APRIL 24, 2024

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Board votes down solar farm despite committee’s approval

Fairmount board hears county will hold rabies clinic

Residents share concerns with Salt Fork Board of Education

Clean up days
Indianola and Carroll Township, May 2-5
Sidell, May 11, 8-12
Fairmount, May 18
Catlin, June 8, 8-10

Golf cart inspection May 11

Dodd’s Scrubs and cuts is a family affair

Maloney’s homer drives in three toward an 11-run 2nd inning against Comets

Salt Fork girls, boys places 2nd, 3rd in Tuscola Open

Bookended with losses, Ladies beat Comets 11-7

Capansky Signs with Cornell

7th Boys, 8th Girls finish third in County/Conference

    DANIEL EARL “DANO” TOMAW, 70, of Paris and formerly Sidell, passed away peacefully at 3:17 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home. He was employed with Herrington Transportation after over 35 years as a truck driver.
    He was born Feb. 4, 1954, in Danville, the son of the Deward Earl and Rena Evelyn (Reynolds) Tomaw. They preceded him in death. He married Donna Louise Kafer on July 18, 1991, at the Ford County Courthouse in Paxton and she survives.
    Other survivors include his children, Christinna Tomaw of Paris, Jacob Tomaw of South Bend, Indiana, and Dannyel Gray of Middletown; a sister, Chris Tomaw of Fairmount; a brother, Charles Tomaw of Fairmount; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Dan’s life was devoted to God, his trucking career, his wife, his family, and his community; and in that order. He was a member of Living Word Church of Roberts, where he had served as a deacon. Dano drove as a member of Teamsters Local #26 for many years before going to work for Herrington Transportation where he was affectionately called “Blueberry.” He was very proud of having achieved his goal of reaching 3 million miles this past December. In addition to trucks, Dan loved motorcycles and fast muscle cars, and he was a loyal St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and looked forward to their annual canoe trips.
    In keeping with Dan’s instructions to “celebrate my life, not mourn my death,” no formal services are planned. The family will organize a trucking convoy to celebrate Dan’s memory at a later date. Templeton Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
    Share memories with Dan’s family at www.TempletonFuneralHome.com.

    MARJORIE WOLF, 96, of Allerton, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Newman Healthcare in Newman.
    There will be a private family burial at GAR Cemetery in Homer with Rev. Clyde Snyder officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Homer Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family.
    Marjorie was born June 15, 1927 in Homer, the daughter of Thomas and Nellie McClaren Morrison. She married Leslie Wolf on April 28, 1946 in Danville. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2016.
    Survivors include her daughter, Carole (Dave) Gillenwater of Allerton; grandchildren, Taylor (Scott) Freidel and Robert (Chelsea) Anderson; sister, Beverly Umbarger of Homer; and three great-grandchildren.
    She was also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters.
    Marjorie was a member of Allerton United Methodist Church and graduated from Homer High School in 1945. She enjoyed shopping, camping and playing euchre.
    Memorials can be made to Allerton United Methodist Church.

    PATRICIA ANN FOX, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on Wed., April 17, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
    She was born June 5, 1935, in Danville, daughter of the late Pearl William and Cleo Haze (Hopkins) Dowers.
    Patricia married Joseph Fox on July 10, 1954, in Charleston and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by two daughters: Diana (Bob) Kmetz and Teresa (Mark) Steinbaugh; her grandchildren, Jocelyn (Matt) Zenk, Laura (Rob) Webb, John (Rachel) Kmetz and Rachel (Jacob) Campbell; 11 great-grandchildren; along with many life-long friends.
    Patricia was preceded in death by her brothers: Bill (Franny) Dowers, Harold (Anita) Dowers and Dale Dowers; and a sister-in-law: Beverly Dowers.
    Patricia retired from the Danville Post Office as a rural mail carrier for Danville and Fairmount. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved traveling with her daughters, and delighted in visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her devotion to her church and the teachings of the Bible shaped her life profoundly. She was a skilled baker, seamstress and gardener. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her love for her family and unwavering faith. Though Patricia’s physical presence is no longer with us, her spirit will continue to inspire and guide all who were fortunate to have known her.
    A Celebration of Life was held April 21 with Pastor Greg Taylor officiating at Sunset Funeral Home, Danville. A private burial will take place at Springhill Cemetery in Danville at a later date.
    Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital for Children and Second Church of Christ in Danville. Memories may be shared at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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