Everett Lewis Laury

Feb 24, 2024

Everett Lewis Laury, 91, passed away on February 24 at Goldwater Care in Danville, IL. He was born August 31, 1932 (a day when the Cubs beat the Giants 10-9) in Chicago, IL to parents Everett Moses Laury and Erma Lewis Laury.

Ev, as he was known to those closest to him, is survived by Peggy, his...

Sarah Blunier

Feb 23, 2024

Sarah Blunier 71, of Mahomet, IL. passed away on February 23 ,2024 in Mahomet. She was born on October 4, 1952, in Wilmington, NC. the daughter of Donald and Helen Willard, they precede her in death.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Tom, brothers, Thomas (Paulette) Willard, Steven (Shirley) Willard, daughter, Shelly Ann Blunier,...

Karyn Turk

Feb 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Karyn S. Turk announce her peaceful passing on February 23, 2024 at the age of 83 years young.

She was born on July 31, 1940, in Champaign Illinois, to Russell (Alfred) and Dorothy (Ohms) Fulfer.

She is survived by her children, Mark Turk, Lony (Richard) Folts,...

Margaret Rutan

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret Rutan, 85, of Danville, Illinois passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at her home.

She was born September 27, 1938, in Danville, IL., daughter of the late John and Zola (Robertson) Sands.

She married Richard Rutan on August 24, 1956, in Tilton, IL., and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2009....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....