Milton Bryant

Apr 2, 2025

Milton Bryant, 87, of Danville passed away on April 2, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. He was born on January 12, 1938, to the late Raymond and Estella Bryant in State Line, Indiana, where he and his siblings were raised.

Milton had a long and varied career, working at several printing presses that included Interstate, Eureka,...

Jeffery Charles Yerem

Apr 1, 2025

Jeffery Charles Yerem, born on September 23, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.

Jeffery enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, and listening to 1970s music. Jeffery was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and NASCAR.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Ryan) Robinson, his granddaughter Syndey Rae Robinson, and the mother of his...

Christopher D. Decker

Apr 1, 2025

Christopher D. Decker, 65, of Mahomet, passed away on April 1, 2025. Chris was born on June 27, 1959, in Gibson City, the son of Terry Warren and Sharon May (Finis) Decker.

For many years, Chris proudly served as a police officer in Gibson City, where he became a trusted figure in the local community. His commitment to public service was...

F. Bruce Spires

Apr 1, 2025

Bruce Spires, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Covington on April 1, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 24, 1956 to the late Paul and Norma Spires.

Bruce dedicated 42 years of his life to working at Quaker Oats in Danville before retiring in 2018. A passionate Harley rider, he cherished the freedom of the...

Kendall Lawrence Sams

Mar 29, 2025

Kendall Lawrence Sams, 40, of Perrysville, Indiana, US, passed unexpectedly at 12:01 p.m. on Saturday March 29, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was visited by friends and family during a short hospital stay and was surrounded by family when he passed peacefully.

He was born in Danville, Illinois on October 7, 1984 to David L. Sams...

Marilyn Krummel

Mar 28, 2025

Marilyn Krummel died quietly in her sleep, in the early hours of March 28, at her home in Urbana. 

She was born on January 11, 1931, to Howard and Gertrude Van Diest Frederick, and educated in Iowa and at the University of Michigan, where her last elective for her Master’s degree was an opera history class taught by Don Krummel. After...

Karen Sue Wynn

Mar 28, 2025



Danville - Karen Sue Wynn passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on April 9, 1948, in Danville to Eugene and Bonnie (King) Adams. She married her husband of 51 years, E. Wayne Wynn, on July 25, 1968. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2019.

Karen dedicated her professional...

Robert Mariage, Sr.

Mar 28, 2025

Robert Mariage, Sr., 93, of Danville left this Earth, to be with his Lord and Savior in his Heavenly Home, on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM with his family by his side.

Robert was born on May 27, 1931 in Danville, IL the son of Hector and Mamie (Henthorne) Mariage. He married Joyce Ruth Pollitt on October 11, 1952...

Jimmie Lynn (Brown) Hedin

Mar 27, 2025

Jimmie Lynn Hedin (née Brown), 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (March 27, 2025). Jimmie was predeceased by her husband, Harold, and parents. She is survived by three sons, Michael (Tammy), Richard (Bette) and David (Asia); as well as six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also leaves three sisters, Georgia Whitley, Bo Milam and Beni Wilson;...

Betty Maxine Smith

Mar 27, 2025

Betty Maxine Smith, a cherished soul, was born on December 23, 1926, in Danville, Illinois, and departed this life on March 27, 2025, in her beloved hometown. A long-time member of Plymouth Church and then DUCC but now is Christ Way Church in Danville, Betty’s faith and community spirit were a guiding light throughout her life.

Betty dedicated herself to helping...