Lois "JO" Pearson
Apr 21, 2025
Lois Mae Pearson, known by all as “Jo”, 93, most recently of Bowman Estates, Danville, IL, passed away at 1:18am on Monday, April 21, 2025, her 93rd Birthday, at Pleasant Meadows, Chrisman, IL.
Lois was born on April 21, 1932, at home in rural Georgetown, the third daughter of Ray William Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Ridge. She married Kenneth Lee Pearson...
Nancy Benson
Apr 21, 2025
Nancy Jane Benson, a journalist, educator, and world traveler, died Monday (April 21, 2025) of cancer at her home in Champaign.
Her 40-yr career in journalism began in 1975 at radio stations WATS/WAVR in Sayre, PA. After a year in Sayre, she spent eight years at radio and television stations in North Dakota. In 1986, she joined WMAQ radio in Chicago,...
Robert Delmotte
Apr 19, 2025
Robert Delmotte, a dedicated educator and beloved community leader, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Goldwater Care Nursing Home, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 18, 1941, in Danville, Illinois, to Arthur and Mildred (Fowler) Delmotte. He married the love of his life, Norma "Jeannie" Ellis on June 10, 1961, and they...
Ronald Bond
Apr 19, 2025
Ronald Bond, 50, of Westville, Illinois, passed away at his home on Saturday April 19, 2025. Ronnie was born the son of Charles Bond, and Edith McCoy in Danville, Illinois, May 25, 1974.
Ronnie leaves behind his parents, Stepmother Nancy Bond, two brothers, Bradley and Alex (Nicole) Bond, two sisters Shelly (Cory) Skinner and LeeAnna (Drew) Mullins, one niece and two...
James "Jim" Roderick
Apr 18, 2025
State Line, IN – James “Jim” A. Roderick, 90, of State Line, IN passed away at 3:41 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Waters of Covington. He was born July 9, 1934 in Danville, IL to Alfred “Doc” and Alice (Clapp) Roderick. He married Audrey J. Talbert on January 7, 1960. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Duane...
Emily Ann (Siemens) Combs
Apr 17, 2025
Emily Ann Siemens Combs passed away at her home in Champaign, Illinois on April 17, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born at home in Hooker, Oklahoma on June 16, 1929, to loving parents, Herman Bennie Siemens and Anna Daisy Suderman Siemens. Later, she welcomed her two younger brothers, Bennie James Siemens and Donald Gene Siemens.
She grew up...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Calvin
Apr 17, 2025
Danville - Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue Calvin, 86, of Danville, passed away at 8:59 AM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Accolade of Danville. She was born May 26, 1938, in Decatur, IL to Fredrick and Mary (Meeker) Cunningham.
Jackie’s love and light will continue to shine through her devoted sons, Joe (Linda) Calvin of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Scott (Richelle) Calvin of...
Shirley A. Gorham
Apr 16, 2025
Tilton – Shirley A. Gorham, 86, of Tilton passed away at 10:13 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at OSF Heart of Mary in Urbana. She was born March 16, 1939 in Danville to Jess and Marie Martin. She was married to Ernest M. Gorham with whom she had one son.
She is survived by her son, Ernie A. Gorham of...
Keith J. Williams
Apr 15, 2025
Danville – Keith James Williams, 57, of Danville passed away at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home. He was born April 14, 1968 in Danville to Robert and Julia (Compton) Williams.
He is survived by a brother, Willie (Steffanie) Cooper of Danville; nieces and nephews, Derek (Kayla) Anderson, Brad (Tyler) Anderson, Travis (Bryandra) Anderson, Jasmine (Austin) Taylor,...
Mildred Louise Orlea
Apr 12, 2025
Mildred “Midge” Louise Orlea, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Fountain Springs in Covington, Indiana.
She was born on November 11, 1938, in Granger, Wyoming—the daughter of Lewis “Skete” Nelson Watt and Inez Mildred (Edwards) Watt.
Midge was united in marriage to Richard Lee Orlea in Westville, Illinois, on February 20, 1960. They were married for 65 years.
She is...