Feb 16, 2024

Steven E. Gates, 68, of Longview, IL, formerly of Champaign, IL, passed away at his home at 11:47 AM on February 16, 2024.

Steve was born on March 23, 1955 the son of Orville and Dorothy (Crawford) Gates in Champaign, IL. He married Lori Francis on November 18, 1980 in Champaign, IL and she survives.

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Feb 16, 2024

Bernt Wolfgang Lewy, CHAMPAIGN Bernt Lewy, 91, died at 8 am, on February 16 in the home he designed and built.

Bernt Lewy was born in 1932 in Berlin. It was not a good time to be Jewish in Berlin. At the age of 8 Bernt and his parents were smuggled out beneath a pile of coal...

Feb 15, 2024

Catlin Sandra E. (Howie) Smith, 83, of Catlin, passed away at 5:05 PM on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born June 30, 1940 to James S. and Pauline (Romine) Emery. She married the love of her life, James K. Howie, on May 10, 1958 in Paris, IL. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by...

Feb 14, 2024

Alyssa Marie Buck, 13, of Tilton, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois.

She was born September 18, 2010, in Danville, Illinois, daughter of Loren Buck Jr. and Angel (Bogard) Buck.

Along with her parents, Alyssa is survived by her sisters: Samantha Raimer, Serena...

Feb 14, 2024

Dolly Pippa McBradlyn was born still at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, on February 14, 2024, at 6:42pm, to parents Molly McLay and Barry Bradlyn. She was delivered at 22 weeks 3 days gestation, weighed 5.5 ounces, and measured 7.25 inches long. Dolly was originally an embryo made in New York City on January 10, 2023 with love...

Feb 14, 2024

Darrell G. Holmes, 71, of Covington. Indiana, passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on February 14, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Darrell was born September 8. 1952, to Russell and Norma Buckner Holmes in Herrin. Illinois. Darrell married Sondra (Soni) Sims on September 30, 1972.

Darrell was a serial...

Feb 13, 2024

Henning Vernell "Vic" E. Estes, 87, of Henning, IL passed away at 12:52 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home with his family. He was born November 17, 1936 to Joseph and Gladys (Foote) Estes. He married Mary L. White on June 24, 1956 in Danville, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Robin...

Feb 12, 2024

Brian M. Freeman, 59, of Veedersburg found the ultimate fishing hole on Monday, February 12, 2024 only moments after his family whispered in his ear to go catch the crappie and bluegill. He was born on December 30, 1964 to Robert and Phyllis [Wampler] Freeman in Danville, Illinois. They preceded him in death.

Brian attended North Vermilion...

Feb 11, 2024

Shirley Jean Bartley, 88, of Westville passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. She was born at home on February 8, 1936 to parents Dayton and Ruth Elliot Carter.

Proud of being born and raised in Georgetown, Shirley attended Georgetown Schools. After school, she worked...

Feb 11, 2024

Candy L. Gurney, 58, formerly of Westville passed away on February 11, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born December 30, 1965 in Danville to parents Jerry and Roxy [Calloway] Bertelli. Candy attended Westville High School and graduated with the Class of 85.

She was a CNA for several years before deciding her passion...