Roger Alan Lange
Apr 22, 2025
Roger Alan Lange, 48, a loving father, son, brother and friend to everyone he met, passed away Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL.
Roger was born November 7th, 1976, in Princeton, IL, to Glen Lange and Carol Lange (Swearingen). Roger would go on to meet Vicky Allison (Boaz) in 2000, the love of his life who...
Raymond "Dale" Fitzpatrick
Apr 22, 2025
Raymond Fitzpatrick, better known to friends and family as Dale, passed away unexpectedly at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, FL at the age of 85. Dale was born in Pawnee County, Oklahoma to Arnold and Nellie (Fuss) Fitzpatrick. Dale attended the Quay School in his county with eight other students. His early years consisted of helping with the family farm...
Nancy Benson
Apr 21, 2025
Nancy Jane Benson, a journalist, educator, and world traveler, died Monday (April 21, 2025) of cancer at her home in Champaign.
Her 40-yr career in journalism began in 1975 at radio stations WATS/WAVR in Sayre, PA. After a year in Sayre, she spent eight years at radio and television stations in North Dakota. In 1986, she joined WMAQ radio in Chicago,...
Lois "JO" Pearson
Apr 21, 2025
Lois Mae Pearson, known by all as “Jo”, 93, most recently of Bowman Estates, Danville, IL, passed away at 1:18am on Monday, April 21, 2025, her 93rd Birthday, at Pleasant Meadows, Chrisman, IL.
Lois was born on April 21, 1932, at home in rural Georgetown, the third daughter of Ray William Whitaker and Dorothy Mae Ridge. She married Kenneth Lee Pearson...
Richard "Rick" Scott Kesler
Apr 21, 2025
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Richard “Rick” Scott Kesler, passed away at the age of 64.
Rick was born on August 31, 1960, in Morton, IL, to Richard and Evelyn (Kiger) Kesler. He graduated from Urbana High School and attended the University of Illinois where he earned BS degrees in Agriculture Science and Agricultural Engineering. He would go on to work...
Emma Atkinson
Apr 20, 2025
Emma Atkinson, 94, born on June 15, 1930, in Juan Benito, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Emma’s life was a tapestry woven with hard work, dedication, and a profound love for her family and community.
Emma began her professional journey at General Electric, where she served as a fabricator welder...
Robert Delmotte
Apr 19, 2025
Robert Delmotte, a dedicated educator and beloved community leader, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Goldwater Care Nursing Home, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 18, 1941, in Danville, Illinois, to Arthur and Mildred (Fowler) Delmotte. He married the love of his life, Norma "Jeannie" Ellis on June 10, 1961, and they...
Ronald Bond
Apr 19, 2025
Ronald Bond, 50, of Westville, Illinois, passed away at his home on Saturday April 19, 2025. Ronnie was born the son of Charles Bond, and Edith McCoy in Danville, Illinois, May 25, 1974.
Ronnie leaves behind his parents, Stepmother Nancy Bond, two brothers, Bradley and Alex (Nicole) Bond, two sisters Shelly (Cory) Skinner and LeeAnna (Drew) Mullins, one niece and two...
James "Jim" Roderick
Apr 18, 2025
State Line, IN – James “Jim” A. Roderick, 90, of State Line, IN passed away at 3:41 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Waters of Covington. He was born July 9, 1934 in Danville, IL to Alfred “Doc” and Alice (Clapp) Roderick. He married Audrey J. Talbert on January 7, 1960. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Duane...
Emily Ann (Siemens) Combs
Apr 17, 2025
Emily Ann Siemens Combs passed away at her home in Champaign, Illinois on April 17, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born at home in Hooker, Oklahoma on June 16, 1929, to loving parents, Herman Bennie Siemens and Anna Daisy Suderman Siemens. Later, she welcomed her two younger brothers, Bennie James Siemens and Donald Gene Siemens.
She grew up...