All Obituaries

Anna Marie Turner, 97, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Danville, Illinois.  She was born July 11, 1925, in Danville, Illinois, to the late John and Martha (Krueger) Stein. She married Marvin L. Turner on January 7, 1948, in Danville, Illinois.  He precedes her. She is survived by her daughter Lana (Paul) Wasser of Oakwood, son Marvin L. (Nancy) Turner Jr. of Veedersburg, Indiana, two grandchildren Troy Davis of Oakwood and Jason...

Kenneth R. Cox, age 82 of Danville went to heaven to be with the Lord and reunite with his wife on September 23, 2022.   He passed at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville with his family at his side.  Ken was born January 2, 1940 in Danville Illinois, the son of Ralph W, and Thedelma N, Cox. He attended Lincoln grade school and graduated from Danville High School in 1958. He was first married to Judith A. Hill in Danville and had a son, Kenneth R. Cox and a daughter...

Billy Dean Dieu, 65, of Georgetown, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, at home. He was born January 29, 1957, in Danville to Harold Franklin and Beverly Grace (Cope) Dieu.  He is survived by his girlfriend, Ione Richards, sons, Clint Dieu, Bryan Dieu and Charlie Lamar, Stepdaughter, Stacy and Stepson, Justin, sister, Linda Clary, brother, Bobby Dieu, stepbrothers, Don, Jess, Ben and Tim and grandchildren, Emery Dieu and Melanie Dieu. He was preceded in death by his...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Eagan, II, 90, of Champaign, formerly of Otis Orchards, WA, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born February 29, 1932 in Lynn, MA to Francis Joseph and Mary Josephine (Berry) Eagan. he is survived by his children, Teresa M. Nelson of Otis Orchards, WA, Francis Joseph Eagan, III of Goldfield, NV and Margaret E. Bad Warrior of Dupree, SD. Frank was a computer programmer and a U.S. Air Force...

Dewitt S. Williams, 92, of Kankakee, passed away at 12:07 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee. Dewitt was born May 8, 1930 in Chicago. He was a professor, teacher and mentor most of his life. Private graveside services will be at Atherton Cemetery in Danville.

Charles Robert “Charlie” Dietz, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep August 31, 2022. Charlie was born in Danville, Illinois on March 16, 1929, just two days after Matilda Pitlik, the love of his life. He graduated from Danville High School in 1947 and began a 44-year career at Lauhoff Grain as a Millwright. On September 10, 1949, he and Matilda were joined in Holy Matrimony at St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The two of them, along with some help from his father Carl,...

Dolores “Dee” Irene Sprague passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022.  She was born on June 21, 1929, the daughter of Virgil Julian and Arvilla L(Menges) Neuman. She married James E. Sprague in Covington, Indiana.  He preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her sons, Rodger D. Sprague, Steven R. Sprague, Phillip L. Sprague, brothers Joseph A. Neuman, Robert E. Neuman, George D. Neuman, Jerry W. Neuman, a sister, Virgene Neuman Miller, who was her best...

Juvy Tiu, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the age of 54.  Juvy was born on June 1, 1968 in General Santos City, Philippines to Clemente and Ramonita Lacap. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at Notre Dame of Dadiangas College in General Santos City Philippines and practiced as a Registered Nurse for over 25 years. On June 28, 1998, Juvy married Fernando Tiu. They raised two...

Lewis (Lew) Young Hankenson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, devoted friend, mentor, teacher, and coach died peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 2022.   Lewis spent the weekend before his death surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws, and many lifelong friends. Lew was born in 1940 in Sterling, Illinois to Homer and Ruth Hankenson.   Lew attended Zion-Benton Township HS and attended the University of Illinois, where he was a varsity wrestler. Lew...

James Dean Huron, 56, of Westville, passed this life August 4, 2022 at 8:20 a.m. surrounded by his family at home. He was born April 17, 1966.  James married Melody Witt June 29, 2000; she survives. Also Surviving are,  a brother, Bill (Sherry) Huron, Bobbie (David) Hamer, Tanya (William) Grigsby and a Special Brother-in-law Billy (Tammy) Hurst. James was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin Huron Sr., Mother, Helen Huron, Benjamin Huron Jr., Mary Day and Debra Huron. James...