All Obituaries

Diana June (Petit) Roberts, 79, of Westville, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL.  She was born on December 21, 1942, in Corpus Christi, TX to Raymond ‘Barney’ and Mary (Musselman) Petit Jr. Diana is survived by two children; Susan Roberts and William ‘Bill’ (Brenda) Roberts, her brother; Raymond ‘Butch’ Petit, her grandchildren; Jeffery ‘Jeff’ (Kati) Roberts, James...

Stanley James “Jim” Broderick, 82, of Tilton, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at The Waters of Covington. He was born July 19, 1939 in Danville to Roy Franklin and Agnes (Moore) Broderick. He is survived by his daughters, Sherrina (Scott) Hansen of Riverton, Utah and Christina Broderick of Lafayette Indiana, three brothers, John (Sue) Broderick, Don (Carol) Broderick and Ken (Paula) Broderick, 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren with one on the way, 1...

John Martin Ping, 55, of Danville, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 p.m. May 17, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory. Online Condolences:  www.rortvedtfuneralservices.com

John Richard Terwilliger, 64, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 13, 2022 at home in Danville, IL. John was born in Champaign, IL to John E. Terwilliger and Edith M. Terwilliger (Robinson) on October 14, 1957. John is survived by his parents John and Edith Terwilliger of Charleston, IL, his partner Sarah Imhoff and her son Jakob Imhoff of Danville, IL, three siblings: Mike Terwilliger (Robyn) of Galva, IL, Deb Compton of Charleston, IL, and Robin Terwilliger of Lafayette, IN....

Abbie Marie Brandenburg was born in Danville, Illinois to Nathan Taylor and Julie Brandenburg. She was raised by her grandparents Jewell and Becky Lucas, whom she loved dearly. Abbie graduated from Schlarman Academy in 2013 and went on to obtain further education at Indiana State University and Danville Area Community College. Abbie enjoyed spending time with her children, arts and crafts, going on walks, listening to music, hanging with family, friends and with her fiancé who was her...

Viola Evelyn Gritton, 88, of Tilton, passed away at 4:56 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born December 25, 1933, in Danville, the daughter of Harry and Theresa (Dougherty) Haun. She married Marion Dale Gritton November 23, 1955, in Tilton, he preceded her in death December 1, 1989. Viola is survived by her three children; Judyth Henderson of Tilton, Stella Robbins of Tilton and Mike Gritton of Slidell, Louisiana; siblings; Theresa Wohlens and...

Robert A. Creek Jr. passed away at Sarah Bush Hospital in Mattoon Illinois. He was a loving husband, father, and brother.  He is survived by his wife Roberta J Creek of Charleston, daughter Jennifer Creek of Charleston, and son Justice Creek and partner Melissa Pitts of Chicago, brothers George Creek of St. Joseph, Illinois and Thomas Creek of Indiana, sister-in-law's Beth Creek and Julie Creek He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by a...

Bruce J. Carter 64, of Fithian, IL passed away at 10:52 PM April19, 2022. Born August 3, 1957, in Milford, IL. Bruce was the son of Lloyd "Sonny" and Phyllis Carter. He married Deborah Lewis on May 5, 1994, the settled in Fithian, IL. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents. Bruce is survived by his other half, and wife of 28 years, Debbie; brothers, Joe (Diane) Carter and Tim Carter; children; grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bruce was a die hard cubs fan and...

James L. (Jim) Barlet was born October 20, 1946 and moved to his eternal home in heaven on Easter Sunday, April 17th, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Holley (Joe Sr.) Lerner (Joe Jr. (Katie (Evan & Sophie)), Emily (Josh) Lafferty, Anna, and Lizzy), daughter Jennifer (Jay) Gardner (Evan and Wyatt), and daughter Kimberly (Mike Taylor) Montgomery (Olivia, Amelia, Mikey, and Zelia Taylor).   Jim was a quiet man with an enormous heart.  He taught...

Glenn M. Shoaf, 85, of Danville, passed away April 7th, at home with his loved ones at his side. He fought a hard battle with small intestine cancer, spread to liver, lungs, and bones. Please get your colonoscopy checkup. Glenn was born December 31, 1936 to Edgar and Hazel Wagoner Shoaf. On June 23, 1957, he married Mary Lou Turner at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She survives. He is also survived by three children, Tony Shoaf, Brenda Delaurier (John) and Rodney Shoaf, Grandchildren, Tanner...