William J. "Bill" Unekis's obituary , Passed away on December 13, 2025 in Danville, Illinois

William J. "Bill" Unekis

September 20, 1952 - December 13, 2025 (73 years old)

Danville, Illinois

William J. "Bill" Unekis's obituary , Passed away on December 13, 2025 in Danville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sunset Funeral Homes Memorial Park

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William J. "Bill" Unekis

September 20, 1952 - December 13, 2025 (73 years old)

Danville, Illinois

William J. Unekis Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William J. Unekis of Danville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 73, on December 13, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William J. Unekis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael Charles and Luella Unekis (Rhodenbaugh); his children, Donna Kathleen McKinney and Michael Unekis; and his siblings, Sondra Wabel, Robert "Bob" Unekis and Tom Unekis.

He is survived by: his daughter Baylee Carter (Zach) of Covington, IN; his grandchildren, Lauren McKinney, Daniel McKinney of Danville, Michael Emory and Ryan Emory of Tilton; and his brother John Unekis of Columbia, SC. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and other extended family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center (3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sunset Funeral Homes Memorial Park



Thu

Dec 18

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center
3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834

Fri

Dec 19

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center
3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834

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