Viki L. Hawley
Apr 3, 2025
Viki L. Hawley, of Urbana, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 2, 1950, Viki devoted her life not only to her family but also to her community, serving as a University of Illinois police officer for 27 years. Her commitment to law enforcement was paralleled only by her unwavering dedication to those...
Jack L. Baird
Apr 3, 2025
Jack Baird, 90, of Indianola, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home with family by his side.
Jack was born on March 7, 1935, the son of Orval and Irene (Minnick) Baird.
He married Mary McDaniel on August 26, 1961. Mary preceded him in death on June 12, 2020.
Jack is survived by two sons: Jim Baird of Indianola and Chuck...
Willard Dale Thornton
Apr 3, 2025
Willard Dale Thornton, born on May 24, 1954, in Danville, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Danville, Illinois. He dedicated 42 years of his life to housekeeping at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville, embodying a work ethic matched only by his remarkable kindness. Willard was known for having the biggest heart; nobody was ever a stranger to him.
Among...
Robert "Bob" David Link Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" David Link Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Alvin, Illinois, on April 2, 2025, with his beloved wife, Tish Link, by his side. Born on February 20, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, Bob graced this world for a remarkable 68 years, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, passion, and familial love.
Bob dedicated twenty years of his...
Milton Bryant
Apr 2, 2025
Milton Bryant, 87, of Danville passed away on April 2, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. He was born on January 12, 1938, to the late Raymond and Estella Bryant in State Line, Indiana, where he and his siblings were raised.
Milton had a long and varied career, working at several printing presses that included Interstate, Eureka,...
Jeffery Charles Yerem
Apr 1, 2025
Jeffery Charles Yerem, born on September 23, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Jeffery enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, and listening to 1970s music. Jeffery was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and NASCAR.
He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Ryan) Robinson, his granddaughter Syndey Rae Robinson, and the mother of his...
Christopher D. Decker
Apr 1, 2025
Christopher D. Decker, 65, of Mahomet, passed away on April 1, 2025. Chris was born on June 27, 1959, in Gibson City, the son of Terry Warren and Sharon May (Finis) Decker.
For many years, Chris proudly served as a police officer in Gibson City, where he became a trusted figure in the local community. His commitment to public service was...
F. Bruce Spires
Apr 1, 2025
Bruce Spires, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Covington on April 1, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 24, 1956 to the late Paul and Norma Spires.
Bruce dedicated 42 years of his life to working at Quaker Oats in Danville before retiring in 2018. A passionate Harley rider, he cherished the freedom of the...
Kendall Lawrence Sams
Mar 29, 2025
Kendall Lawrence Sams, 40, of Perrysville, Indiana, US, passed unexpectedly at 12:01 p.m. on Saturday March 29, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was visited by friends and family during a short hospital stay and was surrounded by family when he passed peacefully.
He was born in Danville, Illinois on October 7, 1984 to David L. Sams...
Marilyn Krummel
Mar 28, 2025
Marilyn Krummel died quietly in her sleep, in the early hours of March 28, at her home in Urbana.
She was born on January 11, 1931, to Howard and Gertrude Van Diest Frederick, and educated in Iowa and at the University of Michigan, where her last elective for her Master’s degree was an opera history class taught by Don Krummel. After...