Douglas Hylbert

Jan 27, 2025

Douglas A. Hylbert, 63, of Las Cruces, N.M., passed away Jan. 27, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 17, 1961, in Champaign, a son of Leonard and Jane (Welborn) Hylbert. He is survived by his parents of Rantoul; a sister, Sue (Roger) Campbell of Rantoul; and a brother, Dale (Lynn) Hylbert of Rossville. He was preceded in death...

Teresa Vandewalker

Jan 27, 2025

Teresa Vandewalker, 65, of Georgetown, Illinois, passed away on Monday January 27, 2025, at Cale Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Teresa was born in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Hester) Lack on September 16, 1959. She married Gregory Vandewalker on October 15, 1992. He passed away on May 25, 2024.

Teresa leaves behind her children; Sean (Lisa) Conklin,...

James H. "Jim" Ellis

Jan 27, 2025

James H. “Jim” Ellis, 92, of Danville passed away at 8:36 PM on January 27, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville, IL.

Jim was born on August 25, 1932 the son of Harold and Mildred (Crawford) Ellis. He married Josephine Ann Flannery on January 29, 1952 in Watseka, IL and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2019.

Jim will be...

Maureen Newman

Jan 25, 2025

Maureen Susan Newman, aged 75, of Champaign, IL, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born on July 1, 1949, in Tacoma, Washington, to Violet and John Dahl. Maureen was known for her kind heart, quick wit, and a touch of delightful stubbornness.

She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, cherishing her family above all else. Maureen was...

Daniel C. Alexander

Jan 25, 2025

Daniel Charles Alexander, 80, of Mahomet passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born December 19, 1944, in Christopher, IL.

“Dan” or “Danny” to friends and family, he was an educator for 40 years. After completing his Masters degree at Southern Illinois University, he accepted a position on the Mathematics faculty at Parkland...

Frederick (Steve) Weir

Jan 25, 2025

Frederick Stephen Weir (Steve), 66, of Cayuga, Indiana, passed away at his home on January 25, 2025. Steve was born on July 17, 1958, to Frederick Gene and Alma Louise (Allen) Weir.

 Steve was preceded in death by his parents and a niece Stephanie Sue Ann Weir, brothers in law Randy Wilson and Len Stewart.

Steve leaves behind three siblings, Susie Wilson,...

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...