Dorothy J. Downs, 94, died on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Meadowbrook Health Center in Urbana. Dorothy was born on March 20, 1927 in Dewey, IL to Arthur and Opal (Kesler) Miner.  She married James “Kenny” Downs on February 19, 1947 in Urbana. She is survived by two children, Carole (John) Brodbeck and Jim (Barb) Downs; 8 grandchildren, Jeff (Jodi) Brodbeck, Jared (Karen) Brodbeck, Doug (Dawn) Downs, Rob (Amy) Downs, Kent (Alicia) Downs, Kevin (Beth) Downs, Kelly (Tom)...

Mary M. Sulga, 102, of Villa Grove passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home. Mary was born on March 23, 1919 in Parsons, KS to Bert and M. Ethel (Greger) Johnson.  She married John J. Sulga on June 28, 1944 in Danville. She is survived by her son John Sulga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and M. Ethel Johnson; her husband, John J. Sulga; and her brother, Claude Johnson. Mary was baptized at St. Teresa’s church in Salem, and helped build the...

Catherine L. Fulk, 79, of Mattoon died on October 6, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Catherine was born on September 8, 1942 in Mattoon to Lauren and Viola (Calhoun) Spencer.  She married Charles E. Fulk. She is survived by four children, Glen (Jan) VanDyke, Everett VanDyke, Catherine (Roger) Endsley, and Larry (Tonya) Turner Jr.; three step children, Ronnie (Dru) Fulk, Johnny Fulk, and Donna Fulk; 24 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 1...

Carl A. Cox, 63, of Newman passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at his residence. Carl was born on September 7, 1958 in Champaign to Norman and Juanita (Willard) Cox. He is survived by three children, Greg (Stephanie) Cox, Toni (Joe) Grahm, and Carlina (Brandon) Bierman; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and 5 siblings, Pat Cox, Mike Cox, Cindy Cox, Becky Cox, and Amber Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Juanita Cox; and three sisters, Coleen, Lisa,...

Phyllis A. Woolverton, 79, of Newman passed away peacefully on Sunday (Sept. 19, 2021) at home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Joines Funeral Home, Newman. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the funeral home with Pastor Kristin Godlin officiating. We ask you to wear masks at these services. Phyllis was born on April 20, 1942, to Lola (Byers) Shotts and Paul Shotts, in Urbana, and was raised in Champaign-Urbana. She graduated from Urbana...

Marjorie Rowand Craddock, 97, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Autumn Fields (Savoy) where she has lived for several years and called home.  Marjorie was born on March 16, 1924 in rural Allerton to Elmo and Hazel (Bollar) Rowand.  She worked for Production Credit Association before marrying Eldon W. Craddock and settling down on a farm in the Sidell area.  They moved to Sidney upon retiring and later would move to Autumn Fields.  Marjorie was preceded in...

Jenny May Cridlin, 86, of Indianapolis, IN died on September 13, 2021 at the Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. Jenny was born on May 2, 1935 to Guy and Florance (Weltmer) Grover in Metcalf, IL. She is survived by her daughter, Debbera Grover; and her brother, Jim Grover. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Florance Grover; and her husband, Nick Cridlin. Private family services will be held.

Charles J. Sailor, 92, of Villa Grove died on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. Charles was born on August 15, 1929 in Mishawaka, IN to James and Pearl (Anderson) Sailor.  He married Lois (Nifong) Sailor on March 29, 1958 in Mishawaka, IN. He is survived by his wife, Lois Sailor; two children, Craig (Debra) Sailor and June (John) Sailor-O’Day; three grandchildren, Damon (Leanna) Allen, Shane O’Day, and Kyle O’Day; and one...

Frances V. McIntyre, 96, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola where she has been a resident for three years.   Frances was born on May 30, 1925 in Sidell to Floyd and Belva (Vaughn) Fausett.  She graduated from Sidell High School in 1942.  She married James McIntyre in 1949; he passed away in 2019.  They were married for 70 years living on a farm North of Newman.  Frances enjoyed gardening, especially...

Michael James Teter, 80, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Husband to the late Belva Marie Brown Teter, James was born August 20, 1941, in Villa Grove, Illinois to the late John and Mary Ellen Delaney Teter. A Conductor of 42 years for the Canadian National Railroad, Michael loved to hobnob and shoulder bump, pulling your leg with each story or quick quip. After moving to Kentucky, he found himself very comfortable in...