Jan 6, 2024

Rudolph George DesChamps, 86, of Mahomet, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on January 6, 2024.

Rudy was born in Oak Park, Illinois on his fathers birthday, August 14, 1937, to Rudolph and Ann DesChamps. He married the love of his life, Marie Lucille Fucciolo April 20, 1963. Their love surpassed all others for...

Jan 5, 2024

Nora Lynn Reynolds, 65, of Danville passed away on January 5, 2024 at Ascension St Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. She was born on April 23, 1958 in Danville to parents Opal and Charles Cappello. She attended Washington School and graduated with the Danville Class of 1979.

Nora married the love of her life Paul Reynolds and the...

Jan 5, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Marianna Wolters, of Rantoul passed away peacefully in her loving home on Friday, January 5th.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 12, at American Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Rantoul, with burial in Eden Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10am, with the Funeral service to be held at 11am....

Jan 4, 2024

Oakwood Barry Russell Grimm, Sr., 61, of Oakwood passed away at 2:03 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born June 8, 1962 in Danville to James Russell and Ruth Ellen (Myers) Grimm. He married LuAnn Mae Stitt on July 7, 2001 in Fithian. She survives.

Also surviving are six...

Jan 4, 2024

Curtis "Max" Watkins, 71, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born in Champaign on March 19, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, Myron and Rosemary Watkins, and his nephew, Justin Watkins.

He is survived by his sons, Andrew Watkins of San Diego, CA, and Thomas Watkins of Champaign, as well as...

Jan 2, 2024

Georgetown, IL. Brian Douglas "Doug" Howie, 65, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 25, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky son of the late Earl and Eva (Schuler) Howie

He married Renee Gebhart on March 20, 2010, in Cayuga, Indiana, and she survives.

Also surviving...

Jan 2, 2024

Stanley L. Povilaitis, 86, of Westville passed away on January 2, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born July 3, 1937 in Danville to parents Thelma and Stanley Povilaitis. They preceded him in death.

Stanley worked at General Electric Valmont for over 30 years before his retirement. Even upon "retiring", Stanley continued...

Jan 1, 2024

David Paul Hunter of Champaign passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at home with loving family members by his side.

Born October 25, 1929 in Champaign, Illinois, Dave attended Central High School in Peoria, Illinois. He obtained his bachelors degree in Agriculture from the University of Illinois, Class of 1951. As an Army ROTC student, he...

Jan 1, 2024

Timothy E. Pratt, Sr., aged 74, of Westville passed away on January 1, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Danville on April 5, 1949 to parents Helen and Earl E. Pratt. They preceded him in death.

Timothy joined the United States Army soon after high school and proudly served his country...

Jan 1, 2024

Oakwood Jerry P. Hathaway, 76, of Oakwood, passed away at 5:26 AM on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born October 14, 1947 in Danville to Frank and Vergie (Sprouls) Hathaway. He married Penny L. Combs on July 4, 2001 in Oakwood. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Heather (Justin...