Ruth M. Kidd, of Rantoul passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the FairHaven Retirement Community, Whitewater, Wis. She was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Champaign County, a daughter of Arthur and Opal Miner. She married Robert G. Kidd on Nov. 23, 1949, in Champaign. He preceded her in death on March 28,...
I.R. “Cookie” “Ruthie” Anders, 91, of Westville, IL, went to meet the Lord peacefully during her sleep, November 26, 2024, at Lakeview Memory Care in Bloomingdale, IL. Cookie was born April 9, 1933, in Danville. She is daughter of Herman Cook and Emma (Blankenburg) Cook. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Tom” “Andy” Anders, parents, and siblings.
She...
Harold Dean Hatch, 76, passed away on November 26, 2024, at his home in Veedersburg surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1948, in Danville, Illinois to the late Freeman and Eleanor Hatch. He attended Southeast Fountain High School and joined the United States Army in May of 1968. He married Carla Baird Hatch on February 18,...
Kimberly Ann Clark, 57, of Rantoul, IL formerly of Cairo, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born January 10, 1967 in Cairo, a daughter of Roscoe and Odessa (Taylor) Clark. She is survived by 3 children, Kiesha (Tim) Foley of Rantoul; Kiara Clark-Lewis of Champaign, IL; KJ Lowe of...
Debra “Debi” Jean Montgerard, 71, of Urbana passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago on October 10, 1953, the daughter of Richard and Alice {Duerr} Thurston Sr. On July 31, 1978, Debi married the love of her life, John “Larry” Montgerard, he survives.
Debi is also survived by her beloved daughter,...
Owen "Butch" Atwood, 68, passed away Monday evening, November 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, MO. Born October 29, 1956 in Danville, IL, he was the son of Owen M. and Mildred Bednar Atwood. Butch was united in marriage on June 17, 1978 in Danville to Debra Sue Edwards.
He worked as a Millwright for General Motors in Wentzville,...
Patricia Gordon, 84, of Georgetown passed away at her son’s home in Cayuga on November 24, 2024. She was born in Oakwood, Illinois on July 18, 1940 to the late Louise (Miller) Earley and Donald Jobe. She attended and graduated from Danville High School.
Patricia married Bob Dowers in December of 1960. After that marriage ended, she married Gene Bell...
Ronald D. Young passed away peacefully in his home on November 22, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Barbara (Loy) Young, daughters, Pamela Fowler, Mendy (Bob) Arnold, Barbara (Terry) Reece, and Veronica (Pete) Lenzini, sister-in-law, Linda Young, ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Jim Fowler, and brother, Russell...
David Lee (better known as Grandpa) Hackney, 76 of Ridge Farm, IL entered the gates of Heaven on November 21, 2024. David was born on February 22, 1948, in Danville, IL and was one of seven children between the marriage of Marvin and Alice Hackney.
David married the love of his life, Lory Denise (Wilfong) Hackney on December 28, 1989. There...
Danville – Jean L. Long, 93, of Danville passed away at 11:44 AM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1931 in Covington, IN to William and Iva Mae (Swainey) Gerard. She was united in marriage for 66 years to her loving husband, Merle G. Long. He preceded her in...