Ruth D. Hodshire
Apr 14, 2026
Ruth D. Hodshire, 91, of Danville, passed away at Hawthorne Inn on April 14, 2026.
She has gone to be with her Lord and her husband, Robert, who went to be with the Lord, October 22, 2006.
Ruth was born in Cass Lake, MN, February 5, 1935 to Albert and Irene (Anderson) Mullen.
Ruth accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of...
Rena J. Hamm
Apr 12, 2026
Danville – Rena Jean Hamm, 76, a lifelong resident of Danville, passed away at her home after a long illness on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She married Walter C. Hamm on July 5, 2002, in Danville. He survives.
Also surviving are two children, Nathan (Rimi) Bantz of Sasebo, Japan and Natalee (George) Wolf of Danville; four grandchildren, Saine, Saina, Saiya, and...
Kay Elizabeth Shaner
Apr 10, 2026
Kay Elizabeth Shaner, 86, of Danville, passed away with her family by her side on April 10, 2026.
Kay was born on February 14, 1940, the daughter of William and Myrle Izetta (Goodall) Kilbourne in Danville. She was the special granddaughter of Myrtle Carter and niece of the Doyle and Lionel Goodall families.
Survivors include her husband of over 18 years, John...
Mary Mitchem
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Mitchem, a devoted caretaker and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Urbana, Illinois. Born on February 19, 1937, in Catlin, Illinois, Mary’s life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her dedicated service to her community, including many years as a valued member of the Carle Hospital Auxiliary.
Mary’s warmth and compassion were...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Naylor
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Wayne Naylor, 83, Newport, Indiana, passed away at his residence with his family by his side on April 8, 2026.
Bob was born on August 17, 1942, in Cayuga, Indiana, the son of Noble Lee and Norah Lee Naylor. On February 5, 1963, he married the love of his life, Vera E. Naylor (Moore), at the Cayuga Church of the...
William Martin
Apr 8, 2026
William Roy Martin, 90, of Danville, IL passed away at 11:45 PM on April 8, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
William was born on September 25, 1935 in Cissna Park, IL the son of Albert and Mollie (Hoppman) Martin. He married Joyce Unverferth Plotner on January 3, 1992 in Danville, IL and she survives.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce...
Ken Morton
Apr 5, 2026
Kenneth Morton 90, of Mahomet, IL. passed away at his home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1935, the son of Edward and Hazel Morton (Davis). He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Carol. He is also survived by his daughter, Kenna Mitchem (Curtis), grandchildren, Kyle Mitchem (Kirby), Clay Mitchem (Cassie), great grandchildren,...
Charles "Chuck" Bernard Schroeder
Apr 5, 2026
Charles Bernard Schroeder (Chuck), 82, of Danville, Illinois passed away on April 5th, 2026 surrounded by family.
Chuck was born on June 26, 1943 in Alton, Illinois. He was the son of Joseph and Mary (Welch) Schroeder and brother to Joseph William (Cindy) Schroeder, all who preceded him in death.
Chuck’s parents owned and operated Milton Greenhouse, a flower shop, greenhouse, and...
Arnold “Arnie” Sumila
Apr 4, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Sumila passed away peacefully at his home in Westville, Illinois, on April 4, 2026, with his wife by his side. Born on September 9, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, to Louis “Ale” and Mary (Adams) Sumila, Arnie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and deep devotion to his family and friends. He married his wife, Connie (Huttsell) Sumila,...
Greggory Scott Alpers
Apr 4, 2026
Greggory Scott Alpers, 79, of Danville, IL passed away at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center at 7:13 AM on April 4, 2026.
Gregg was born on February 1, 1947 to Marion Henry “Hank” and Vivian L. (Palmer) Alpers in Danville, IL. He met his wife Arlene Balsamello while they were both working at GE. They married on October 21, 1967 in...