All Obituaries

Patricia Jean Keske (Moker) Patricia Jean Keske (Moker), wife, mother, mother-in-law, grand and great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Patricia (Pat) was born in Menominee Township, MI, to Jennie Slawinski Moker and Steven Moker. After moving with her parents to Milwaukee, WI, she graduated from Messmer High School in May, 1960. In 1962, she married Russell D. Keske who she continued to love for 60 years. Together...

Timothy Paul Schultz of Danville passed to eternal life on May 23, 2023 at home after a long battle with cancer.  He was born August 29, 1960 in Danville Illinois to the late Robert G. and Joanne L. Schultz. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ryan P. Schultz of Warsaw, IN.  Timothy is survived by his son, Calob J. (Mirandda) Schultz of Oakwood IL., and daughter, Rachael M. Schultz of Rushville IN., sister Tammy C. Kollmann, 3 brothers, Fredrick E. (Judy) Schultz, Robert G....

Linda Mae Baker, 82, of Champaign, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the home of her granddaughter in Champaign. She was born August 5, 1940 in Iola Illinois to Thomas L. and Blanche I. (Jones) Gilbert. She married Glenn F. Baker November 21, 1960 in Champaign, Illinois, he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Gregory W. Baker of Oakwood, IL, Larry E. Baker of Mansfield, IL, Leisa D. Baker of Santan, AZ and Kevin F. Baker of Champaign, IL. According to her...

Troy R. Davis, 53, of Oakwood, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his mother’s home in Oakwood. He was born February 24, 1970, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, the son of Bruce R. and Lana L. (Turner) Davis. He is survived by his father, Bruce Davis, his mother, Lana Wasser, his children Joshua A. (Samantha) Davis of Riverton, IL, Jonathan J. Davis of Atlanta, GA, Justin E. (Ashley-Joy) Davis of Oakwood, and Grace O.R. Davis of Oakwood, his grandchildren Liliana...

John S. Isaacson was born October 18, 1941 and passed to eternal life on May 1, 2023 He was the son of Norman John and Helen Cleo (Baker) Isaacson, brother to Chet (JoAnn) Isaacson (both deceased), David (Roberta-Deceased) Isaacson, Ruth (Tom-Deceased) Thomas, Rich (deceased) Isaacson, Dale (Imogene) Isaacson (both deceased), Mary (Butch) DeMoss, Susan Greene and Young Stephen who passed during childhood. My father had many wonderful memories of his childhood growing up having many...

Virginia Marie Lucas, 73, of Danville passed away May 17, 2023 at home.  Born in Brocton, Illinois, raised in Danville and employed at Zenith in Paris, she died Wednesday evening and has been accorded cremation rites.  Per her wishes, there are no planned services.

Danny Duane Butts, 67, of Danville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home.  Danny was born on May 3, 1956, in Salina, Kansas to the late Lawrence and Alice (Gholson) Butts. He married Loree A. Thomas  September 22, 2006 in Danville, she preceded him in death June 13, 2009  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Alan Butts and one niece. Danny is survived by his sister, Denise (Kenny) Pickett of Tilton Illinois, three daughters, Dana (Mark Jr) Fanning of...

Nancy Rose (Dillman) Milak, age 84, of Danville, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1939 in Champaign, Illinois. The daughter of Cecil Henry and Elsie Maye Dillman. On February 18, 1956 she married Joseph Arthur Milak in Champaign, IL. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2020. Also, surviving are her daughters Tina (Dennis) Knight of Sidell, Illinois and Tammy Richmond of Lexington Park, MD. She has 4 Grandsons, Robert (Jennifer) Gardner,...

Alan M. Barney, 74, of Westville, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Accolade Health Care in Danville. He was born June 23, 1948 in Danville to Michael and Ruth (Pearson) Barney. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Barney White of Melba, Idaho, five sisters, Yvonne Miller, Carol McCardle and Teresa Pridemore all of Westville, Dianna Forsyth of Danville and Karen Dietz of Emmett, Idaho, two brothers, Ed (Jodi) Barney of Westville and Tim (Linda) Barney of Tilton.  He was preceded...

In Memoriam Benjamin Julian 1931-2023