Dec 29, 2023

Shirley Johnson, 82, of Champaign, IL. passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, in Champaign, IL. She was born in Urbana, IL. the daughter of Clarence and Ilene (Ronk) Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Nancy) Johnson, Jeffery (Maggie) Johnson, daughters, Denise (Chris) Hoffman, Stephanie (Greg) Moudy, siblings, Ronald (Janet) Smith, William (Merry) Smith, J.R....

Dec 28, 2023

Irma Lee (Prather) Crist of Zionsville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord December 28,2023 at the age of 98. Irma Lee was born to Dewey and Mabel (Wilcoxen) Prather on November 15, 1925, and grew up in the small town of Rileysburg, Indiana. She graduated from Perrysville High School in 1943. After graduating from Indiana Teachers College,...

Dec 28, 2023

Danville, IL. Larry Raymond Lawson, 76, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

He was born January 3, 1947, in Danville, son of the late Glen and Glesna (Groner) Lawson.

He met the love of his life, Toni Deeken, at Garfield Grade School and dated all through high school...

Dec 27, 2023

Sandra M. (Birge) Keeling Knight, 80, of Covington, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2023, in Indianapolis Indiana. Sandy was born on August 28, 1943, in Danville, IL the daughter of Acie Levi and Viola Marie (Wood) Birge both of whom preceded her in death. Survivors include her children Brenda (John) Wood of Washington State, Rhonda (Tim) Hall...

Dec 27, 2023

Steven "Peaceman" McKinney, 65, of Georgetown died peace full at his home surrounded by loved ones. Steve was a graduate of Georgetown High School; He was a free spirit and worked at many jobs before settling at Truck driving for many years. He moved back to his childhood home to care for his mother in her later years. Steve...

Dec 25, 2023

Carolyn S. Carter 83, of Champaign, IL. passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Urbana, Il. She was born on December 16, 1940, in Danville, IL. the daughter of Gordon and Alta (Jones) Carter.

She is survived by her sisters, Connie Carter and Celia Hitzeroth (Carter). She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers,...

Dec 23, 2023

Judith Sawyer 83, of Georgetown passed away on Saturday December 23, 2023, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville with her family by her side. Judy was born January 7, 1940, in Georgetown, the daughter of Joseph and Thelma (Cook) Drotos Jr. Judy married the love of her life Cliff Sawyer on October 4, 1959. Cliff survives.

Dec 22, 2023

Danville Barbara Ann Waclaw, 94, of Danville passed away at 3:25 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2023 at her home. She was born April 7, 1929 in Danville to William and Gladys L. (Wyatt) Silverman. Barbara grew up in Danville, IL where she lived most of her life. For 10 years, she lived on a beautiful piece of land...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" D. Yecny, 90, of Champaign passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born in Fresno, CA on May 27, 1933, the son of James and Gertrude Yecny. On September 20, 1958, Bob married Joan Miner and they spent 63 years together before her passing on March 13, 2022.

Bob is survived by his...

Dec 21, 2023

Muncie, IL. Tonia L. Farnum, 63, of Muncie, IL., passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home.

She was born April 27, 1960, in Danville, IL., daughter of the late George and Jaunita (Bell) Brooks.

She is survived by her children: Corey (Carol) Brooks of St. Joe, IL, Kevin Farnum (Rachel) of Geneseo,...