Sep 3, 2023

David Samuel Houston, 65, of Rantoul, IL finished his mowing and then passed unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2023. He was born April 29, 1958 in Champaign, IL, a son of Robert Dale and Margie Louise (Martin) Houston. He is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Northrup of Urbana, IL; Bobbie (John) Bolen of Kokomo, IN, Bonnie (Gary)...

Sep 3, 2023

Jim Blaisdell, 76, passed quietly from this life to the next on September 3, 2023, at OSF HealthCare.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Marilyn (Bob) Hooker. His sister, Nancy (Ed) Durrant survives along with nieces and nephews.

Jim was a "car guy" from his early years. He loved to...

Sep 2, 2023

Janeen Coffing, 78, of Chrisman, IL, passed away at 11:59pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Paris Hospital, Paris, IL. She was born on September 10, 1944, the daughter of Kenneth and Faustine {Blakeney} Hawkins. She was married to Stephen Coffing in 1982. He survives. She is also survived by her sons, Lance (Michelle) Wonderlin and Wesley (Julie) Wonderlin; stepson,...

Sep 2, 2023

Karen L. Grubb, 78, of Danville passed away on September 2, 2023 at Gibson Area Hospital Annex in Gibson City, IL at 10:04 PM.

Karen was born on April 3, 1945 the daughter of Lyle and Betty (Bump) Winkler in Danville, IL. She married Earl "Keith" Grubb, Sr. on April 19, 1969 in Danville, IL and he...

Sep 2, 2023

Diana Marie Larsen, 76, of Oakwood passed away at her home with her family by her side on September 2, 2023 at 8:15 PM.

Diana was born on May 2, 1947 the daughter of Eldon and Illene (Smiley) Thompson in Danville, IL. She married Donald Larsen on February 12, 1966 in Danville and he survives.

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Sep 2, 2023

Amy L. Stevens, 70, passed peacefully on Sat., Sept. 2nd, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rob F., and Ruth A. Stevens. Surviving are brothers, William R., and James A. Stevens.

Amy grew up on the farm in Tolono township, and attended Unity High School, she received a B.S. in Biochemistry...

Sep 1, 2023

Eugene Alkire, 86, of Covington, passed away on September 1, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana with family by his side. Gene was born on August 19, 1937, in Warren County Indiana the son of Leonard and Grace (Gross) Alkire. Gene married the love of his life Dixie Wilson on April 5, 1959, she survives. Also surviving Gene...

Aug 30, 2023

Danville Eric B. Mowery, 68, of Danville passed away at 8:04 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home. He was born November 7, 1954 in Danville to Kenneth C. and Lotus C. (Johnson) Mowery. He married Vickie L. Nasser on July 7, 1973 in Danville. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Tracy Mowery of...

Aug 30, 2023

Richard Dale Parsons, Jr., also known to family and friends as "Red" or "Porky", was called home August 30, 2023 at 12:05 a.m. at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Centers ED in Danville.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Linda Parsons, children; Misty Parsons, Ashanti Parsons; grandkids, Philip and Josie Denny; great-nephew, Brylan Decker; nephew, Travis Decker; step-daughter...

Aug 30, 2023

Mildred L. Riggle, 98, of Danville went to be with her Lord and Savoir, with her family by her side, at 6:10 AM on August 30, 2023.

Mid was born on September 25, 1924, the daughter of Louis and Vora (Wright) Kolb in Danville, IL. She married Charles Riggle on April 27, 1947, in Danville, IL and...