Apr 15, 2024

Viola Passauer, 87, of Rantoul, died at OSF Hospital, Urbana on Monday April 15, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Richard Passauer, who resides in Rantoul. They were married in 1991. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. She was also married to Gerald E. Johnson Sr. from 1952-1972. He passed in 2014, and was a...

Apr 15, 2024

On Monday, April 15, 2024, Lola was reunited with her late husband, three of her children, two grandsons and many others whom she loved and cherished.

Lola was born in Clayhole KY on April 17, 1939, a daughter of Albert and Vicy (Nix) Landrum.  She married Adrion Stidham on April 11, 1955 in Jackson, KY.  He preceded...

Apr 15, 2024

Roger L. White, 87, of Rantoul died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday (April 15, 2024) at home. Funeral services will be at 11 Monday morning at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul. The Rev. David Ashby will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Rantoul. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at...

Apr 15, 2024

Dorothy Sjuts Bunten, 82, of Rantoul died peacefully at home at 7:06 a.m. Sunday (April 14, 2024). She was born on Feb. 10, 1942, to Henry and Katie (Onnen) Sjuts. She married James Bunten on July 11, 1980, in Rantoul. He survives. Dorothy attended St. Joseph High School and went on to attend Mr. Michael's school of cosmetology, receiving...

Apr 15, 2024

Ronald Eugene Lee, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, community spirit, and family.

Ron was born on September 9, 1942, in Hammond, Ind, to Emerson E. and Dolores J. (Cook) Lee. He grew up in...

Apr 12, 2024

David L. Chestnut of Champaign was called to heaven on April 12, 2024 after a battle with brain cancer. He was born October 6, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois, the second child of William G. and Florence Chestnut. She survives.

He is also survived by his wife, Cynthia, of Champaign and brothers William F. (Kim) Chestnut of Pleasant...

Apr 12, 2024

Leona Elizabeth Dufour Hardesty, 76, of Danville, died on Friday, April 12, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Leona was born on February 6, 1948 in Danville, IL the daughter of Louis Emile Dufour and Helen Leona Orr Dufour. She married David Wesley Hardesty Jr. on January 10, 1967 and he survives. Leona and David recently celebrated...

Apr 12, 2024

Sherry Dieu, 76, of Paris, IL, passed away on April 12, 2024 at Twin Lakes Rehab and Healthcare Center.

She is survived by her sister Gina Noerenberg, brother Randy (Patricia) Ford, Daughter Linda (Donald) Clarey, son Robert (Donna) Dieu, grandsons Ryan (Erin) Wells, and Blake (Sarah) Wells, great-grandchildren Thomas, Alyssa, Taylor, and Gavin Wells, and many other...

Apr 12, 2024

Danville James "Jim" William Truskosky, 82, of Danville passed away at 10:39 AM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born October 27, 1941 in Danville to Charles and Alma (Rose) Truskosky. He married Glenda Powell with whom he had four children. Jim and Glenda later divorced but remained good friends until her...

Apr 12, 2024

Blanche Omerine Russian, 104, of Westville passed away on April 12, 2024 at Hawthorne Inn in Danville. She was born on March 12, 1920 in Westville to the late Louis and Georgette (nee Champomier) Parmentier. She graduated with the Class of 1939 from Westville High School.

Blanche married John "Catlin" Russian on July 1, 1944 in Westville....