Oct 9, 2019

Ruth E. Mingee, 80, of Tilton, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center. She was born on January 8, 1939 the daughter of Oscar and Margaret (Tornquist) Scarce in Danville, IL. They precede her in death.

Also preceding Ruth in death include her husband of 26 years, Jerry Mingee, who passed on...

Oct 7, 2019

Deborah Ann Young 57, of Seminole, Oklahoma passed from this life on October 7th, 2019. She was born October 27th, 1961 at her grandparents home in Georgetown Illinois. Deborah worked as a Drivers License Examiner for the Dept. of Public Safety for the State of Oklahoma and retired 14 years later due to health failing. She was a graduate...

Oct 6, 2019

Charles G. Rhoden, 88, of Georgetown, passed away at 1:30pm, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born on August 28, 1931, in Chrisman, IL, the son of Charles M. and Jewell Beatrice Rumple Rhoden. He was united in marriage to Joan McGee on July 22, 1952 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland....

Oct 5, 2019

Emma Argena Coffing Hunter Verplank, 98, of Covington passed away at The Waters of Covington on Saturday October 5, 2019 with family by her side. Emma was born the daughter of Everett Andrew and Maude May (Lang) Coffing on June 24, 1921 near Portland Arch, Indiana. Emma Married Paul Hunter on June 21, 1939 he preceded her on August...

Oct 4, 2019

Danville Private First Class Jack Benson Van Zandt, United States Marine Corp, was born on October 8, 1921, the third child of Blanche Marie (Youngblood) Van Zandt and George Washington Taylor Van Zandt of Danville, IL. He was killed in the Battle of Tarawa in 1943. The description of the excavation and recovery can be read at missingmarines.com ("The...

Oct 4, 2019

Danville Cheryl Lynn Cox, 61, of Danville passed away at 1:10 AM on October 4, 2019 at Danville Care Center in Danville, IL.

Cheryl was born on May 3, 1958 the daughter of Marshall and Joyce (Etchison) Cox in Danville, IL.

Cheryl is survived by her parents; Marshall and Joyce Cox of Danville, two brothers;...

Oct 4, 2019

Danville - Lois J. Wright ,93, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 4, 2019 after a progressing illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Howard D. Wright; son, H. Dan Wright; daughter, Teresa Phelps; grandson Matthew Scherrer; parents Blanche Marie (Youngblood) & George Washington Taylor VanZandt; brothers, George & Jack VanZandt; sister Aileen...

Oct 2, 2019

Edith Bates (1927-2019) passed away peacefully on October 2, 2019, in Danville, Illinois. Edith Grogan was born in Lawrence County, Illinois as the youngest of seven children . She married Fred Bates in 1947 and together they raised three children, Linda, Sue, and John. Edith enjoyed gardening, canning her famous tomatoes, playing cards, camping, boating, fishing, and spending time...

Oct 2, 2019

It is with great sadness that Patty Kelley of Georgetown has passed away on October 2, 2019. After her great battle with Ovarian cancer, she has gone to see her Savior. She was born on September 29, 1947 to Max G. and Wilma V. Wait, both deceased.

Patty was united in marriage to Michael D. Kelley and...

Oct 2, 2019

Ferdinand "Ferd" Potzer left us to join his heavenly Father on October 2, 2019 at home in the loving presence of his family.

There were three priorities in Ferds life that were his passion, and which sustained him: his love for his family and friends, his dedication to being a friend of Bill W.s since 12/06/1984, and...