Ann Ellis
Sep 14, 2025
Ann Elizabeth (Woodrow) Ellis, 85, of Covington, IN, a good and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2025, passing away in the Memory Care at Fountain Springs Assisted Living Facility in Covington, IN.
Ann was born in Danville, IL, on February 17, 1940 to Glen and Mary Woodrow. She graduated...
Marie Minniear
Sep 12, 2025
Marie Minniear, born on March 20, 1926, in Gifford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her beloved hometown on September 12, 2025. A spirited and feisty individual, Marie touched the lives of all who knew her with her vivacious personality.
Marie is survived by her children: Darrell (Joyce) Minniear, Chuck Minniear, Cindy (Charles) Schlatter, and Gaile (Gary) Bradford. Her legacy continues through...
Oscar Leroy Powell
Sep 9, 2025
Oscar Leroy Powell 86 of Danville IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 9, 2025. Born in Danville, IL on January 4, 1939 to Ary May Acree Powell and Palmer Isaac Powell. He was married to the love of his life Catherine Viola Powell.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, his wife Catherine Powell, mother-in-law Mildred Henry, brothers Floyd...
Wayne A. Wait
Sep 6, 2025
Wayne A. Wait, 68, of Georgetown passed away on September 6, 2025, at OSF Hospital in Danville. He was born on July 27, 1957, in Danville, Illinois to Bob and Carolyn {Boswell} Wait. His father has preceded him. He attended North Vermillion High School growing up.
Wayne’s career spanned over two decades with the Georgetown Police Department, where he left an...
Shirley Huls
Sep 6, 2025
Shirley Huls, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Pontiac, Illinois. Born on September 21, 1951, in Champaign, Illinois, Shirley's life was marked by her kind spirit and warm smile.
Shirley was involved in the Futures Unlimited Inc. Program and was a resident at Mosaic Independent Living in Pontiac, IL.
Shirley leaves behind her sister,...
James T. Schmelzle
Sep 5, 2025
James T. Schmelzle (Jim), 73, of Rantoul, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on April 23, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of William and Doris Schmelzle.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Anne M. Schmelzle, daughter, Valerie (Jeremy) Paceley, and grandchildren, Stephen, Madison, and Logan Paceley.
He is...
Kenneth "Rico" J. Rakausky
Sep 5, 2025
Kenneth “Rico” J. Rakausky, lifelong resident of Westville, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital on September 5, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born on December 22, 1949 in Danville, Illinois to the late Josephine and Stanley Rakausky, Sr. He attended Westville High School and graduated alongside the Class of ’69. Following high school, Kenneth enlisted in the...
Naomi Clarene Myers
Sep 4, 2025
Naomi Clarene Myers, 85, of Chrisman, Illinois, passed away at The Waters of Covington on September 4, 2025. Clarene was born June 16, 1940, in Metcalf, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence E and Dorothy (Low) Tingley. She married Raymond R Myers on September 22, 1972, in Chrisman, Illinois, he preceded her in death on February 22, 2020.
Clarene is survived by...
Vickie K. Vandiver
Sep 3, 2025
Danville – Vickie Kay Vandiver, 64, of Danville passed away at 9:28 AM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born September 23, 1960 in Danville to Thomas and China (Allen) Vandiver.
She is survived by three daughters, Amber (Chris) Balla of Bismarck, Kristi Brewington of Murfreesboro, TN, and Desiree (Donnie) Clodfelter...
Donald Winkler
Sep 3, 2025
Donald Winkler, born on January 29, 1945, in Danville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2025. He was a devoted family man whose life revolved around the love and support of those closest to him.
Throughout his career, Donald worked at several esteemed organizations, including ATI, Wind Tech Core Lube, Wyman Gordon, and he also served as...