Sep 25, 2024

Michael Grube, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away on September 25, 2024, at Harrison’s Crossing. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Indianapolis to the late Ernest and Norma (Wicker) Grube. Michael grew up in Indianapolis, where he helped his family work in their greenhouses, growing produce such as lettuce, tomatoes, and various other vegetables. After graduating high...

Sep 24, 2024

Jack D. Russell, 72, of Gifford, IL passed away at 11:37 on September 24, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital following a brief illness. Jack was born on December 5, 1951 at Lockbourne AFB in Ohio. He was the son of Roscoe G. and Norma (Beasecker) Russell. They preceded him in death.

He married Carol Booker,...

Sep 24, 2024

Judith Dewlen, 80, of Covington, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2024, at St Mary’s Assisted Living in Lafayette, Indiana. Judy was born May 20, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Dale and Mildred (Snyder) Warren. Judy married the love of her life, Phillip Dewlen on November 17, 1962. He preceded her in death on May...

Sep 23, 2024

Paul Franklin “Frank” Olinger, Sr., 82, of Danville, accepted the Lord and passed away at 2:25 AM on September 23, 2024 at his home in Danville, IL.

Frank was born on November 8, 1941 the son of Charles B. and Letha Evelyn (McQueen) Olinger in Danville, IL. He married Judy Kirkpatrick on April 3, 1971...

Sep 23, 2024

Ramona Rauch, 87, of Rantoul passed away at Accolade on Fulton in Paxton, on the evening of Monday, Sept. 23, 2023. A private burial will be held at Maplewood Cemetery, Rantoul. She was born May 7, 1937, in Canada, a daughter of Gregory and Kathleen (Servier) Posey.  She married Robert Rauch on April 15, 1955, in Bremerton, Wash. He...

Sep 23, 2024

Mark Scott Tate:

A Life Well-Lived, Full of Heart, Humor, Music and Trivia

Mark Scott Tate, born April 6, 1958, and passing on September 23, 2024, lived a life dedicated to family, community, and the occasional epic trivia battle. Raised in Ridge Farm, Illinois, Mark graduated from Ridge Farm Township High...

Sep 22, 2024

Leo G. Downing, Jr, 95, of Oakwood, IL passed away at 3:04 AM on September 22, 2024 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.

Leo was born on August 8, 1929 in Middlefork Township in Vermilion County the son of Leo “Bill” and Nettie (Watson) Downing. He married Esther V. Drollinger on September...

Sep 22, 2024

Roberta Dodge Allen was born May 4, 1948 in Mineola, New York to parents Arthur J. Allen and Edith Anne (Robinson) Allen. She was the oldest of four children and grew up in Port Washington, Long Island, New York. She graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High School in 1966. She received a degree in Education from the State University...

Sep 22, 2024

Rezetta “Rozy” Smalls, 46, of Rantoul passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at home. She was born Sept. 14, 1978, on Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, a daughter of Rochell Mercer. She is survived by her mother; son, Trae Mercer-Martin of Rantoul; and brother, Alex Gomes of Rantoul. She had an intense love for learning, earning multiple degrees....

Sep 21, 2024

Curtis Robert Darling, 90, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2024. It was very peaceful. He was comfortable in his chair and then was in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

Curtis was born August 24, 1934 in Shawano, Wisconsin. Being raised in Wisconsin caused a sincere life-long love of cheese, which he then...