Feb 2, 2025

Elizabeth “Liz” VanDuyn, 75, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Liberty Village of Pekin.

She was born July 25, 1949, in Danville, Illinois, daughter of the late Russell and Pearl B. (Tibbs) Dolph.

Liz first married Roy Tibbetts Jr., and together they had three children. She later went on to marry Raymond “Jim” VanDuyn on March 30,...

Feb 2, 2025

 Always take time to smell the flowers.

Laura Naiddean Gray was born on September 10th, 1937, to parents Paul and Bonnie Bates. She was the oldest of six children.

On a blind date, Laura encountered the love of her life, Carl Gray, and it was love at first sight. They married on June 27th, 1954. They celebrated a lifetime of love in...

Feb 2, 2025

Mahomet, IL - Phyllis Ann Hanson Plumart was born December 1,1933. She was 91 years old when God took her home on February 2, 2025. She was the daughter of Harold and Daisy Hanson. Phyllis met Gene Plumart in 8th grade and they became lifetime sweethearts, marrying on September 6, 1952. Both Phyllis and Gene were born and raised in...

Feb 1, 2025

Oakwood – Jay E. Smith, 62, of Oakwood, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville. He was born January 19, 1963 in Danville to Gary L. and Donna D. Smith. He married Crystal (Goble) on April 22, 2022 in Danville. She survives.

Also surviving are five daughters, Angela (John) Murphy of Hoopeston,...

Feb 1, 2025

Jeanette Carol (Spring) Frey, 84, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She maintained her sense of humor, compassion for others, appreciation of God’s beauty, and love for family, friends, and furbabies to the very end.

Jeanette was born in Coshocton, Ohio to Robert E. Spring and Winona M. (Reddick) Spring...

Feb 1, 2025

Robert W. “Bob” Randall (86), a man of deep faith, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, held close by his devoted wife, while listening to the words of Psalm 23. Bob was known by all to be devoted to family, an astute businessman, and a tireless advocate for his community. The warmth of Bob’s big heart and...

Jan 31, 2025

Paul Severins, 85, a lifetime resident of Gifford, IL passed away on the morning of Friday, January 31, 2025 at The Waters, Covington, IN. He was born March 9, 1939 on the family farm in Rural Rantoul, a son of John and Anna (Franzen) Severins. He married Carol J. Meece in 1971.  He later married Connie Babb in 1999...

Jan 30, 2025

Joseph Katavich, 76, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed away on Thursday January 30, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Joe was born on September 17, 1948, in Georgetown, Illinois, the son of Jacob and Louise (Clark) Katavich. Joe married the love of his life, Cynthia Kay Katavich, on January 27, 1968, and they celebrated 57 years of marriage just...

Jan 29, 2025

Harry “Ike” Eisenhauer, 90, of Rantoul, formerly of Danville, passed away at his home with his family by his side at 9:09 PM on January 29, 2025.

Harry was born on September 20, 1934 the son of Harry and Helen (Wolff) Eisenhauer in Cairo, IL. He married B. Jeanne Wilson on October 18, 1958 in Danville, IL and she preceded him...

Jan 29, 2025

Keith Wesley Hunter, 67, of Moose Lake, MN, died January 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born March 1, 1957 in Duluth, MN, a son of Wesley Duane and Rosella Goldie (Galvin) Hunter.  They preceded him in death.

He is survived by 3 sisters, Brenda (Charles) Farris of Rantoul, IL; Dawn (Gary) Frump of...