Josephine Maxwell

Jan 25, 2025

Josephine Louise (Hardy) Maxwell, 86 of Westville, Illinois, passed away at 1:36 pm Saturday January 25, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Josephine was born on May 18, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Mary (Fulara) Hardy and Virgil Hardy. Josephine and her family lived at Saint Charles, Michigan, until they moved to Danville, Illinois, in 1945....

Robert Mitchell

Jan 25, 2025

Robert Mitchell, 68, of Potomac, IL passed away at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Robert was born on June 23, 1956 to Donald and Josephine (Porcheddu) Mitchell. He married Theresa Austin on May 14, 2021 and she preceded him in death on May 15, 2024.

Robert leaves behind his son, Clint Mitchell, his stepdaughter, Megan Bugg and stepson, Paul Brown,...

Harbert James Jones Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

Harbert James Jones Jr., 42, of Tulsa OK, formerly of Chicago. IL passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2025 in Tulsa, OK. He was born on September 1982 in Montgomery, AL, a son of Harbert and Betty (Brown) Jones. He is survived by his mother, Betty Jones of Champaign, his sister Katherine Jones of Champaign, and a half-brother Bruce...

Alan B. Carter

Jan 24, 2025

Alan B. Carter, 79, of Danville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville.

He was born February 20, 1945, in Danville, Illinois, son of the late Edward and Lucille (Foster) Carter.

Alan married Marianne Dwiggins on May 6, 1978, in Danville, Illinois, and she survives.

Also surviving are his children: Stacy (Derek) Edwardson and...

Mike Nelson

Jan 24, 2025

Charles “Mike” Nelson, 83, of Rantoul, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home. He was born December 31, 1941 in Potomac, IL, a son of Charles and Gladys (Zimmerman) Nelson.  He married  Anita Atkinson of July 8, 1968 in Rantoul.  She survives. He is survived by 2 daughter, Amanda (Kevin) Grabow or Rantoul; Pamela...

Dale Osborne

Jan 23, 2025

Dale Edward (Gums) Osborne, 74, of Olivet, passed away on January 23, 2025. He was born January 21, 1951 in Danville the son of Franklin and Wilma Stark Osborne. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers Gerald & Richard (Dick); 2 sisters Wilma Lagrand and Judy Phillips; 2 brothers-in-law and several other family members.

 Survivors include 1 brother,...

Carol (Ruez) Hensley

Jan 23, 2025

Carol Ann Ruez Hensley, 89, of Philo, completed her earthly journey on Jan. 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Dec. 16, 1935, in Baltimore, Md, Carol’s life was a remarkable testimony to faith, resilience, and unwavering selflessness. The cherished daughter of William and Arletta Ruez, Carol grew up in Baltimore, and then headed to...

Cindy Allison

Jan 22, 2025

Cindy L. Allison, 73 of Georgetown, IL passed away on January 22, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

She was born November 11, 1951 to Kenneth Roy & Audrey Witherspoon of Georgetown, IL. She was united in marriage with Gary “Chopper” Allison on May 28, 1976.

Cindy is survived by her daughters Audrey Renee(Rusty) Baker of Jacksonville, FL, Dawn(Justin) Alsup of Sarah, MS,...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Cast

Jan 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert "Bob" Joseph Cast 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Cast (age 46) on January 21st, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with illness. Bob was a remarkable man whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him.  

He was born on December 27, 1978, in Champaign, IL, the...

Donald W. Wheeler

Jan 21, 2025

Donald W. Wheeler, 94, of Georgetown passed away at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1930 in Catlin Township to the late Opal and Edwin Wheeler, Sr. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Mills, and they spent nearly 74 years together before his passing. Don worked at Hyster for...