Robert (Bob) Gilpin, 85, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2020 in his home.  He was born on January 9, 1935 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Clark and Opal Gilpin.  Bob was raised in Atwood, IL and graduated from Atwood High School in 1953, lettering in all sports. Following high school, he attended Eastern Illinois University where he was a member of the football team for four years and was also a member of the TKE fraternity.  He remained an active supporter of both...

Betty J. Dempsey, 93, died at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Mattoon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Mattoon, IL. Betty was born on October 25, 1927 to Harry and A. Louise (Stagg) Cunningham. There are no funeral arrangements at this time.

Lelia J. Fonner, 84, passed away at 6:05 p.m. on November 18, 2020 at the Newman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Newman, IL. Lelia was born on March 9, 1936 to Lewis and Lelia (Wengler) Reeder.  She married William Fonner on October 3, 1954. She is survived by three children, William Fonner of Vero Beach, FL; Eva (Donald) Gilmore of Villa Grove, and Thomas Fonner of Inverness, FL; two grandchildren, Dee Dee (Jeremy) Eveland and Crystal Rivard; two great-grandchildren,...

Lewis “Keith” Melton, 82, of Villa Grove, IL, passed away Nov. 17, 2020 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.   Keith was born to Lewis Henry and Lyla May Melton on Nov. 2, 1938.  He married V. Sharon Melton on May 24, 1958. He is survived by his children, Robin Crawley of Henderson, NV, ReGina (Bill) Sims of Boca Raton, FL, Richard Keith (Lisa) Melton of Seattle, WA, and Renee’ (Larry) Vermillion of Huntingtown, MD; seven grandchildren, Billy...

Barbara C. Bosch, 87, of Villa Grove, IL passed away Monday (November 16, 2020) at Carle Foundation Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 2, 1933 in Urbana, IL, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Silver) Reed.  Barb graduated from Unity High School. She attended business college and was a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority. She married Thomas L. Bosch on February 2, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bongard. She was preceded in death by...

Thelma Ruth McNussen, 101, died on November 13, 2020 at Autumn Fields in Savoy, IL. She was born on August 1, 1919 to Newt and Lillie Belle (Reinoehl) Phillips.  Her mother passed away shortly after Thelma was born, so she was raised by her loving family, Aunt Belle and Uncle Walt, Aunt Dora and Uncle Mac, and Aunt Emma and Denver Howe.   Thelma graduated from Villa Grove High School in 1937 and was active in the VG Alumni Association from 1937-2014.  She went to work...

Linda Magill, 74, of Broadlands passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born on May 25, 1946 to Shelton and Millie Allen of Newman, the oldest of three children. She graduated from Newman High School in 1964 and Eastern Illinois University with a teaching degree in 1968. She married Steve Magill on June 4, 1967. Linda was a loving mother to their daughter Chanin (Dave) Peyton of Merrimack, NH. She was an incredibly proud and fun-loving grandmother to her...

William “Tron” T. Gabbard, 54, of Covington, IN died at 9:30 a.m. on November 3, 2020 at home. Tron was born on September 29, 1966 in Champaign to William and Joyce (Baker) Gabbard. He is survived by his father, Bill Gabbard of Villa Grove; one daughter, Breanna Gensler of Tuscola; three step children, Bruce, Blake, Blade-Jack; three grandchildren, Haydyn, Hudson, and Campbell; and one brother, Troy (Renee) Gabbard of Mahomet. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce...

Charles W. Delbridge, 84, of Sidell passed away at 10:29 a.m. on November 1, 2020 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Charles was born on January 11, 1936 in Rutherford County, TN to Willie and Zettie (Hollis) Delbridge. He married Ruth (Lyda) (Driver) Delbridge on July 23, 1953. She passed away on June 15, 2005. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Dale) Richter and Pam (Bill) Carrigan; three sons, Glenn (Kathy) Delbridge, Kevin Delbridge, and David (Lisa) Delbridge. Also...

Angela Kay Eastin, 61, of Newman passed away at 11:57 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Newman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Wesley Chapel Church in Newman. Burial will be at the Fairfield Cemetery. Pastor Justin Smith will be officiating. Angela was born on March 7, 1959 in Tuscola, IL, a daughter of Jack and Shirley (Clem) Emberton.  She married Steven Eastin on July 15, 1977. Surviving...