Robert Andrew Larson

Aug 24, 2013

Robert “Bob” Andrew Larson, 89, of Danville, passed away at 8:08 PM on August 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1924, in Vermilion County, the son of Clint and Catherine (Burtan) Larson, both preceding him in death. He married Esther Dolbee on May 5, 1951 in Danville. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters,...

June Elinor Stirn

Aug 23, 2013

Danville- June Elinor Stirn, 93, of Danville, passed away on August 23, 2013 at Hawthrone Inn Nursing Home. She was born on June 3, 1920 in Harvey, IL to Flossie and Felix Weides. She was married to Henry Stirn on February 19, 1944. Henry preceded her in death on May 1, 1998. She is survived by her daughter Donna...

Vanessa D. Garretson

Aug 22, 2013

CHAMPAIGN-Vanessa D. Garretson, 58, of Champaign passed away at 3:15pm on Thursday (August 22, 2013) at her home. Vanessa was born on February 24, 1955 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of George and LaVerne (Hanna) Garretson. They preceded her in death. She is survived by her life love, Rosita Gordon of Champaign; brother, Steve (Vicki) Garretson; two sisters, Valerie...

Sonja J. Mcmanaway

Aug 22, 2013

Sonja J. McManaway 74, of Seymour, IL left this life at 4:05 p.m.Thursday Aug. 22, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Sonja was born Sept. 3, 1938 in Champaign, IL to Chester D. and Margaret McDanell Blue. She married Edwin McManaway on Nov. 13, 1954 in Shelbyville, IL. He survives. Other survivors include a son Todd (Rhinda) McManaway...

Betty Jean Eads

Aug 22, 2013

Betty Jean “BJ” Eads, 67, of Danville, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Williamsport, IN to Tom and Edna (Mackey) Spence. She married John Eads on October 6, 1985. Betty is survived by one daughter, Tammy (David) Bugle of Covington, IN; four step-daughters, Cindi (Brian) Carnaghi of Tilton,...

Charles Mclaughlin

Aug 21, 2013

Danville- Charles William McLaughlin, 87, 0f Tilton, passed away on August 21, 2013. Born February 20, 1926 in Fountain County, IN. Son of Charles E and Olga H McLaughlin. Surviving him are five children, Pamela (Chip) Barnett, IL. Charlotte Musson, MO. Tracy (David) Rusk, IL. April (Don) Samol, SC. And John Charles McLaughlin; also surviving are nine grandkids and...

Joann C. Draper

Aug 20, 2013

Joann C. Draper, 78, of Westville, passed away at 2:29 am on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at her home. She was born on May 23, 1935 in Taylorville, IL to Fred and Isabelle (Shumolis) Kupcik. She married Gerald E. Draper on May 4, 1969, in Tilton. He survives. Joann is also survived by three brothers, Andrew, Ronald and Anthony...

Neoma Wright

Aug 20, 2013

Neoma R. Wright, 77, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her home. She was born on May 23, 1936 in Catlin, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Nellie (Cox) Thomas. She married Harley Wright. He preceded her in death in 2005. Surviving her are one sister- Alma “Jane” Lovett, two granddaughters- Diana (Scott Bracey) Wright...

Delores 'Tooty' D. Rice

Aug 19, 2013

Delores D. Tooty Rice, 89, of Georgetown, passed away at 1:35am, Monday, August 19, 2013, at Pleasant Meadows Christian Village, Chrisman. She was born on November 20, 1923, in Veedersburg, IN, the daughter of James O. and Mary E. {Reid} Hayes, both deceased. She was united in marriage to William F. Rice, Sr. in November 1942 until his passing...

Troy Johnson

Aug 19, 2013

Troy Johnson, 45, of Georgetown, passed away at 3:38pm, Monday, August 19, 2013, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born on May 14, 1968, in Danville to Darlene {Kuykendall} Long, who preceded him in death. Those who will miss him include: his civil partner, John Wright; his brothers, Fred (Hope) Johnson & Darrell Long; his sister, Christina Davis;...