Oct 10, 2023

Bismarck Patricia "Pat" J. Graves, 88, of Bismarck, passed away at 5:12 PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on February 1, 1935 in Danville to Henry W. and Beulah M (Withiam) Cook. She married Leon Graves on June 17, 1978. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by three daughters,...

Oct 10, 2023

Catlin Sydney "Sam" G. Edwards, 86, of Catlin, passed away at 7:20 PM on October 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 11, 1937 in Soso, MS to Sidney E. and Hilanese (Musgrove) Edwards. He married Janice M. Neal on January 7, 1983 in Danville, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are six children, Leonard...

Oct 10, 2023

Judy Ashton Ferrell of Meridian, ID, formerly of Covington, IN died on October 10, 2023, at the age of 80 in an auto accident near Rastovaca, Croatia while traveling with family. Daughter of the late Jerrell Simmons and Opal Dougan Simmons, Judy was born January 24, 1943, in Indianapolis, IN and graduated Plainfield High School in 1961. Judy graduated...

Oct 10, 2023

Charles Andrew Zimmerman Sr, 86, of Bismarck passed away at his home on October 10, 2023 at 4:38 PM.

Charles was born on October 1, 1937 the son of Arthur and Margaret (Bowers) Zimmerman in Danville, IL. He married Sandra Davis on December 4, 1998 in Bismarck, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his wife,...

Oct 9, 2023

Erwin ‘Erv’ Osterbur, 92, moved on to his forever home on Monday (Oct. 9, 2023). Erwin was born on May 10, 1931, to John Osterbur and Catherine (Huls) Osterbur in Royal. Erwin was the youngest of seven children. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Royal and graduated from Ogden High School, 1949. He attended Wartburg...

Oct 8, 2023

LouAnn (Lou) Marie Myers was called to Heaven on Sunday, October 8, 2023in Danville, IL. LouAnn was born on February 20th 1961 in Danville, Illinois.

She is survived by her ex-husband Danny Myers as well as a daughter Jodi (Ben Wright) Kleiner of Danville, IL and a son Daniel Myers of Salem, IN. She is also survived...

Oct 7, 2023

Bismarck John L. Pendleton, 70 of Bismarck, IL passed away at his home, with his loving wife and beautiful granddaughter, Miya, by his side on October 7, 2023.

John was born November 21, 1952 in Hazelhurst, MS the son of Wilbert and Lillie B. (Stringer) Pendleton. He married Judy Evans on January 2, 2004 in Danville and...

Oct 6, 2023

William "Bill" Woodard, Jr., 63, lifelong resident of Cayuga passed away on October 6, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 28, 1960 in Danville to parents Sandra and William Woodard, Sr. They preceded him.

Bill attended and graduated from North Vermilion High before pursuing his bachelors degree in special education....

Oct 6, 2023

Jacob Colburn Wright, 31, of Danville, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones at 8:24 pm on October 6, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Jacob was born on September 18, 1992 the son of Gregory Warren and Nina Sue (Gerbsch) Wright in Danville, IL.

Jacob is survived by his...

Oct 6, 2023

Thelma Pauline Sanders Merchant, 83, of Rantoul passed away at Newman Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Newman, on Friday (Oct. 7, 2023). She was born Jan. 13, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas, to Walker and Rosalie (Swain) Sanders. She married Merle Merchant on June 29, 1956, in San Antonio. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2023. Also...