Feb 21, 2025

Leon S. Parker Sr, 86, of Danville passed away at 9:15 PM on February 21, 2025 at his home in Danville, IL.

Leon was born on November 21, 1938 the son of Vernard and Mary (Phillips) Parker in Danville, IL. He married Judith Higgins on August 9, 1958 in Dorchester, MA and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Parker of Danville,...

Feb 20, 2025

 

Robert L Sills II (“Bob”) passed away February 20, 2025. Bob was born in Danville, IL, the son of Robert and Anita Sills.

He is survived by his brothers Ron Sills and Dan Sills, his sisters Marnita Sills, Elaine Bryant, and Dawn Sills, several nieces and nephews, and longtime companion Tammy. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and sister...

Feb 19, 2025

To know Patty Bryant was to be part of her family. She was a force of nature, a pillar of her community, and a stranger to no one. Patty was called home to be with the Lord on Feb. 19, 2025, at the age of 86. 

Born to Clarence “Lefty” Garowski and Sarah (Mackovic) Michael on Oct. 15, 1938, Patty married...

Feb 19, 2025

Donald T. “Baldy” Fiedler Jr., 86, of Thomasboro entered heaven Wednesday evening (Feb. 19, 2025) at Brookstone Estates, Rantoul. He was born Dec. 12, 1938, in Urbana, a son of Donald and Catherine (Conners) Fiedler.  He married Linda Age on Feb. 28, 1987, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Thomasboro. She survives. Also surviving are five sons, Pat (Christie)...

Feb 18, 2025

Joyce Ann Higgins, 89, of Rantoul, IL went to be with the Lord on the evening of Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Gibson City Annex, Gibson City, IL.

She was born April 16, 1935 in Anchor, IL, a daughter of Charles and Clara (Fasking) Thedens.  She married Allen Higgins on April 24, 1955 in St. Johns Lutheran...

Feb 17, 2025

St. Joseph, MO – Melvina A. Edwards, 96, of St. Joseph, MO, formerly of Danville, IL, passed away at 3:25 PM on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Carriage Square Rehab and Healthcare. She was born June 26, 1928 in Danville, the daughter of Alvin D. and Eva L. (Lowe) Peelman. Melvina graduated from Westville H.S. in 1947. She married Asa...

Feb 15, 2025

Ingeburg Peeples, 93, of Mahomet passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born in Germany on December 26, 1931, the daughter of Alfred and Babetta (Grimm) Schieder.

She leaves behind her daughter to cherish her memory, Melitta Peeples of Mahomet.

In honor of Ingeburg’s wishes the family has called upon the care of Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s Mahomet...

Feb 15, 2025

Staci Disney

October 4, 1969 – Feb 15, 2025

Staci Deane Disney, 55 of Mahomet, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday morning at her home. Staci was born in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Allen and Marian Disney of Oakwood. 

Staci is survived by her children Clayton Walker (Kimberly) and Riley Walker, her grandmother Thelma Spencer, her Uncle Jeff Francis (Jenny), her brother...

Feb 13, 2025

Rosellen McCarty, 64, of Hillsdale, Indiana, passed away on Thursday night at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana, on February 13, 2025, with family by her side. Rosellen was born in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Clementine (Raspberry) Ashby on July 8. 1960. She married Tim McCarty, and he preceded her in death.

Rosellen leaves behind her children; Charles...

Feb 13, 2025

Esther Mason, 54, of Mattoon, IL formerly of Danville, IL passed away at 9:15 AM on February 13, 2025 at Palm Garden Nursing Home in Mattoon.

Esther was born on February 19, 1970 the daughter of Roy and Sandra (Little) Mason in Danville, IL.

Esther is survived by her mother, Sandra Rainer of Danville, her siblings, Lorretta (Miles) Whorrall and Kay (Donald)...