All Obituaries

Gladys Miller, 87, of Oakwood, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  Visitation will be from 10:30 – 12:30pm on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Danville First Church of the Nazarene, 2212 N. Vermilion Street in Danville.  Service will follow at 12:30pm with Pastors Dave Anderson and Ken Pavlick officiating, with burial at Danville National Cemetery.  IDPH Guidelines will be strictly followed regarding gathering limitations,...

Benny Eugene Moore, 76, of Tilton, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.  There will be a visitation from 12:00 – 2:00pm on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Kruger-Coan-Pape Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams Street in Danville.  IDPH Guidelines will be strictly followed regarding gathering limitations, masks, and social distancing.  Ben was born February 6, 1944 in Danville to Benjamin Ray Moore and Dorothy Ritter.  Ben worked at...

Charles “Gary” Meyers, 78, of Danville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Hospital in Danville.  A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Kruger-Coan-Pape Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams Street in Danville.  IDPH Guidelines will be strictly followed regarding gathering limitations, masks, and social distancing.  Gary was born July 31, 1942 in Champaign to Charles Meyers and Betty (Padgett)...

Alfred Donald (Don) Story passed away peacefully with family near on January 7, 2021 in Panama City, Florida. Don, as he preferred to be called, was born on August 3, 1926 in Danville, Illinois to William H. and Adabelle (Wilson) Story. Don was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Don was happily married to Lela Faye Nichols on Sept. 1, 1945. She preceded him in death, as well as two sons, Donald Eddie Story and Thomas William Story. Don attended Danville...

Wilma Irene West, 82, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Pleasant Meadows in Chrisman.  The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.   Wilma was born March 27, 1938 in Danville to Virgle and Clara (Kester) Goble.  Wilma was a house wife and her true enjoyment came from taking care of her husband and her home.  She enjoyed bingo, music, attending bluegrass festivals, and car shows.   Wilma married Russel West on December 16,...

John “Jack” Wilkinson, 80, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, Il.  No public services are planned at this time, he will be laid to rest at Springhill Cemetery in Danville. Jack was born May 16, 1940 in Danville to John and Louise (Dobbins) Wilkinson, both Danville natives.  He and his older brother, Bill, [William], attended Edison Grade School, and graduated from Danville High School. Jack spent his...

E. Lorraine Garowski passed away peacefully at her home on 01/03/2021.  She was proud to be 102 years old.  She will be missed by her family and friends. No services are planned at this time.  Kruger Coan Pape Funeral Home of Danville are in charge of arrangements.

Gaye Lynn Buck, 63, of Danville, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. Gaye was born on March 3, 1957 in Danville to Gene and Mardell (Ressie) Buck.  Gaye loved her family and church family.  She was a member of the Danville Alliance Church until her health declined. Gaye always had a smile and an encouraging word to say.  She never left the house without being dressed up, makeup and jewelry on.  She never forgot a...

Mary Louise Augustson, 64, of Danville, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana after a battle with COVID-19. Mary was a loving wife and mother, and “grandma” to all the many children she cared for in her work as a teachers’ aide. Mary enjoyed puzzles, card games, and reading. She was an unceasingly generous person with so much love to give and will be deeply missed. Mary is survived by her husband, Kurt Augustson, and her daughter,...

   Linda Ellen Gony Dietzen, 75, of Danville, died at 2:02 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.  A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Danville, IL with Father Bowen Schmitt officiating.  Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. IDPH guidelines will be strictly followed regarding gathering limitations, masks, and social distancing. Memorials...