Jerry Biederman

Feb 13, 2025

Jerry Renard Biedermann, 98, of Danville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. at The Village of Avon in Avon, Indiana.

Jerry was born in Danville, Illinois on March 6, 1926. He was the son of John H. and Helen M. Renard Biedermann. He graduated from Danville High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United States Navy on February 12,...

Earl Thomas Noble Jr

Feb 13, 2025

Earl Thomas Noble Jr., 83, affectionately known as Tom, passed away on February 13, 2025, at the Danville VA Honors House. Born on August 22, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he led a life marked by dedication, service, and friendship.

Tom devoted many years to his career as a supervisor at HeatCraft in Danville, Illinois, where he was well-respected for his work...

Alan Ochs

Feb 13, 2025

 

Alan Ochs 62, of Mahomet, IL. passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025, at his home in Mahomet. He was born in Olney, IL. on August 26, 1962, the son of Richard and Joyce (Kapper) Ochs.

Alan is survived by his parents, siblings; Elaine (Mel) Stock, Jeff (Lisa) Ochs, wife Pam, children; Alisha (Steve) Pinnell, Jeremy (Dawn) Ochs, Zach (Vicki) Ochs...

Roma Buese

Feb 12, 2025

Roma Buese, 84, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Danville, passed away at 10:53 AM on February 12, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Roma was born on April 19, 1940 the daughter of Jerome and Grace (Alcorn) Dicken. She married Bernard Buese on December 31, 1977 in Champaign, IL and he preceded her in death on August 16, 2006.

Survivors...

Linda Vacketta

Feb 12, 2025

Linda L. (Kern) Vacketta, 88, passed from this life on February 12, 2025, at her home in Danville, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on March 3,1936 in Danville to Arthur and Mary (Rippon) Kern. Joe Cruppenink became the only dad Linda knew after his marriage to her mother when Linda was a young child. Linda grew...

James "Jim" Wood

Feb 12, 2025

James “Jim” Wood, 82, of Danville went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM.

Jim was born on October 1, 1942 in Richmond, IN the son of Robert and Irene (Rust) Wood. He married Debra Powell on November 19, 1982 in Danville, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Wood of Danville, IL...

Raymond Forrest Mayo

Feb 11, 2025

Raymond Forrest Mayo passed on February 11, 2025. He was 77. Raymond was born on November 3, 1947, in Noblesville, Indiana. His parents were George Jacob Mayo and Mildred Rosalie (LeMar) Mayo. 

When Raymond was born the doctor told his parents that he was very weak and would not live long. Well Raymond outlived his whole family, parents, one brother and...

Evelyn Ward

Feb 10, 2025

Evelyn Marie Ward, 83, of Newport, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana. She was born the daughter of the late William and Ruby (Cottrell) Jones in Parke County on July 27, 1941. She married James Pruett (Deceased), then Wilton Leigh (Deceased). 

 

Survivors include her children Sheila (Ron) Vallosia of Hillsdale, Indiana,...

John Novick

Feb 9, 2025

John Henry Novick, 74, of Westville, Illinois, passed away at his home on February 9, 2025. John was born the son of John A. and Margaret (Miller) Novick on June 24, 1950, in Danville, Illinois. 

John leaves behind his three boys; Cory (Tammy) Barton of Westville, Illinois, John (Andrea) Novick of Morris, Illinois, and Ethan (Kelsi) Novick of Romney, Indiana, his...

Tod A. Wolfe

Feb 9, 2025

Tod A. Wolfe, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, departed this world on February 9, 2025, in Urbana, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and warmth that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on January 5, 1963, in Danville, Tod lived a life filled with dedication to his family and a passion...