Vickie C. Danner

Danville – Vickie C. Danner, 78, of Rossville, IL, passed away at 11:54 AM on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on November 1, 1947, in Danville to Doyle and Rebecca (Beckley) Shepherd. She married Gary L. Danner on October 3, 1975, in Rossville. He survives.

Also surviving are her two daughters, Marta (Bobby) Pierce of Hoopeston and Shelley (Robert) Fitzgerald of Homer; four grandchildren, Ethan (Caitlin) Pierce, Evan Pierce, Ryan Fitzgerald, and Maddie Fitzgerald; a great grandchild, Wren Pierce; and one brother, Preston Doyne (Kristin) Shepherd.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

After graduating high school, Vickie began her career at City National before moving on to Pamida in Hoopeston followed by State Farm Insurance from where she retired. In her free time, she enjoyed going on walks and spending time with her beloved cat, Mister. Most of all, Vickie loved spending time with her grandkids and family who will miss her dearly.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Vickie Danner will be held at 1 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834 has been entrusted with cremation arrangements. Memorials in her name may be made to the Hoopeston Animal Rescue Team (HART), 901 W. Main St., Hoopeston, IL, 60942.

Please join Vickie’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.