Emily Ann (Siemens) Combs
Apr 17, 2025
Emily Ann Siemens Combs passed away at her home in Champaign, Illinois on April 17, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born at home in Hooker, Oklahoma on June 16, 1929, to loving parents, Herman Bennie Siemens and Anna Daisy Suderman Siemens. Later, she welcomed her two younger brothers, Bennie James Siemens and Donald Gene Siemens.
She grew up...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Calvin
Apr 17, 2025
Danville - Jacqueline “Jackie” Sue Calvin, 86, of Danville, passed away at 8:59 AM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Accolade of Danville. She was born May 26, 1938, in Decatur, IL to Fredrick and Mary (Meeker) Cunningham.
Jackie’s love and light will continue to shine through her devoted sons, Joe (Linda) Calvin of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Scott (Richelle) Calvin of...
Mary Buck
Apr 17, 2025
Mary Lucinda Buck left this world to be with her heavenly father at 1:45 p.m. Thursday (April 17, 2025). Mary was born on Dec. 23, 1961. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leo and Lucinda (Early) Buck and Walter and Mary Catherine (Trapp) Decker; father, Raymond Buck; infant sister, Kathleen Ann Buck; infant brother, Brian Eli Buck;...
Evelyn (Ambrose) Kiel
Apr 16, 2025
Evelyn Teresa Kiel, 96, of Rantoul passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford. Evelyn was born Sept. 18, 1928, in Agawam, Mass., to Robert and Mabel Ambrose. She attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass. Later, she attended the Charles F. Gaugh School of Business. She married Harry...
Shirley A. Gorham
Apr 16, 2025
Tilton – Shirley A. Gorham, 86, of Tilton passed away at 10:13 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at OSF Heart of Mary in Urbana. She was born March 16, 1939 in Danville to Jess and Marie Martin. She was married to Ernest M. Gorham with whom she had one son.
She is survived by her son, Ernie A. Gorham of...
Robert Lloyd Brown
Apr 15, 2025
Robert L. Brown (71) departed this world on Tuesday, April 2025, after a 10-month courageous battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Bob was born and raised in Danville, Illinois, attending Immanuel Lutheran, North Ridge and Danville High School. Throughout his life he was employed in Industrial and Contractor Sales, at Danville Industrial Supply Company, Fastenal, The Depot, and Leatherneck Hardware. Jobs that...
Keith J. Williams
Apr 15, 2025
Danville – Keith James Williams, 57, of Danville passed away at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home. He was born April 14, 1968 in Danville to Robert and Julia (Compton) Williams.
He is survived by a brother, Willie (Steffanie) Cooper of Danville; nieces and nephews, Derek (Kayla) Anderson, Brad (Tyler) Anderson, Travis (Bryandra) Anderson, Jasmine (Austin) Taylor,...
Mildred Louise Orlea
Apr 12, 2025
Mildred “Midge” Louise Orlea, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Fountain Springs in Covington, Indiana.
She was born on November 11, 1938, in Granger, Wyoming—the daughter of Lewis “Skete” Nelson Watt and Inez Mildred (Edwards) Watt.
Midge was united in marriage to Richard Lee Orlea in Westville, Illinois, on February 20, 1960. They were married for 65 years.
She is...
James "Jimbo" Haton
Apr 12, 2025
James “Jimbo” Haton, 65, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
He was born October 12, 1959, in Danville, Illinois, the youngest baby of the late Edward and Rosa (Barrick) Haton.
Jim married Deb Perkins on January 26, 1980, in Danville, Illinois, and together they enjoyed 45 years of marriage.
Jim is survived...
Karen Ann Dowers
Apr 12, 2025
Cayuga, IN. – Karen Ann Dowers, 75, of Cayuga, passed away at 2:40pm EST, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Clinton Gardens, Clinton, Indiana. She was born April 25, 1949, in Clinton, Indiana, the daughter of Henry Merrill and Mildred May (Hathaway) Dowers, Sr.
Survivors include a sister Marsha (Bill) Ernst of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and a brother Norman (Janet) Dowers of...