All Obituaries

Theresa Delores “Dodee” Kramer, 87, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Danville. She was born November 27, 1932, in Westville to John E. and Mary T. (Rigo) Russian.  She was the 10th of 11 children born to John and Mary.    She married John R. (Jack) Kramer on February 11, 1956, at St. Mary’s Church in Westville.  He preceded her in death on October 6, 2011.  She is survived by two sons, John R.,...

Mary Elder, 83, longtime Danville resident, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Per her wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will take place when restrictions are lifted.      Mary was born on January 10, 1937 in Danville to Coy and Opal (Reynolds) York. She attended Danville schools and graduated from Danville High School in 1955.  Mary graduated from Lakeview College of Nursing in 1958 as a Registered Nurse. Mary...

LORRAINE “RENE” M. BELL, 91, of St. Joseph, IL, formerly of Danville, IL, passed from this life to eternity at 11:47 p.m. on Friday (May 15, 2020) at Bickford Cottage, Champaign, IL. In keeping with Rene’s wishes, cremation rites will be in order and there will be no services.  Burial will be in the VA National Cemetery, Danville, IL.  Kruger-Coan-Pape, 10 E. William St., Danville is assisting the family.   Rene was born August 3, 1928, in Sidney, IL to...

Jerry L. Richards, 76, of Covington, IN, formerly of Danville, IL, passed away Friday May 8, 2020.  Per his wishes, he will be cremated.  The family will hold a Celebration of Life in his honor at a later date. Jerry was born June 17, 1943 in Danville, IL to Glen and Gladys Richards.  Jerry was a heavy equipment operator at O’Neal Brothers Construction for over 30 years.  He belonged to the Local Union 841, retiring in 2005.  Jerry enjoyed wintering in Texas,...

Charles L. Winchester, 78, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  There will be a private family service, with entombment at Sunset Memorial Park. Charles was born September 13, 1941 in Mason, Illinois to Charles E. and Virginia M. (Bushue) Winchester.  Charles graduated from Effingham High School.  For 30 years, he worked at Teepak until he retired in 2003.  He loved the 13 years he spent umpiring little...

Charlie Roderick, 80, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at home.  The family is planning a memorial visitation for June or July, with burial at Huffman Cemetery near Bismarck. Charlie was born September 8, 1939 in Danville to Charles and Icel (Kirkpatrick) Roderick.  He graduated from Bismarck High School in 1957.  Growing up, he was part of the Roderick Gospelettes, the family gospel group, that enjoyed singing and...

Sherrie Lynn Jones, 56, of Danville, passed away April 16, 2020 at home.  She was born October 13, 1963, the third daughter of Julian & Kathy Cox in Lakeview Hospital in Danville.   Sherrie married Rickie Lee Jones on April 19, 1999, celebrating almost 21 years together, he survived.  Sherrie was loved by many, especially her dear husband whom she adored with all her heart.  Survivors include her husband Rickie; sister Janell (Gary) Burton; sister-in-law Tracie...

Richard “Dick” L. Clark, 83, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at The Waters of Covington.  Per his wishes, he will be cremated with an internment in Mt. Summit, Indiana at a later date.   Richard was born on February 21, 1937 in Washington, Indiana to Lyle and Bessie Clark.  Richard retired from CCL/Peterson Puritan.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, flying, and cooking.    Richard married Ella Bergin on July 13, 1958, and they...

Leona G. Miller, 92, of Danville, went home to be with the Lord at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Hawthorne Nursing Home.  She passed away peacefully.    Leona was born on September 2, 1927, the daughter of Maurice and Rachel Dieu.  She graduated from Oakwood High School in 1945, and married Ernest Miller in 1947.  They had one son, Ernie Gene.     A life-long resident of Batestown Road, Leona worked in the lunchroom at Diamond School for many...

Bonita Kay Winters (Lewis) died unexpectedly at Hawthorn Estates on April 9th, 2020 in Danville, Illinois at the age of 60. Bonita is survived by her daughter Rosetta Strawser, brother Manuel Lewis, and sister Loretta Slinkard. She is lovingly remembered by her best friend of 25 years, Caroline Provot.  Bonita is above watching over her grandchildren: Seth, Dakota, Michael, William and Beau, as well as, her adopted grandchildren: Ashlyn, Jacob, Ezrah, Nathanial (Tiffany Russell),...