DANVILLE - Robert L. “Bob” Epmeier, 82, of Danville passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Born November 24, 1932 in Danville, he was the son of Virgil and Pauline (Everett) Epmeier. He has been with the love of his life, Rosalinda (Rose) Walker, for nearly 35 years; and they were married in 2000....
Jack C. Strahl passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Jack was a devoted husband, adored father and grandfather. He was the foundation, heart, soul and wit of his small family. An astute businessman, Jack was the longtime operator of Frank J. Strahl & Sons Inc., a Danville institution founded by his father in 1924....
Potomac - Charles Jack “Poppy” Bergman, 76, of Potomac IL. passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL January 31, 2015. Charles was born the son of Charles and Matilda Bergman on August 20, 1938 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Charles married his sweetheart Helen Cornell on May 12, 1958 in Paris IL. She survives. Jack is also survived by...
Ruth E. (Payne) (Bussard) Del Valley, 96, of Covington, IN went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2015 at the Waters of Covington Nursing Home. She was born on November 23, 1918 in Linton, IN, the daughter of Ira and Edna (Bedwell) Shake. Ruth was united in marriage on November 8, 1934 to Ralph Payne who...
Danville - Ethel C. Hillygus-Dabels, 90, of Danville passed away at 10:30 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville. She was born on May 13, 1924 in Chicago, IL to William A. and Ethel W. (Swanson) Carelson. She first married Glenn Hillygus, Sr. with whom she had two sons. She later...
Danville - Barbara L. Harper, 57, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2015 in her home in Danville. Barbara was born the daughter of Lee and Martha Harper on October 31, 1957 in Danville, Illinois. Barbara is survived by her loving daughter and best friend Angela (Cory) Willhite of Danville; three special grandsons Austin Willhite, Jonathan Willhite, and Caleb...
James “Jim” B. Britton Sr of Danville IL. passed away after a long courageous battle with lung disease at 10:16am on Friday January 30, 2015 on his 82nd birthday at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville, IL. He was born on January 30, 1933 in Tilton, IL the son of Henry C. And Edith (Johnson) Britton. Jim married...
CHAMPAIGN - Jessica Dupree, 35, of Champaign passed this life on January 30, 2015. She had battled a long illness of Ovarian Cancer, and was very brave and courageous. She did all that she could to win this battle and was an inspiration to all for her courage and fighting spirit. Jessica was born on August 14, 1979 in...
Natosha Griffin 32, of Sidell, passed away Friday January 30, 2015 in Sidell. She was born on July 5, 1982 in Danville, the daughter of Wade Griffin and Patricia Hooker. They will miss her dearly. She will also be missed by; her two daughters, Myka Ingram and Maddison Walker; her brothers, Wade (Kristen) Griffin of Indianola, Butch (Krystal) Griffin...
Danville - Lewis E. “Gene” Hastings was born on January 21, 1934 and left this earth for heaven on January 27, 2015. God gave him a very full and enriching 81 years of life. Gene was the son of Charles and Vivian Cronkhite, who both preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two wives; Betty, to...