James Chambers
Apr 6, 2025
James L. Chambers, 43, of Danville, IL passed away at 1:21 AM on April 6, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.
James was born on December 1, 1981 in Bloomington, IN the son of Sherrie Dephue.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Jessica Chambers of Danville, IL, his children, Zolyssa Chambers, Zamarah Chambers, Keyano Chambers and Keyandre...
Robert "Bobby" Key
Apr 6, 2025
Robert C. Key, 74, was born on August 21st, 1950, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Malcom and Lela Key. He married Julia Meeks on May 1st, 2010.
He passed at his home just like he wanted on April 6th, 2025, after a long, hard battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife Julie of Sidell, his children Roxie Coble of...
Patricia "Susie" Baumgart
Apr 5, 2025
Patricia "Susie" Baumgart, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute, Indiana. Susie was born on January 15, 1949, in Williamsport, Indiana, to Robert Shatell and Della Ray.
In her professional life, Susie dedicated herself to her work at the Vermilion County Court House, where she assisted with...
Phyllis Gernand
Apr 5, 2025
Phyllis A. Gernand, 90, of Danville, IL passed away at 10:05 PM on April 5, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL.
Phyllis was born on September 12, 1934 the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Baleikas) Kovanic. She married William Gernand on November 10, 1956 in Westville, IL, and he survives.
Survivors also include her two sons, Gary (Janet) Gernand of Alvin,...
Richard E. Strater
Apr 4, 2025
Richard “Rich” E. Strater, 89, of Rantoul, IL passed away on the evening of Friday, April 4, 2025 at OSF Medical Center, Urbana. He was born August 24, 1935 in Ivesdale, IL, one of 13 children born of Calvin and Mary (Kieterling) Strater. He married Delores “Toots” Cargo on June 24, 1961 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul. She...
Phyllis A. Miller
Apr 3, 2025
Phyllis Miller, age 93 of Ridge Farm, passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2025. She was born Phyllis Ann Edwards August 13, 1931, in Georgetown to Ben Edwards, Jr. and Pluma Grace Brooks Edwards. On January 13, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Grider in Covington IN. They raised three children together, two daughters and...
Daniel Fortner
Apr 3, 2025
Daniel K. Fortner, also known as “Stretch”, “Danny” and “Big Dan”, of Newport, Indiana passed away Thursday April 3rd.
Dan was born April 9, 1949, in Clinton IN. to Norma “Annabelle” Robertson and Donald “Jack” Fortner.
Dan married M. Ann Kimball in 1971 and later married Peggy Griffin on November 7, 1986, in Newport IN.
Survivors include two daughters: Sheila (Theo) Keller of...
Viki L. Hawley
Apr 3, 2025
Viki L. Hawley, of Urbana, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 2, 1950, Viki devoted her life not only to her family but also to her community, serving as a University of Illinois police officer for 27 years. Her commitment to law enforcement was paralleled only by her unwavering dedication to those...
Jack L. Baird
Apr 3, 2025
Jack Baird, 90, of Indianola, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home with family by his side.
Jack was born on March 7, 1935, the son of Orval and Irene (Minnick) Baird.
He married Mary McDaniel on August 26, 1961. Mary preceded him in death on June 12, 2020.
Jack is survived by two sons: Jim Baird of Indianola and Chuck...
David Netterfield
Apr 3, 2025
David James Netterfield, 86, of Rantoul went to the Lord on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 Friday, April 11, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul. Fr. Verrier and Fr. Phelps will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lux Memorial...