All Obituaries

 Maxine E. Nelson 96, of St. Joseph passed away at 10:56 A.M. Sunday April 21, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton.  Maxine was born May 26, 1927 in Independence, IA. The daughter of Walter A. and Genevive E. (Taylor) Ulm. She married Louis James Nelson on September 26, 1946 in Jubilee, IA. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2017.  She is survived by her children; James D. Nelson of Brookshire, TX, Deborah (Frank) Lehoski of Houston, TX, Gregory H. Nelson of...

Damian “Luther” Butler, 71, of Tolono passed away at 1:42PM, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at home. There will be no services at this time. Luther was born November 13, 1952 in Urbana, a son to Leonard and Clara White Butler.  He married Kathy Knapp on February 21, 1989 in Las Vegas, she preceded in death on November 15, 2020. Surviving are two children: Erik (Roberta) Petitt of Springfield and Amy (Lennie) Peters of Springfield, and six grandchildren; Ashlyn, Isabella, Devin,...

Linda Mae May, born January 25, 1938 south of Fisher, IL, resided in Saint Joseph, IL, departed this earth surrounded by her loved ones on 4/15/2024. She married the love of her life Vernon L. May on August 8 1976. Linda is joining in heaven by her son David, parents Chester and Virginia Reynolds, siblings Joyce Holladay, Carol Wheat and Russel Reynolds. Linda is survived by her children Debbie Bewsher, Tim Pittsley, Kevin May, also many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great...

 Donna Hopkins 75, of St. Joseph passed away at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday April 9, 2024 at Goldwater Care of Danville.  Per her request private services will be held at a later date.  Donna was born December 5, 1948 in Princeton, IL. The daughter of Robert and Judy (Jackson) Weller. She married James "Steve" Hopkins on August 5, 1983. He preceded her on September 18, 2020.  She is survived by her brother Andy (Joanne) Weller of Philo, sister Carol Ingram of...

  Barbara Ann Simonis, 85, of Rantoul died Monday (April 8, 2024) at Accolade Health Care of Paxton on Pells. Barbara was born at her grandmother’s house in Rossiter, PA on March 27, 1939, the daughter of John and Agnes (Kurtz) Washolovich. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Pine Township High School in Heilwood, PA. After graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked at the Federal Aviation Agency and met the love of her life, Kenneth Simonis. They wed on Feb. 17,...

Andrew (Andy) M Bosch of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of the Champaign, IL area, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 8th, 2024 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Andy was born July 8th, 1952 in Nurnberg Germany to Henry and Margareta Bosch. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his baby brother Jared, brother Randy, nephew Jay, and great niece Madison. He is survived by his longtime partner and fiancée Mary A. Clouse, his daughter Kira (Jake)...

Glenna Arlene Conatser Wrestler, 82, of Tolono, Illinois died on Sunday April 7th after a month-long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends until the time of her passing. She was born October 3rd, 1941 to Robert and Marie Sandberg Conatser in Terre Haute, Indiana. They preceded her in death along with her three older brothers Kenny, Ronnie, and Normie. She is survived by her sister Wanda Hackett (Willard) of Port St. Lucie, Florida as well as nephews Wilton...

Nancy Josephine Nolan Madigan, 83, of Philo passed away peacefully April 7, 2024.  Nancy was born January 24, 1941 in Champaign, IL to John and Margaret Nolan of Ivesdale, IL. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.  Surviving are her two sons, Michael Nolan Madigan, Troy, MI and John Timothy Madigan, Nashville, TN.  Also surviving is the father of her sons, Timothy Madigan, and his wife, JoEllen Madigan, who she called her best friend; her sister, Peggy French,...

Patsy M. Rowland, 85, of Savoy, IL, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Patsy Marie Beard was born on August 18, 1938 at home in rural Ogden, Illinois to Russell and E. Pearl (Haynes) Beard, and was raised on the family farm along with her two brothers. She was a graduate of Ogden High School. Pat began working for the University of Illinois four days after graduating from high school, starting as a receptionist in the Maintenance...

 Riley Snyder 28, of St. Joseph passed on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  Riley devoted his life to teaching at risk youth as the K-12 Art teacher with the Decatur School system. with compassion and fervor. Born in Elgin, Il he is leaving behind a close-knit family; father, Michael Snyder, mother Jeanne Lord, sister Anna Snyder, and grandma, Sandra Waller. He loved his two pets Mabel and Levi, and a host of extended family members and friends. His...