Donald R. Stevenson

Danville – Donald R. Stevenson, 87, of Danville, Illinois passed away peacefully in his home on March 15, 2025. Don was born November 20, 1937 to Veris and Enzie Lorene (Akers) Stevenson near Lawrenceville, Illinois. On September 3, 1958, he married the love of his life, Mae Yochum, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Decker, Indiana.

Don is survived by his wife, Mae, and four daughters, Terry (David) Harby, Toni (Dave) Stone, Tina (Con) Bateman, and Tammy (Brent) Wilson. His grandchildren are Kylie (Nick) Bialeschki, Stevenson (Carly) Harby, Andrew (Courtney) Harby, Lauren (Bennie) Dougherty, Jordan (Emily) Stone, Rachel (Cameron) Dillion, Michael, Katie, Bridgit, and Conley Bateman, and Destin and Caelan Wilson. His great grandchildren are Lincoln, Ellasyn, Micah, Thomas, Emmalynn, Penelope, Elizabeth, Enzie, Elayna, Conran, and Johnny. He is also survived by several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and BJ Stevenson, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws.

Don spent his entire career with State Farm Insurance with the last 29 years as an Agency Manager until his retirement in 1995. Although he enjoyed great success, Don felt his greatest accomplishment was his family. He was most proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Don was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed spending time on the golf course and would also play cards of any kind. Yet, his fondest memories were the times spent with family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Maria 1, Maria 2, Lexus, Stacy, and Patti, who took such great care of him.

Don always joked he only wanted his obituary to read, “He was pretty near perfect,” but in the eyes of his family, he was perfect.

A service to celebrate the life of Don Stevenson will be held at 12 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 901 W. Fairchild, Danville, IL 61832. Pastor Ed Stone will officiate. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM prior to the service on Saturday, also at Bethel Lutheran Church. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or Rose Feeds the Children, c/o Rose Gates, 21438 Denmark Rd., Danville, IL 61832.

Please join Don’s family in sharing memories, photos, and video of his life through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.