville - Joan M. Beagle, 79, of Danville, passed away July 26th, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. She was born Oct 1, 1946, in Kankakee, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Kruger) Storch. She was married to Charles R. Beagle, August 13th, 1966. He preceded her in death on December 17th, 2012. Joan is survived by her daughter,...

(Mary) Ann Harris

Jul 25, 2026

(Mary) Ann Harris, 91, of Danville, IL, passed away on July 25, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn, Danville, IL.

Ann was born on May 21, 1935, the daughter of Clifford and Eva (Schnebly) Root, in Worden, Arkansas. She married Mackie G. Harris on November 25, 1954, in San Francisco. Mack preceded her in death on July 26, 2018.

Survivors include her daughters; Peggy...

Gregory Warren Wright

Jul 24, 2026

Covington, IN - Gregory Warren Wright, 57, of Covington, Ind., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones on July 24, 2026, at his home.Greg was born on January 25, 1969, the son of Robert Wright and Bonnie (Orr) Wright, in Danville, IL.Greg is survived by his son, Brennan Wright (significant other, Addie Walters), his life partner and fiercest...