Jan 2, 2023

Jerry Lyne Cummins, 79, of Danville, peacefully entered heaven the morning of January 2, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Jerry was born on May 6, 1943 in Rose Hill, IL to Euwell and Virginia (Utley) Cummins. He graduated from Newton High School in 1961. On August 16, 1964, Jerry married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley...

Jan 2, 2023

Kenneth T. Brewer, 98, of Tilton, formerly of Westville, passed away at 4:08pm on Monday, January 2, 2023, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. He was born on February 9, 1924, the son of Elmer and Iva (Swindle) Brewer. He was united in marriage for 70 years to Emmalu Shimkus on May 29, 1947, until her...

Jan 2, 2023

Charles L. Smith, 83, of Lodi, passed away at 10am on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1939, in Lodi, Indiana, the son of Charles and Lucille Marshall Smith. He was united in marriage to Lola B. Johnson on May 27, 1960, until her passing on March 29,...

Jan 2, 2023

Shirley Mae (Massey) Szilagyi-Smoot, 91, of Danville, IL passed away at her home at 3:46 pm on January 2, 2023.

Shirley was born on September 19, 1931 to Frederick John and Mabel Maxine Massey in Danville, IL. In 1953, she married John Michael Szilagyi and from this union they welcomed Debra L. (David) Miller of Danville and...

Jan 2, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Holden, 65, a Batestown local and lifelong resident of Danville, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born on November 10, 1957 in Danville the son of Lois and Thomas Holden, Jr. They preceded him in death.

Tim graduated from the Oakwood Township Schools and worked for many...

Jan 1, 2023

Danville Wilma Arnette, 74, of Danville, IL passed away at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL on January 1, 2023.

Wilma was born on October 16, 1948 the daughter of William and Mary (Britton) Doggett in Danville, IL. She married David Arnette on May 23, 2015 in Danville, IL and he survives.

Survivors...

2023

Cora May “Corky” Kirts, 86, of Thomasboro went to be with the Lord on Monday morning (March 20, 2023) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford. She was born July 9, 1936, in Danville, a daughter of Carl and Elsie (Mitchell) Marshall.  She married Robert Kirts on June 25, 1960, in Rankin. He preceded her in death on Feb....

Dec 31, 2022

Edna Phipps, 70, of Kingman, IN, went to be with the Lord at 10:53am, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her home. She was born on August 4, 1952, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Monte and Norma {Clark} Lovett, both deceased. She was united in marriage to Donnie Phipps on September 26, 1971, until his passing. Edna is survived...

Dec 31, 2022

John Bernard Canfield, 85, of Champaign, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. He was born in Springfield, IL on February 10, 1937, the son of Glenn and Ruth (Kestel) Canfield. On November 25, 1964, John married Noralyn Raino, who was at his side when he passed.

John is also survived by his children Joel Alan (Melissa...

Dec 30, 2022

Dustin Ley Poole, 35, of Vermillion County, Indiana, passed away at 2:00am, Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 3, 1987, in Clinton, IN, the son of Everett R. Poole and Kathy Learnard. Dustin is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kathy & Scott Learnard; his son, Blakeley E. Poole; his brother, Christopher E....