All Obituaries

Stephen Dale Cooper, 75, of Clinton, Indiana, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1950, to Wallace Dale Cooper and Kathryn Cooper, who both preceded him in death. Stephen spent his life in and around the Clinton area and will be remembered by those who knew him for the life he lived and the memories he shared with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, riding his Harley, and had a strong appreciation for firearms. Stephen was a long time member of ABATE and ...

Rev. Robert Dale Norfleet, 85, of Shelbyville, IL, has left us for his adventure to Heaven on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born June 26, 1940, in Monticello, IL to Hubert and Myrtle (Fairy) Norfleet, who both precede him in death. Robert was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Herbert and Joe Norfleet; 1 brother-in-law, Raymond Kern; 2 wives, Norma June Norfleet and Barbara Jo Norfleet; 1 step grandson, Jason Thompson; and 1 granddaughter, Chyenne Nicole “Serepin” Norsic. He ...

Donna Mae Jones, 68, of Tilton, IL passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. She was born on June 8, 1958, in Danville IL to the parents Frederick Duane Jones and Barbara Mae Jones (Lappin). They preceded her in death. Also preceding were her brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Marylynn Jones, and sister-in-law Carla “Sally” Jones (Wells). Donna was a deeply devoted family member and friend who lived her life treasuring her family above all else. She found her greatest ...

Joan Urbas Goble, 83, passed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL of natural causes. Joan was born July 14, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Dr. John and Alberta (Czapski) Urbas. She was one of four children, Tracy (Urbas) Hill and John V. Urbas, who survive, and Martha “Nan” Urbas, who preceded her in death. In July 1959, Joan married Howard H. Goble at St. Mary’s Church in Westville, IL. They went on to have one daughter, ...

D. Dale Ramert, 82, of Danville, IL, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the Villas of Holly Brook. He was born on December 22, 1943, in Paris, IL, to Roy Lowell and Dorothy Louise (Bonwell) Ramert.  Dale married the love of his life, Peggy Swartz, on June 2, 1973, at the Wellington United Methodist Church, and they spent 52 loving years together. He attended the Friends Church in Chrisman, St. James United Methodist Church, and later the Wellington United Methodist Church. Dale was a ...

John G. Flynn, 93, of Danville, IL, passed away on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Murphy) Flynn, born January 15, 1933, in Lebanon, IN. John married the love of his life, Marian (Fritz) on June 24, 1961, in Hercher, Illinois and spent 64 loving years together. John served 4 years in the Navy during the Korean War, serving aboard the USS Bremerton, a heavy cruiser. He was employed as an assistant manager for the K-Mart Corporation ...

Bob "Bobby" John Ewell, 87, passed into eternity on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, following a brief illness. Bob was born May 27, 1938, in Harrisburs, Illinois to Elijah Ewell and Vera (Walker) Phelps, and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Millard Phelps. Bob married Paula Arlene Jones on January 27, 1968, and she preceded him in death in October 2017. Bob is survived by sons, Jeffery Ewell of Arkansas, step son, Shane (Tish) ...

Marilyn Jane Parrish, 87, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 16th at home. Marilyn was born December 21, 1938 in Oakwood, Illinois. She was the daughter of Vernon and Faith (Cole) Erwin. Marilyn was married to Raymond Parrish on December 14th, 1954 in Covington, Indiana. Marilyn was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Erwin, Marion Lumsargis, and Lona Reed, and her brothers, Denny Erwin and Jerry Erwin. She is survived by one sister, Carlia (Tony) Wade of ...

Sharmaine Bowman August 18, 1952 - February 14, 2026 Sharmaine Bowman passed this world peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 14, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital. Sharmaine was born August 18, 1952, in Loraine, Texas, to Verna May (Patton) McGehee, the oldest of three children. She spent her youth and early adult life between Texas and Illinois. Sharmaine earned her RN, BSN from Lakeview College of Nursing in 1996 and later became a Certified Wound Specialist. She enjoyed a ...

David E. Schroeder Obituary David Eugene Schroeder, 66, of Danville, IL died February 9th, 2026 at 6:18 pm at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, Illinois. He was born February 26, 1959 in Danville, Illinois to Gene Paul Schroeder and Sally Jo (Barrick) Schroeder. Surviving is his sister, Sally Barrick (Schroeder) Sanders (Tim) of Danville, IL, twin nephews Samuel and David Sanders of Danville, IL, cousin Billie Barrick of Oakwood, IL, and his aunt Margaret (Taylor) Barrick of ...