Carol Hampton Ball Hitt Salczynski

Jul 10, 2025

Carol Hampton Ball Hitt Salczynski, 98, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025 surrounded by her family.

She was born June 5, 1927 in the The Plains, VA, the daughter of St. Elmo and Grace (Creel) Ball. She married Morris A. Hitt on June 29, 1946 in the The Plains, VA. He preceded her in death on July 10,...

Trace Conover

Jul 9, 2025

Trace Conover, a dedicated firefighter and EMT, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Champaign, Illinois, at the age of 30. Born on January 14, 1995, in Kankakee, Illinois, Trace's life was marked by passion, service, and an unwavering commitment to his community.

From an early age, Trace exhibited a strong sense of purpose and a drive to help others. He...

Gerald Sarver

Jul 9, 2025

Gerald W. Sarver, 87, of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2025, at OSF Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born on November 13th, 1937, in Pembroke, Virginia. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring after 27 years of service in 1984 as a Master Sergeant. 

Gerald was a proud family man who loved...

Gary Langley

Jul 9, 2025

Gary J. Langley, 75, of Covington, Indiana passed away Wednesday July 9 at home following a long battle with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Gary was born May 27, 1950 in Danville, Illinois to Leland “Pete” Langley and Barbara (Kilby) Langley. Gary is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lynn Dunkerly Langley, daughter Sharon (Andrew) Toon, Terre Haute, Indiana, brother Lary...

Linda Joyce Kennedy

Jul 9, 2025

Linda Joyce Kennedy (Trahan) from Mahomet, IL passed away July 9, 2025. Born on March 1, 1953, in Waterville, Maine, Linda was the daughter of Raymond and Juliette Trahan. Linda is survived by her beloved husband, Richard G. Kennedy, with whom she shared 34 years of love. She was a proud mother to her daughter, Amber (Marceau) Chapman (Bill), and...

Michael Ray Sams

Jul 9, 2025

Perrysville, IN – Michael Ray Sams passed away surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Michael was born in Danville to the late Sammy L. Sams and late Barbara A. (Jumps) Sams on June 2, 1960.

He leaves behind fiancée, Penny Swider of Perrysville; daughter Michelle Ann (Ryan Baker) Sams of Endeavor, Wisconsin; brothers Donnie (Mona Heger) Sams of...

David John Lowery

Jul 7, 2025

Danville – David John Lowery, 67, of Danville passed away at 5:43 AM on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home. He was born January 30, 1958 in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Margaret (Holmberg) Lowery. He married the love of his life, Christine Sloger, on August 10, 1991 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Danville. She survives.

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Terry Lee Buchanan

Jul 6, 2025

Terry Lee Buchanan, 79, of Monticello, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1945, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Fenimore and Marian (Hoffman) Buchanan.

Terry leaves behind a loving family, including his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Ann Buchanan; children, Joie (David) Edbrooke, Tera (Doug) Jones, Monica Williams, and Travis...

Eric Joseph Schwalm

Jul 6, 2025

Eric Joseph Schwalm, 73, of Champaign, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1951, in Springfield, IL, the son of Charles and Agnes (Benanti) Schwalm.

Eric is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sharon (Fee) Schwalm, and their children, Melody Schwalm of Rantoul, Nathan Schwalm of Urbana, and Ethan Schwalm...

James "Jim" L VanEtta

Jul 4, 2025

James (Jim) L VanEtta, 87, of Covington, IN passed away at 3:31 AM on July 4, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

James was born on October 4, 1937 the son of Gladys Nixon in Flat Rock, IL. He married Barbara (Dianne) LaMont on May 23, 1959 in Farmer City, IL and she survives.

Survivors include his wife,...