Robert "Robby" John Koch, Jr.

May 19, 2025

Robert “Robby” John Koch Jr., 62, of Danville, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on May 19, 2025.

Robby was born in Danville, Illinois, on October 9, 1962, to Robert and Mary Lou Koch. He attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Danville High School. He later proudly served in the U.S. Army and went on to work in...

Earl Lindsey

May 17, 2025

Earl Eugene Lindsey, 76, of Urbana, IL, formerly of Bismarck, IL passed away at 3:10 PM on May 17, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Earl was born on May 15, 1949 in Danville, IL the son of Carl and Helen (Myers) Lindsey. He married Jacqueline Siddens on January 25, 1969 in Bismarck, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his...

Carol Courson

May 17, 2025

Carol Courson, 82, of Danville, IL passed away at 7:05 AM on May 17, 2025 at her home with her family by her side.

Carol was born on January 8, 1943 in Danville, IL the daughter of John and Ruth Laverne Korso (Edwards). She married her husband of 63 years, Michael “Mick” Courson on January 26, 1962 in Champaign, IL and...

Daniel Mukai

May 17, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Mukai, born on August 18, 1957, in Stuttgart, Germany, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Dan was known for his warm spirit and unwavering support of his family.

Dan dedicated his life to nurturing his family. He survives by his devoted wife, Shirley "Fine" Mukai. Together, they raised...

Jarrett J. Levette

May 16, 2025

Jarrett Jaymes Levette, 35, of Danville, Illinois, formerly of Henning, Illinois, died peacefully in his home on May 16, 2025 at 6:58 a.m.

Jarrett was born on July 23rd, 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of Ellen D. Thatcher and James E. Levette Sr. He was raised in Henning, Illinois with his grandparents John and Mary Thacher. He loved his...

Jean Carolyn Emerson

May 15, 2025

Danville – Jean Carolyn Emerson, 85, of Danville passed away at 12:05 AM on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Hawthorne Inn of Danville. She was born on October 15, 1939 in Louisville, KY to James and Mary (Spalding) Downs.

She is survived by two sons, William “Bill” (Vickie) Herron of Danville and James “Rick” (Cathy) Herron of Danville; five grandchildren, Jamie...

John "Jack" W. Brown

May 15, 2025

Danville – John “Jack” W. Brown, 87, of Danville passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana at 11:46 AM on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1937 to Clarence and Mary (Adamson) Brown. He married Erma I. Osgood on June 6, 1970. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2020.

He is survived by a...

Sharon Kaye Winslow

May 15, 2025

Danville – Sharon Kaye Winslow, 82, of Danville passed away at 6:26 PM on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 17, 1942 in Danville to Francis and Margaret (Erven) Zimmerman. She married Richard L. Dokey on August 22, 1958. She later married Walter Curtis Winslow on December 27,1974. He survives.

Also surviving are six children,...

Muriel Jean Cullen

May 15, 2025

Muriel "Mary" Cullen, 94, a long-time resident of Rantoul, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Savoy, Illinois. She was born in Wickham Market, England, the daughter of Alan and Edith Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cullen, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran.

Mary had a career in the Rantoul City Schools and retired as a...

Carson Vericker

May 14, 2025

Carson Keith Vericker, known as Corky, was born on December 24, 1959, in Marianna Arkansas. He passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Urbana, Illinois.

Corky was married to his wife Janie for 45 years. Leaving Arkansas was hard, but they relocated to Rantoul, IL in 1986. They raised their 3 sons there and grew into the community through sports...