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...

Sergio Coronado-Mora

Jan 20, 2025

Sergio Coronado Mora of Chicago, IL passed away on January 20, 2025, in the loving presence of his son. Beloved father, uncle, brother, and grandfather.

 Sergio was born September 8, 1938, in Mexico City, Mexico. Sergio spent his youth in Mexico playing soccer for the National Team – Youth Division and professionally for Atlante F.C. He came to the United States...

Brian H. Neverman

Jan 18, 2025

Brian H. Neverman, 47, of Tolono passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born in Champaign on March 3, 1977, the son of Paula Sheffler. 

Brian lived life to the fullest, always embracing new adventures and experiences. He cherished being a father and took immense pride in sharing his children’s accomplishments with everyone he met. Brian is survived by...

John A. Vilkanskas, Jr.

Jan 17, 2025

John A. Vilkanskas Jr., a former resident of Westville, passed away at his home in Springfield, Oregon on January 17, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on August 14, 1945, in Danville, Illinois, to the late John and Eleanor Vilkanskas.

John attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Schlarman High School. A few years after high school,...

Teyonna N. L. Moore

Jan 17, 2025

Teyonna Nyomi Leveah was born on June 7, 2018 to her loving parents, Terrence Jr (TJ) Moore and Jaleesa Adams, establishing the fourth generation of women in our beautiful family. Her dark-brown button eyes opened to countless smiles of love, kisses, “can I hold her” and baby-talk from a family-foundation saturated in love, love, love!

She attended...