Feb 9, 2025

Connie Elizabeth Whitmer, age 88, went home to the Lord on February 9, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to Elizabeth Carter and Brandon Oldham. She married Melvin Whitmer on May 5, 1985 in Gurnee, IL.

 

She is survived by her sons James Meserole, Richard (Barbara) Stamer, Jr., and Paul Stamer; her daughter Denise (Michael) Lauher;...

Feb 8, 2025

Thomas L. Treadway, born on October 25, 1970, in Danville, Illinois, passed away on February 8, 2025, in his cherished hometown. A dedicated entrepreneur, he owned and operated his own flooring installation company, having made a significant contribution to the local industry.

Thomas was a man of diverse interests and passions. He found joy in racing, particularly in Dirt Late Models....

Feb 8, 2025

Willa Mae (Hines) Thomas, 85, of Tolono, IL (formerly Danville, IL) left this world peacefully at 12:15 PM on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at home. 

She was born December 23, 1939, to Ernest and Dorothy (Werkhouser) Hines in Danville, IL. She married her sweetheart, Edward (Ed) Thomas, on August 24, 1958, and he survives.

Also surviving are her children,...

Feb 8, 2025

Larry Ingalsbe, Sr, 83, of Tilton, IL passed away at his home on February 8, 2025 with his family by his side.

Larry was born on September 7, 1941 the son of Paul and Mildred (Davis) Ingalsbe in Danville, IL. He married Mary Hendricks on July 15, 1961 and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ingalsbe of Tilton, IL, five children,...

Feb 7, 2025

Byrl A. Fritz, 63, of Rossville, IL passed away at his home on February 7, 2025. 

Byrl was born on September 12, 1961 the son of Harold and Juanita (Hughes) Fritz in Stockton, CA.

Byrl is survived by his mother, Juanita Fritz of Rossville, his three sons, Adam (Eliana Murphy) Fritz of Danville, IL, Tyler (Andrea Atwood) Fritz of Rossville, IL and...

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Russell E. Reed, 87, of Covington, Indiana, passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette, Indiana, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born on May 27, 1937, in Danville, Illinois, son of the late William and Dorothy Eileen Myers.  

Survivors include his children: Linda (Andy) Knecht, Leslie (Dan)...

Feb 5, 2025

Helen Thursh, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 5 after a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of Savoy, living her last years at Clark Lindsey in Urbana. She was born on March 6, 1933, to Louis Levinson and Rebecca Levinson Rouse in Brooklyn New York. She attended New York’s High School of Music and Art. She graduated from...

Feb 4, 2025

Joseph Ramirez Llach went to Heaven on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, with his loving daughters at his side, after suffering from congestive heart failure. Joe was born Nov. 14, 1937, the son of Ruth Ramirez and Louis R. Llach in Santa Paula, Calif. He was the third of seven children. He attended St. Ferdinand’s Catholic School and Church in...

Feb 3, 2025

Helen Louise Bishop 90 of Tangier passed away peacefully Monday, February 3, 2025, at Union Hospital in Clinton.

She was born May 18, 1934, in Tangier to the late Winfred (WR Dutch) and Desiree (Dess) (Goodwin) Livengood. In August 1953 she married the late Gail Bishop.

She is survived by her Children Debra (Steve) Ritchey, Pam (John) Wrightsman, Don (Nancy) Bishop, and...