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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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,...
Amy Jo Foster
Jul 3, 2025
Amy Jo Foster, born on September 21, 1976, in Urbana, Illinois, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital, on July 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of Merle Griffin and Jeri Lea (Gillespie) Buckley.
Amy worked for 23 years at the Champaign County Treasurer’s Office. She enjoyed her career and gave it her all. Amy married her childhood...
Donald "Don" Wiese, II
Jul 2, 2025
Donald “Don” Wiese II, 59, of Danville, IL walked through the valley of the shadow of death into the arms of Jesus on July 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL. His mother and brother were at his side.
Don was born on February 5, 1966 in Danville, IL the older son of Donald and Patsy (Raymond)...
Melody Alice Williams
Jul 2, 2025
Melody Alice Williams, 71, of Danville, IL departed this life and joined the angels while surrounded by loved ones at 2:45 AM on July 2, 2025 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.
Melody was born on September 3, 1953 the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Reling) Bush in Michigan City, IN. She spent her early life in Chesterton,...