Loretta Krause
Jun 14, 2025
Loretta Sue Krause 73, of Myakka City, FL passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Serenity Gardens of Bradenton, FL.
She was born November 23, 1951 in Danville, IL the daughter of the late Russell and Pearl B. (Tibbs) Dolph. Loretta first married Richard Greenlee, and together they had two children. She later went on to marry William Krause in...
Shirley Smith
Jun 14, 2025
Shirley Ann Smith, 91, of Euless, TX, formerly of Danville, IL, passed away on June 14, 2025, at Meadowood Assisted Living in Grapevine, TX.
She was born on August 11, 1933, in Kokomo, IN, the daughter of Clyde and Esther (Snow) Hamilton. On August 17, 1957, she married Otah W. Smith in Kokomo. He preceded her in death on December 27,...
Stephen Arthur Tallman
Jun 14, 2025
Stephen Arthur Tallman, 74, of Danville, IL passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Stephen was born on April 2, 1951 in Danville, the son of Arthur E. and Vera M. (Chandler) Tallman. He married Barbara Sue Sturgeon on November 7, 1970, in Danville, IL.
Stephen is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Matthew Stephen Tallman.
Survivors include his wife,...
Curtis Stanley Mettam
Jun 14, 2025
Curtis Stanley Mettam, 91, of Danville, passed away on June 14, 2025.
Born on March 30, 1934, in Chicago to Henry Clay and Martha Elise (DeMinck) Mettam, Curt married Nancy Elizabeth Widdis on May 30, 1954 at St. Paul’s Church; Nancy preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 2009.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth...
James David Moore
Jun 13, 2025
James David Moore,82, affectionately known as "Jim," passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 13, 2025. Born on June 6, 1943, in Wiville, Arkansas, Jim lived a life filled with dedication and passion, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
In his professional life, Jim was a devoted forklift operator for General Motors, a role...
John D. Lafond
Jun 13, 2025
John David Lafond passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by family. John lived a compassionate and spiritual life focusing on service to others, leavened with creativity and humor. All of the people whose lives he touched will remember him as a truly unique individual with a generous heart. John was born on December 30, 1959...
Jane Erwin
Jun 11, 2025
Jane E. Erwin, 79, formerly of Ridge Farm, Illinois, passed away at 10:48 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Twin Lakes Extended Care in Paris, Illinois.
Jane was born March 14, 1946, in Watseka, Illinois, the only daughter of the late George “Clyde” Harris of Greencastle, Indiana and the late Genevieve (Grisham) Harris of Paris, Illinois. Jane grew up in...
Robert E. Mathis
Jun 11, 2025
Robert E. Mathis, 91, of Danville, IL passed away at 11:25 AM on June 11, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Danville, IL.
Robert was born on January 27, 1934 in St Louis, MO the son of Elmer Lee and Veronica (Landrum) Mathis. He married Nedra A. Bryson on June 30, 1956 in St Louis, MO and she preceded him in death...
Stella McKennon
Jun 10, 2025
Stella McKennon,71, a cherished nurse and beloved member of her family, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Paris, Illinois, following a short stay at the local hospital. Born on March 21, 1954, in Tamaroa, Illinois, Stella lived a life of dedicated service, compassion, and familial love.
With a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Stella devoted over 40 years to her...
Russell Brooks Pugh
Jun 9, 2025
Russell Brooks Pugh, fondly known as Brooks, passed away on June 9, 2025, in Danville, Illinois, at the age of 75. He was born on February 9, 1950, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and lived a life marked by dedication to his family, a successful career, and a deep passion for his hobbies and interests.
Brooks embarked on his professional journey at Continental...