All Obituaries

Deacon Donald Lillard 85, transitioned peacefully on May 30, 2020 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center. He was born on July 26, 1934 in Danville, Illinois to Jessie and Lillian Render Lillard. Deacon Lillard attended Danville Public Schools. He worded several jobs. He retired from Lauhoff Grain Company in 1995 after working there for 30 years. On September 21, 1986, Donald married Claudia Wynn. Deacon Lillard Joined the Israel of God’s Church in 1986. On August 27, 2000, he became an...

Madie B. Elam passed this life at 9:20 p.m. Friday May 29, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital.  She was born on April 25, 1942, to the union of C.P. and Ethel Sanders.  Madie was united in marriage to Robert Elam. Out of that union three beautiful children were born. Madie attended the Danville schools. She retired after 30 years of service from General Motors. Madie  was a member of the UAW Local 579.  She enjoyed serving food at church, fishing, bingo, playing cards,...

Larry Dean Vonlinger 58 of Danville, passed this life on May 26, 2020 at his home. Larry was born on May 27, 1961 in Danville Illinois to Fred Vonlinger and Lucille Saunders. Larry attended Danville Schools. He worked in construction as well as truck driving for his father. Larry enjoyed to play baseball in his younger years as well as watching the games. His favorite teams were the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago bears. He also enjoyed to fish and play trivia games with his daughter. Larry...

Marguerite Louise Robinson, 99 years and 11 months old of Danville, transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020, peacefully in her home with her family. Marguerite was born on June 19, 1920 in Danville, IL as the second child of Pearl and Clarence Thurman Sr.  A lifelong Danville resident, she attended Cannon Grade School and was a graduate of the Danville High School Class of 1939. She was a member of Second Baptist Church since early childhood.  She truly loved...

William D. Taylor was born September 15, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to the parents of Norma Jean Sims and James D. Taylor who both preceded him in death. He was the eldest of ten siblings born to his mother and one sister born within his father’s second marriage. One sister and two brothers preceded him in death: Belinda Taylor, Joseph Sims and Mark Anthony Gaines. William was also fond of a bonus brother, Mark Dickson, who also preceded him in death. He attended Antioch Baptist early in...

Charles Harvey Williams was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 27, 1961 to Elijah and Annie Mae (Davis) Williams. Charles moved to Champaign, IL in 1966. He attended Champaign Centennial High School. Charles was a skilled athlete who set records in basketball, his photo is still being represented in the Hall of Fame at Centennial. Charles later moved to Springfield, IL.    Charles was quite the jokester of the family. He loved to cook and spend time with his family and...

Santies Cobb was born September 29, 1959 to James Cobb and Elizabeth Davis-Cobb. He was united in marriage to Patricia Adkinson on April 19, 1997.   Santies confessed his love for Christ at an early age. He was a member of Pilgrim Church while growing up and joined the Church of the Living God while in his 30’s he recently returned to Pilgrim Church where he felt at home listening to the sermons of Pastor Rickey Parks.    Santies worked at various factories in the...

Forever In Our Hearts Miriam Eugene Webb Miriam (Bloop) Eugene Webb 52, of Danville, Illinois received his wings on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Lutheran General Hospital in Des Plains, Illinois. Miriam Eugene Webb was known too many as Boopa, Bloop, Blooper, Big lord and lord. He was born to the union of Henry Webb, Sr., and Corrine (Withers) Webb on December 20, 1967, in Danville, Illinois at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Miriam attended Danville Public Schools, and truck driving school in...

Clarence “Junebug” Brooks III of Danville, IL., passed away at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Carle foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born Sept. 7, 1958, the son of Clarence and Clarenza Brooks.                 Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents RB and Marilue Steele, paternal grandparents, Clarence and Learline (Brown) Brooks, niece, Candace Matchem, and nephews,...

Phillip Lavon Shaw 80, passed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at OSF in Danville.  He was born and raised in Danville, ll., the son of Emmett E. and Helen Shaw.  Phillip was married for 57 years to the love of his life his wife Janyce Y. Shaw.  He was a residence of Danville and a member of the New Life Church of Faith.  He retired from General Motors after 30 years of service.  He served a tour in the Air Force.  Phillip loved fishing, cars, animal...