All Obituaries

Rickey Fleischman, 71, of Kankakee, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024 at The Citadel of Kankakee. He was born March 15, 1953 in Kankakee to Urban and Arlene (Leidecker) Fleischman. A graveside service for Rickey will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Resurrection Cemetery with Fr. Steven Loftus officiating. Online condolences : www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com.

Kenneth Wayne McCoy February 20, 1952 - April 28, 2024 Kenneth Wayne McCoy, known fondly as Kenny, peacefully departed from this world on April 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72 years old and was born in Danville, IL at Lakeview Hospital on February 20th, 1952. He was raised in Fair Oaks until the age of 16 spending the remainder of his life in Danville, Illinois. He worked various jobs until he started working for the...

Robert Michael Hoskins, 73, of Danville, IL passed away at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL on Saturday, April 20, 2024.  He was born August 31, 1950 to Clarence G and Mary E Hoskins at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Danville.  Robert was employed as a bus driver.  He is survived by his daughters Jennifer L Nourie and Amanda Norwood both of Florida as well as his sister Sue A Guthrie of Danville, IL.  Robert was preceded in death by both parents Clarence and...

Charles E Shumate, of Potomac, IL passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife of 31 years, his daughter and son. He was a homebirth in Potomac on August 11th 1948 to Delbert and Dorothy Spain Shumate. He was the third child of six. He attended Potomac schools and graduated in 1966. He was drafted into the United States Army serving 2 years. He had the best work ethic any human could ever have. He worked construction his whole life. He was always building and took great pride in being the...

Thomas G. Cooper, beloved son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 15, 2024 peacefully at the age of 69 surrounded by his family at Carle in Urbana. Born on April 18, 1954 to Lafe M. Cooper Sr and Joy B. Roddy (Themer) in Vancouver, WA and raised in Oregon. He then moved to Danville Illinois, where he spent the remaining years of his life, married to Claudia K. (Hansbrough) Cooper who passed away in 2017. Tom was dearly loved by his mother Joy B. Themer. He...

Robert Leonard Rainwater, known as Bob to family and friends, passed away April 13, 2024 at The Loft Rehabilitation Center in Decatur, IL at 2:15 a.m.  He was born February 26, 1956 to Leonard Willis and Hazel Mary (Burton) Rainwater in Danville, IL. He lived most of his life in and around Hoopeston, IL.  He attended school in the Hoopeston School Systems.  He is survived by his daughter, Mindy E. (Kirk) Smith of Pittsboro, IN, sisters Lana Rainwater and Leslie (Tom) Jean...

Helon M Demarest, 66 of Danville, passed on April 12, 2024.  A veteran, a minister and a mother, she will always be loved and missed.  Online condolences: www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com.

Thelma Jean Harris, 93, of Danville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman. She was born October 8, 1930 in Danville to Everett C. and Mabel A. (Cox) Tellier. She married Richard E. Harris; he preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Glen Harris, a brother, Everett “Bud” Tellier, nieces and nephews; Don Stevens, Mike Stevens, Teresa Winland, Debra Krilicich, Dorothy Williams, Jenifer Whitington, Pam Young and Cindy Haun. She...

On April 6th, 2024, after a week fighting in the CCU at Carle in Champaign, IL, Troy M. Walker passed peacefully listening to his favorite radio station with his daughters and his mom holding his hands and surrounding him with love. He was 55 years old. He is beloved and leaves behind his mother Gunnie Walker, his two daughters Brittani (Tommy) Fletcher and Ashley (Jon) Swearingen, his sister Tamara (Keith) Moschea, and his two grandchildren Oryn and Freya who lovingly call him Pawpaw. Troy...

Paul James “Chub” Galaskis died at 8:28 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Normal, Illinois.  Paul was born to Paul and Jacqueline Galaskis on September 8, 1954 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Danville. Paul was born without arms and legs and was an inspiration to everyone he met.  His life expectancy wasn’t to be long, but God had other plans.  He was 69 years old. He attended Chicago Research Hospital School his early years and was taught by Elizabeth...