Dec 25, 2023

Carolyn S. Carter 83, of Champaign, IL. passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Urbana, Il. She was born on December 16, 1940, in Danville, IL. the daughter of Gordon and Alta (Jones) Carter.

She is survived by her sisters, Connie Carter and Celia Hitzeroth (Carter). She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers,...

Dec 25, 2023

Tyler Flynn, 34, of Dewey, IL was called home unexpectedly on Dec. 25, 2023. He was born July 10, 1989, in Urbana, a son of Mark and Mary (Cargo) Flynn. He married Viri Lopez on Nov. 2, 2019, in Dewey. She survives. Also surviving are three children, Audria, Evelyn and Oliver, all at home in Dewey; his mother, Mary...

Dec 25, 2023

Charles “Dick” Pechin, 83, of Rantoul passed away on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at Gibson Annex, Gibson City. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove, Rantoul. He was born Oct. 9, 1940, in Lafayette, Ind., a son of Robert Eugene and Marybelle (Fairchild) Pechin. He...

Dec 23, 2023

Judith Sawyer 83, of Georgetown passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville with her family by her side. Judy was born January 7, 1940, in Georgetown, the daughter of Joseph and Thelma (Cook) Drotos Jr. Judy married the love of her life Cliff Sawyer on October 4, 1959. Cliff survives.

Dec 22, 2023

Danville Barbara Ann Waclaw, 94, of Danville passed away at 3:25 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2023 at her home. She was born April 7, 1929 in Danville to William and Gladys L. (Wyatt) Silverman. Barbara grew up in Danville, IL where she lived most of her life. For 10 years, she lived on a beautiful piece of land...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" D. Yecny, 90, of Champaign passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born in Fresno, CA on May 27, 1933, the son of James and Gertrude Yecny. On September 20, 1958, Bob married Joan Miner and they spent 63 years together before her passing on March 13, 2022.

Bob is survived by his...

Dec 21, 2023

Muncie, IL. Tonia L. Farnum, 63, of Muncie, IL., passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home.

She was born April 27, 1960, in Danville, IL., daughter of the late George and Jaunita (Bell) Brooks.

She is survived by her children: Corey (Carol) Brooks of St. Joe, IL, Kevin Farnum (Rachel) of Geneseo,...

Dec 21, 2023

Catlin, IL. Mona Lynn Krankavitch, 63, of Catlin, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 10, 1960, in Danville, Illinois, daughter of the late Max and Zealie (Lourdeau) Baker.

She married Richard "Rick" Krankavitch on June 28, 1980, in Westville, Illinois and he survives.

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Dec 20, 2023

Randall S. Hepburn (Burnie), 69, of Georgetown passed away on December 20, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. He was born on December 3, 1954 in Danville to parents Carl and Geneva Hepburn.

He attended Georgetown High School and graduated with the Class of 1973. He began his career as a brick mason first working for his...

Dec 20, 2023

Richard E. Lewis, Jr. of Cayuga passed away on December 20, 2023 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Clinton on October 9, 1959 to parents Helen and Richard Lewis, Sr. Rick attended North Vermillion High School and graduated with the Class of 78.

Known to many in the community as "Uncle Rick", Richard...