All Obituaries

Betty Jean Kinney, 94, of Potomac, passed away peacefully with her daughter and niece by her side, at 1:05 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, in Urbana. Betty was born on March 18, 1929, in Penfield, Illinois, the daughter of Everett and Adaline (Meitzler) Ellis.  She married Leland G. Kinney on January 18, 1948, at the Potomac United Methodist Church.  He preceded her in death on July 14, 1982. She is survived by one daughter- Susan Kinney of Tinley...

Frances A. Bradley, 82, of Potomac, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Heritage Health, in Hoopeston. Fran was born on February 20, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford and Nora (Wall) Showalter.  She married Bennie W. Bradley on November 5, 1966, in Galesburg.  He preceded her in death on September 11, 1986. She is survived by two daughters- Angela S. (Dale) Fagan of Hammond, Illinois and Dixie L. (Terry) Bowman of Collison; two sons- Martin...

Frank August Morin, 67, of Hoopeston, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Frank was born on May 23, 1955, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Archie Andrews and Catherine Butts.  He married Connie Ball on November 5, 1977, in Danville. He is survived by his wife Connie Morin of Hoopeston; three children- Chad Robert Morin of Bloomington, Indiana, Amber Elizabeth Morin of Hoopeston and Jaimee Lee Morin of Pasadena, Texas; three...

Stewart A. Fitzsimmons, 44, of Potomac, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. Stewart was born on January 20, 1979, in Rantoul, Illinois, the son of Bill James and Betty (Whitlow) Fitzsimmons.  He married Christie Taylor on September 27, 2008, at the Potomac Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife Christie Fitzsimmons of Potomac; son- Aidan Fitzsimmons of Potomac; mother- Betty Fitzsimmons of Potomac; three brothers- Bobby (Marilyn) Fitzsimmons, Barry...

On April 29th, 2023, we said goodbye to Douglas Jeffrey Smith.  Doug was born on May 1st, 1959, to Donald and Marian (Bradbury) Smith.  He attended Armstrong Township High School.  Doug was the owner of Smith Landscaping, Smith Trucking and the Potomac Laundromat/Carwash. He was preceded in death by his father- Donald Smith. He is survived by his mother- Marian Smith of Potomac, his sisters Donna Miller of Rantoul, Robin Smith of Urbana and Vicki (Alexander) Ramm of...

On April 26, 2023, Una Marie Mahan (Potter), 84, of Potomac, got her wings and went to walk with the angels. Una was born June 16, 1938, in Danville, the daughter of the late Andrew Bert and Cora B. (Vanvickle) Potter. She leaves behind a daughter Kim Sherman of Westville; her son, Steve (Joni) Newnum of Penfield; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Nathan) McNeese, Kyle (Keri) Newnum, Kirsten (Jake) Jurczak and Isaiah Newnum; five great-grandchildren, Bridgette and Cassidy McNeese, Mattisyn...

Judith Kay Smith, 77, of Danville, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at her home. Judith was born on November 8, 1945, in Stateline, Indiana, the son of William Herbert and Mary Leona (Beever) Bush.  She married Charles Webster Smith on May 25, 1963.  He preceded her in death on April 24, 1996. She is survived by three sons- Charles Smith Jr. of Mattoon, William Herbert (Cindy) Smith and Christopher Allen Smith both of Danville; daughter- Penny Sue Smith Flores...

Donald Fitzsimmons, 90, of Danville, passed away at 2:16 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, in Danville. Donald was born on November 29, 1932, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Harold Wilford and Madge (Pichon) Fitzsimmons.  He married Sally Jo Seilhymer on September 2, 1951, in Danville, Illinois.  She survives. He is also survived by three sons- Donald (Teresa) Fitzsimmons of West Chester, Ohio, Michael Fitzsimmons of New Braunfels, Texas and...

Mary Jane (Moulden) Weathers, 76, of Bismarck, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana, Illinois. Mary was born on October 15, 1946, in Ambia, Indiana, the daughter of Henry and Margie (Cross) Moulden.  She married Terry Weathers on March 2, 1963, in Potomac.  He preceded her in death on August 31, 2018. She is survived by two daughters- Doris (Mike) Pundt of Bismarck and Deanna (James) Whitlow of Potomac; one son- Andy Weathers...

Jeffrey James Behimer, 64, of Potomac, passed away at 9:27 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at Gilman Healthcare, in Gilman. Jeff was born on December 30, 1958, in Danville, Illinois, the son of James Edwin and Lillian Frances (Kelly) Behimer.  He is survived by his parents- James and Fran Behimer of Potomac; two sisters- Julia (Roger) Porter of Potomac and Jennifer (Tom) Zindars of Dewey, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...