Danville – William “Bill” J. Unekis, 73, of Danville, passed away at 9:15 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 20, 1952, in Danville to Michael Charles and Luella (Rhodenbaugh) Unekis. Bill married Lisa Jean Watson on November 23, 1991. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Baylee (Zach) Carter of Covington, IN; four...
Danville – Ruth Ann Earl, 86, of Danville passed away at 6:48 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born June 18, 1939, in Danville to Howard Louis and Sarah Fraulein (Nicholson) Krauel. She married Jack A. Earl on December 12, 1958, in Danville. He survives.
She is also survived by two daughters, Merrit...
Robert Lee Sinclair, 96, of Monticello, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital. He was born in Kinmundy, IL, on June 14, 1929, the son of Clyde and Mary Sinclair. On June 6, 1954, Bob married Marilyn Harris, and they spent 62 wonderful years together before her passing in 2016.
Bob is survived by his children, Laura...
Devin E. Belt, 53, of Tolono, IL, born February 8, 1972, in Champaign, IL, suddenly entered into the presence of the Lord on December 10, 2025.
Devin was a wonderful man, a devout Christian, a devoted husband to his wife, Rhonda, and a loving father to his daughter, Elizabeth, son, Raylan, and step-daughter, Laela Zook.
He is also survived by his stepmother,...
Florence Lewis, 83, a vibrant spirit and beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 8, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, IN. Born on May 21, 1942, in Hamilton, Ohio, she lived a fulfilling life, never met a stranger, and known for her infectious energy and as the life of the party. Her family was her pride and...
Bismarck – Michael W. Miller, 46, of Bismarck, passed away at 11:26 AM on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. He was born January 18, 1979, in Danville to William David and Shirley (Brewer) Miller. His mother survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Summer (Skilar) Schroeder-Miller of Fairmount; two grandchildren, Maverick Schroeder and Lilah Cramer; four siblings, Sondra Billings, Lesley...
Dien Thi Phan, 67 of Champaign, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 7th, 2025.
Dien was born on July 26, 1958, in Vietnam to her parents, Phan Binh and Phan Thi Bo.
Dien is survived by her loving husband Quang Vu, her Daughters, Thuy, and Holly, Sons, Thanh
Son, Tim, and Phong. Her grandchildren: Camden, Brendan, Carson, Everly, London,...
Danville – Norman A. Towell, 89, of Danville, passed away at 6:06 AM on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL. He was born July 5, 1936, in Danville to Robert and Virginia (Taylor) Towell. He married Carolyn Downing on May 21, 1958, in Missouri. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Jodie Towell of Danville,...
Georgetown – Marlene Fay Cornell, 85, of Georgetown, passed away at 7:30 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home. She was born April 5, 1940, in Whiting, KS, to Lee Roy and Neva (Howes) Davidson. She married Raymond H. Cornell on February 22, 1968, in Danville. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2024.
She is survived by...
Thomas F. Waddell, 88, of Danville, IL passed away at 7:44 AM on December 6, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Thomas was born on September 28, 1937 the son of Herman “Jack” and Mary (Dokey) Waddell in Danville, IL. He married Judith Laird on July 4, 1996 in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in...