Feb 25, 2021

Jeff Mikel passed Thursday Feb. 25, 2021 unexpectedly at his home in Rossville, IL. He was born April 30, 1964 to Don and Connie Mikel. He leaves his wife Katie Rigdon Mikel, kids Chynna Mikel, Austin Mikel (fianc Jessica Baker), Abby Mikel (boyfriend Jacob Boyer), Sayler Mikel, and a bonus daughter Jackie Sparnicht. He loved being a grandpa to...

Feb 25, 2021

Robert D. Furtney, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Savoy, IL. He was born on June 18, 1940 in Fisher, IL the youngest child of Harry D. and Thelma Inez Trimble Furtney. Surviving are two children: Robin Elaine (Furtney) Bedwell, Urbana, and Robert Earl (Cindy) of Fisher, a sister, Mary Unzicker, Fisher, 4 grandchildren: Libby Brucker...

Feb 24, 2021

Doris Anna Wellman-Balchuk, 94, of Westville, passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2021 at Passavant Memorial Area Hospital in Jacksonville, IL. Doris was born in Westville on August 1, 1926 the daughter of Lonnie and Mabel (Hensley) Brooks. Doris was married to Charles Ed Wellman in 1944 until his passing in 1983. In 1999, she married Anthony Tony Balchuk...

Feb 24, 2021

Shirley M. Thompson passed away February 24, 2021 at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She was born on August 30, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Mary Downs. They preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband Buddy Thompson, son Doyle "Mike" Thompson, sister Patsy Cooksey, and brothers Larry and...

Feb 23, 2021

Danville Charles D. "Chuck" Mockbee III, age 74, passed away on February 23, 2021.

Chuck was born on February 6, 1947. He grew up in the Jamesburg and Henning Illinois area, graduating from the Bismarck-Henning High School. Chuck attended Northern Illinois University and then received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the John Marshall Law School, becoming a...

Feb 22, 2021

Rosemary Hunt, 93, of Covington, Indiana, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her apartment. She was born on November 14, 1927, the daughter of Thomas Clifford and Marvel {Osborn} Martin. She was first wed to Paul Harry Knowles on June 8, 1946 until his passing. She was later married to Robert Raymond Hunt on December 20, 1951,...

Feb 21, 2021

Barbara A. Young, 89, of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away of cardiac arrest on February 21, 2021. She was born March 11, 1931 a daughter of Ada and Clarence Black in Decatur, IL They preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her grandson, Danial Beverly.

Barbaras survivors include her children Steve (Pam) Young of...

Feb 21, 2021

Tilton Robert "Bob" Streuer, Jr, 68, of Tilton passed away at 1:25 PM on February 21, 2021 at Accolade Heathcare in Danville, IL.

Bob was born on February 28, 1952 the son of Robert E. and Laura I. (Miller) Streuer, Sr in Danville, IL. He married Karen Gunia on February 12, 1983 in Danville, IL and she...

Feb 20, 2021

Kingman, Ind. - Becky S. Staggs, 63, of rural Kingman passed away at 9 p.m. EST Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana.

Becky was born November 1, 1957 in Williamsport, Indiana the daughter of the late Jeff and Pauline (Baker) Watkins.

Survivors include her former husband: James Ray Staggs...

Feb 19, 2021

Jack Walker of Danville passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, February 19, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1933, the son of Archie and Irene Walker, who proceeded him in death.

Jack has two sisters, Janet and Janene, both living in Florida. He had 3 children, Tona who proceeded him in death and...