Oct 15, 2024

Stanley Melecosky, 75, of Westville, IL, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, laughter, and love. Born and raised in Westville, Stan was a devout Catholic, deeply committed to his religious faith and proud of his Lithuanian heritage. Stan had a knack for bringing smiles to everyone he met, often introducing himself with a laugh as "Stosh...

Oct 14, 2024

Annabell “Ann” G. Jinkins-Auter, 93, of Danville went to meet her Savior on October 14, 2024, she was at home.

Ann was born in Burt, MI on April 18, 1931, the daughter of Nellie and Benjamin Jinkins. She married Neuman Auter January 1, 1955 and they were blessed with 58 years of marriage.

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Oct 11, 2024

Russell “Russ” F. McMillan, Jr, 76 of Westville, IL passed away at 10:44 PM on October 11, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Russ was born on August 4, 1948 the son of Russell F. and Thelma Jane (Osborne) McMillan, Sr in Cincinnati, OH. He married Lutitia “Tish” F. Wells in Danville, IL...

Oct 11, 2024

Jack S. Barnes Jr., 69, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at IU Health in Bloomington, Indiana, with his family by his side.

Jack was born on April 29, 1955, in Danville, Illinois. He was the son of Jack S. Barnes Sr., and Ramonda (Nicoson) Barnes.

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Oct 10, 2024

Mary Louise Gannaway, 88, of Champaign, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Carle Hospital.

She was born on May 24, 1936 in Champaign to Berl and Dorothy (Brewer) Wilson. She married James (Turp) Gannaway on December 14, 1957. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings,...

Oct 9, 2024

Richard L. Passauer, 72, of Rantoul, IL passed away at his home on October 9, 2024. He is at peace now with his Lord and Savior in heaven.

Richard was born September 12, 1952 in Kissimmee, FL, the son of Charles Passauer and Lorraine (Zebe) Sylvester.     He married Viola Mae Johnson in 1991 at the American Lutheran...

Oct 9, 2024

Harold F. Hawn met Jesus on October 9, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL.

He was born on February 4, 1937 in Champaign, IL, to Helen McCartney and John Hawn.

He had 4 brothers, John (Naomi), Jerry (Jan), Dwain (Linda), and Damon (Judy).

Harold was married to Dorothy Hicks on May 4, 1958...

Oct 8, 2024

Kathy Cooper, 64, of Rantoul, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana. She will be buried at Maplewood Cemetery in a private service. Kathy was born July 8, 1960 in Champaign to Curtis and Ersie (Luttrell) Cooper. She attended Gifford and Rantoul Schools.  She lived in Gifford most of her life until the Gifford...

Oct 8, 2024

Kathy Lynn Smith, 68, of Georgetown, IL passed away on October 8, 2024 at OSF St Joseph Medic Kathy Lynn Smith, 68, of Georgetown, IL passed away on October 8, 2024 at OSF St Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

Kathy was born on July 5, 1956 the daughter of Carl and Garnette (Brown) Ramsey...

Oct 8, 2024

Stuart Newlin, 48, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday October 8, 2024. Stuart was born January 2, 1976, the son of Jeffery and Sharon (Rogers) Newlin in Danville, Illinois. Stuart married Chasity Callahan on March 30, 2017.

Surviving Stuart is his wife Chasity Newlin, parents, Jeffery and Sharon Newlin, children, Zebadiah, Gabriel,...