Rondal J. Proffitt
Feb 23, 2024
Rondal J. Proffitt passed away on February 23, 2024 at Arcola Healthcare, where he had been living the past 15 years. He was 66. Rondal was born on June 15, 1957 in Danville, Illinois to Orval and Sarah Elizabeth Proffitt. He attended Ridge Farm schools growing up.
Rondal was a collector of many things, but he especially...
William 'Bill' C. Wilson
Feb 22, 2024
Urbana - William "Bill" C. Wilson, 70, left this earth on February 22, 2024. He was born on May 11, 1953 in Danville, IL to Chet and Dorothy Wilson.
He is survived by daughter Rachel (Toby) Wolfe, son Jackson Stockdale-Wilson, grandson Bailey (Marissa) Wolfe, special friend Patricia McFall and several cousins. He was preceded in death by...
David Swartzendruber
Feb 22, 2024
David D. Swartzendruber 85, of Champaign, IL. passed away at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024. He was born in Bloomington, IL. on October 14, 1938, the son of Herb and Fern Swartzendruber.
Dave grew up in several towns in Northern Illinois with his family settling in Princeton, IL., where Dave graduated from high school in...
Betty Sue Nicholas
Feb 21, 2024
Betty Sue Nicholas, 74, of Westville peacefully passed on February 21, 2024 at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute. She was born on January 26, 1950 in Danville, Illinois to parents Mary and Franklin Steele.
Betty was always known for her caring nature, so it came as no surprise when she became an...
Robert William Shields
Feb 21, 2024
Robert William Shields, 103, passed away on Feb. 21, 2024, just four days shy of his 104th birthday, after a brief stay at Accolades in Paxton, after a brief illness. He had resided in Rantoul the last 26 years. Robert was born on Feb. 24, 1920, in East Bend Township, Ill., to Robert Roy and Eva Johanna (Minks) Shields....
Rosemary Lee Smith
Feb 21, 2024
Rosemary Lee Smith, 81, of Henning, IL passed away at her home with her family by her side at 8:33 AM on February 21, 2024.
Rosemary was born on April 5, 1942 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Samuel and Gwen (Hall) Adams. She married Jim Smith on June 3, 1959 in Danville, IL and he survives....
Judith Smith
Feb 21, 2024
Judith A Smith, 82, of Mahomet, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Mahomet, IL.
She was born March 22, 1941 in Urbana, IL, a daughter of Thornton and Delores (Chodera) Elliott. She married Donald W Smith on November 28, 1958. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2002.
She is survived...
Kenneth Ray Hansen
Feb 21, 2024
Kenneth Ray Hansen, 58, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at 1:18 PM on February 21, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Kenneth was born on November 24, 1965, the son of Robert and Donna (Pasquale) Hansen in Danville, IL.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Tyler Ray (Ellenann...
Larry Newell, Sr
Feb 20, 2024
Larry L. Newell, Sr, 79, of Danville, IL passed away at his home on February 20, 2024 at 7:31 PM.
Larry was born on February 19, 1945 the son of Harry and Josephine Newell in Danville, IL.
Larry is survived by his life partner, Carol Willis of Danville, his children, Kristal Reed-Wolfe, Chris Newell, Larry...
Robert Zehr
Feb 19, 2024
Robert E. Zehr, 76, of Foosland passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 19, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 27, 1947, to Lester and Faith (Schertz) Zehr. Bob graduated from Fisher High School in 1966. He went on to attend both Hesston and Bethel Colleges in Kansas, graduating...