Willard Dale Thornton
Apr 3, 2025
Willard Dale Thornton, born on May 24, 1954, in Danville, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Danville, Illinois. He dedicated 42 years of his life to housekeeping at OSF Sacred Heart in Danville, embodying a work ethic matched only by his remarkable kindness. Willard was known for having the biggest heart; nobody was ever a stranger to him.
Among...
Jack L. Baird
Apr 3, 2025
Jack Baird, 90, of Indianola, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home with family by his side.
Jack was born on March 7, 1935, the son of Orval and Irene (Minnick) Baird.
He married Mary McDaniel on August 26, 1961. Mary preceded him in death on June 12, 2020.
Jack is survived by two sons: Jim Baird of Indianola and Chuck...
Daniel Fortner
Apr 3, 2025
Daniel K. Fortner, also known as “Stretch”, “Danny” and “Big Dan”, of Newport, Indiana passed away Thursday April 3rd.
Dan was born April 9, 1949, in Clinton IN. to Norma “Annabelle” Robertson and Donald “Jack” Fortner.
Dan married M. Ann Kimball in 1971 and later married Peggy Griffin on November 7, 1986, in Newport IN.
Survivors include two daughters: Sheila (Theo) Keller of...
David Netterfield
Apr 3, 2025
David James Netterfield, 86, of Rantoul went to the Lord on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 Friday, April 11, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul. Fr. Verrier and Fr. Phelps will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lux Memorial...
Phyllis A. Miller
Apr 3, 2025
Phyllis Miller, age 93 of Ridge Farm, passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2025. She was born Phyllis Ann Edwards August 13, 1931, in Georgetown to Ben Edwards, Jr. and Pluma Grace Brooks Edwards. On January 13, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Grider in Covington IN. They raised three children together, two daughters and...
Milton Bryant
Apr 2, 2025
Milton Bryant, 87, of Danville passed away on April 2, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. He was born on January 12, 1938, to the late Raymond and Estella Bryant in State Line, Indiana, where he and his siblings were raised.
Milton had a long and varied career, working at several printing presses that included Interstate, Eureka,...
Robert "Bob" David Link Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Robert "Bob" David Link Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Alvin, Illinois, on April 2, 2025, with his beloved wife, Tish Link, by his side. Born on February 20, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, Bob graced this world for a remarkable 68 years, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, passion, and familial love.
Bob dedicated twenty years of his...
Jeffery Charles Yerem
Apr 1, 2025
Jeffery Charles Yerem, born on September 23, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Jeffery enjoyed fishing, watching old movies, and listening to 1970s music. Jeffery was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and NASCAR.
He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Ryan) Robinson, his granddaughter Syndey Rae Robinson, and the mother of his...
F. Bruce Spires
Apr 1, 2025
Bruce Spires, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Covington on April 1, 2025. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 24, 1956 to the late Paul and Norma Spires.
Bruce dedicated 42 years of his life to working at Quaker Oats in Danville before retiring in 2018. A passionate Harley rider, he cherished the freedom of the...
Christopher D. Decker
Apr 1, 2025
Christopher D. Decker, 65, of Mahomet, passed away on April 1, 2025. Chris was born on June 27, 1959, in Gibson City, the son of Terry Warren and Sharon May (Finis) Decker.
For many years, Chris proudly served as a police officer in Gibson City, where he became a trusted figure in the local community. His commitment to public service was...