Dennis C. Carpenter
Sep 5, 2026
Dennis Charles Carpenter, 74, of Rantoul, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born in Eau Claire, WI, on April 7, 1952, the son of Phillip and Mary Carpenter. Dennis married Melinda Olding on May 23, 1998; she survives.
He is also survived by his children, Heather (Chris) John, Nick (Christina) Carpenter, Amanda...
John Stephen Patterson
Sep 5, 2026
John Stephen Patterson, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on May 27, 1951, John lived a life marked by service, dedication to family, and a wonderful sense of humor that brought joy to all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved life partner, Pearl Griffith; his children, Scott (Kim) Patterson...
Louis D'Urso
2026
Louis D’Urso, 78, of Mahomet, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born in 1948 and is the son of Lucius and Ida D’Urso. Louis married Teresa Specht on February 9, 1990; she survives.
He is also survived by his children, Joe D’Urso, Nick (Jennifer) D’Urso, Jack (Tahlya) D’Urso, Luke (Tessa) D’Urso, and...
Hurshel "Gene" Craig
Sep 4, 2026
Danville – Hurshel E. “Gene” Craig, 94, of Danville passed away at 8:39 AM on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. He was born on May 18, 1932, near Metcalf, IL to Thomas Hurshel and Letha Mae (Short) Craig. He married Pauline Craig on December 29, 1954, in Chrisman. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Toni (David)...
Connie Roux
Sep 3, 2026
Constance (“Connie”) Elaine Roux, née Kensicki, of Savoy, IL passed away on September 3rd, 2026, at the age of 85. Connie was born on October 27, 1940, in Rockford, IL to Henry and Jeanette Kensicki née Zielinski. Connie grew up in Dekalb, IL prior to attending the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign where she met her husband, Don. Connie and...
Brian Bukowski Sr
Sep 3, 2026
Brian Bukowski Sr. was born on September 26th, 1970 in Chicago, Indiana. He passed away September 3rd, 2026 at the OSF hospital in Danville, Il. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ella Hubner, his father Charles Bukowski, mother Hilda Hubner, sister Dawn Bukowski, his Aunt Nini and his cousin Jolie. He is survived by his brother Chuck {Shelly}...
Dr. Glenda Farmer Kaplan (Camps)
Sep 2, 2026
Dr. Glenda Farmer Kaplan Camps, 77, of Danville passed away on September 2, 2026 at Accolade Healthcare in Danville. She was born on April 6, 1949 to the late Obey and Delna {Beadner} Farmer. Born and raised in Kentucky, she came to the area after first obtaining her nursing degree and working in the mental health field for several years....
Clifford A. Hegg, Sr.
Sep 2, 2026
Clifford A. Hegg, Sr., 84, formerly of Danville, passed away on September 2, 2026, at his home in Veedersburg surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 20, 1942, in Danville to the late Ruth {Wilson} and William A. Hegg, Sr.
Known affectionately by his family as “Butch”, Cliff graduated from Danville High School and attended Danville Junior College...
Darlene Koch
Sep 1, 2026
Darlene “Kay” Downing Koch, 81, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. She was born on September 11, 1944, in El Dorado, Kansas. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and by the family who held an important place in her heart.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Evans...
Ken Potts
Sep 1, 2026
March 20,1944 – September 1, 2026
Kenneth Lawrence Potts, born March 20, 1944, in southern Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Although Kenny proudly called St. Francisville his original home, he made Rantoul his permanent home for 58 years.
A man of steady character and enduring kindness, Kenny leaves behind a legacy of hard...