Dec 25, 2024

Michael Charles Artman of Sidell, Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare, Danville, Illinois. Michael was born March 9, 1952 in Danville, Illinois to the late Paul Artman and Margaret (Lamb) Artman. 

 Michael graduated from Georgetown High School in 1970 and attended Southern Illinois University majoring in Journalism. He was the bass player for a rock band called...

Dec 24, 2024

Rusty Lane Smith, 68, of Newport passed away on December 24, 2024 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on March 21, 1956 in Colorado Springs to Conrad and Zelma (Miller) Smith. He was a graduate of Ramona High School and most recently worked at Langley Trucking for nearly a decade. 

 Rusty will forever be remembered as the...

Dec 22, 2024

Carol S. Hicks, 85, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly from Danville, IL, after declining health since June, made her transition on 12/22/2024 in the arms of her daughter. 

She is survived by her daughter Vikki Hicks (Greg Pallaske), special cousins David (Karen) Stimac, Troy (Mandy) Stimac, Travis Stimac, & Molly Stimac, sister-in-law Pat Holycross, special nieces Kate Sprouls, Joyce Strong &...

Dec 22, 2024

Mrs. Roberta Mae (Kennedy) Mayer, age 83, of Westville, IL, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1941, in Scottland, IL, a daughter of the late Henry Alfred and Cecil Elcinda (Carpenter) Kennedy.‍

Roberta was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jan Joseph Mayer; son, Jeffrey A. Mayer, and...

Dec 20, 2024

Marion Dale Hollingsworth, 93, of Danville died on Friday December 20. He was born on March 8, 1931 in Newport Indiana, the son of the late Oscar E. and Gladys Brown Hollingsworth.

Services will be held on Monday, December 30, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 215 N Division St, in Cayuga, Indiana. Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 2:00...

Dec 20, 2024

Chad Chaney, 52, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Rantoul, IL passed away on December 20, 2024 in Decatur.

He was born August 18, 1972 in Champaign, IL, a son of Gayle and Dorothy (McLamb) Chaney.

He is survived by his father Gayle Chaney of Rantoul, his mother Dorothy Miller in Anchorage, AK, grandparents Joyce and...

Dec 20, 2024

William (Bill) “Hamburger Bill” Williams, 77, of Covington, Indiana, who left his family peacefully on December 20, 2024, with a heavy heart as they announce the passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of our community. Bill was born the son of Ruby and Leonard Waldon, born August 9, 1947, in Laurel, Maryland. Bill married the love...

Dec 19, 2024

Michael A Stephens, 50, of Bismarck, IL passed away at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL on December 19, 2024. 

Michael was born on April 14, 1974 the son of Michael and Judy (George) Stephens in Danville, IL. He married Melinda Jo Hack on December 5, 1998 in Oakwood, IL and she survives.

He is survived by his wife, best...

Dec 18, 2024

Ruth M. Scott, 97, of Rantoul, IL died on December 18, 2024 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, IL. She was born December 25, 1926 in Delavan, IL, a daughter of Ernest and Lydia (Roudenbush) Meador.  She married Eugene “Scotty” Scott on September 7, 1947 in Bloomington, IL.  He preceded her in death on July 8, 2028. She is...

Dec 17, 2024

 

 

Michael “Mikey Wayne” Mackey 10, from Mahomet IL, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on March 18, 2014, in Jacksonville NC. The son of Branden Mackey and Tara Kesler Mackey. He is survived by his parents, sister Izzy, grandparents Mike and Karen Kesler, Chris and Vicki Mackey, Janet and Larry...