All Obituaries

Charlotte Mayer Downing died peacefully on July 26 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.  Born on July 17, 1950 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Michael Mayer III and Evelyn Louise McConaughy. Charlotte grew up in Covington, Indiana, graduated from Covington High School in 1968, and worked at the Covington Senior Center for many years while she raised her family.  Charlotte lived a life full of compassion and empathy that she passed down...

Aniceto “Ceto” Alverez, 47, of Charleston, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Monday, July 19 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Charleston. He was born December 3, 1973 in Chicago to Robert and Rose Ann (Krajewski) Alvarez. Ceto was a special man who could bring a smile to anyones face.  Although he had limited ability in what he could do physically, he was able to touch the hearts of all who had the pleasure of getting to know him.   He is survived by his friends,...

Sandra Sue Lappin, 81, of Danville went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 18th, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1939, the daughter of Danny and Ada Mae Crouch. She married Larry Lappin on May 29, 1958, with whom she was reunited. Together they had five children; Penny (Jeff) Powel of Danville, Larry “Bub” Lappin of Indiana, Jimmey (Tammie) Lappin of Indianola, Brad (Terrie) Lappin of Westville, and Troy (Kim) Lappin of Alabama; sixteen grandchildren and several...

Paula Denise Marr, formerly of the East Alton-Wood River area, and more recently of the Morris, Illinois area, passed away peacefully at her sister’s home in Oakwood, Illinois on Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a short but valiant battle with lung cancer. She was 62. Paula was born on March 12, 1959 at Wood River Community Hospital. She was the youngest child of Lesley R. Marr and Anna Elmina (Jones) Marr. She is survived by a son, Justin Denny of Morris; her Significant Other of 27...

James Jones, 83, of Danville, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Villas of Hollybrook Assisted Living in Danville, IL. He was born April 25, 1938, in Danville, IL, and was the middle child of Phoebe and Jerome Jones. He grew up in Perrysville, IN, and the three brothers spent their days playing outside, driving their mom crazy, and shooting BB guns (at each other). He attended and graduated Danville High School and then attended Eastern Illinois University where he received a BS in...

Rhonda Kae Phillips 61 of Tilton Il passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday July 15th 2021. She was born November 24,1959 to Robert and Rose (Cassidy) Pratt. She married David Phillips Sr in Tilton, and the two of them enjoyed over 41 years of marriage. Rhonda and David had 5 children, Greg (Patty) Phillips, Courtney (TJ) George, Kayla (Jeremy) Phillips, David (Megan) Phillips Jr, and Kaitlyn (Hannah) Phillips. Rhonda is survived by her mother in law Francis Phillips, seven...

Elizabeth (Britton) Bean, 69, of Danville, IL, died of heart failure at 8:23 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Elizabeth was born on April 24, 1952, in Danville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank W. Britton and Helen O. (Highsmith) Britton, both of Danville, IL; and, by brothers, Henry L. Britton and Brian Britton, Sr. She is survived by brothers, Paul H. Britton, Glen F. Britton, and Kelly N. Britton; a sister, Sarah E. (Britton)...

Linda Sue Gritten passed away July 9, 2021 at Accolade Nursing Home in Danville, Illinois.  She was born August 13, 1948.  She battled cancer for several years and is finally at peace.  She was widowed twice.  Once to Mike Coppell and then to Donnie Gritten. Linda is survived by 6 of her 7 children.  David (Sharon) Tuggle, James Coppell, Michelle (Randy) Baker, John (Megan) Coppell, Will (Kim) Gritten and Dawn (Greg) Scalogna.  A son Joey Coppell preceded her...

Danville - Alfonso Romo Jr. passed away at 2:07 p.m. on Monday July 5, 2021.               Alfonso was born on August 28, 1957 in Brownsville, Texas to Alfonso Romo Sr. and Nellie Gonzalez. He married Mary Jass on January 7, 1974, making her his wife of 47 years. Alfonso was a very hard-working man who was in the oil fields for 20 years. He would always do anything for his family and friends, no matter the cost or the consequence,...

Norma Josephine Beresford, 69, of Georgetown passed away at home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Norma was born on January 6, 1952, in Danville, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents Edith Palleschi and Fiorino Palleschi, her sister Diana Long and lifelong friend Cathy Paxton. Norma attended Rockdale Grade School and graduated from Joliet West Highschool at the age of 15. She worked in various professional settings and retired as Manager from the DMV in Tilton, IL. She is...